The Planning Board will meet on Monday night to discuss 9 warrant articles for the Annual Town Meeting. Two are old ones mired in controversy. Four of the articles are related to a recent citizen effort to reassess the Main Street project and burying/moving utility wires. Read the full article → from Planning Board to discuss reassesment of Main Street project articles and continuing controversies – February 10
A list of department and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in government (2/3/14-2/9/14): BOS talks budgets, BOH on possible rental housing regs, and open seats on Arts Council
Last night, the Planning Board meeting included discussions on necessary public hearings and ongoing work to develop an Open Space protection process. Read the full article → from Planning Board: Progress on Open Space protection; Hearings for regs and Warrant Articles
On January 29, the combined school committees will hold an open meeting. Read the full article → from Combined school committee meeting this Wed: Calendar discussion and superintendent search
Press releases from our State Senator and Representative that I’ve been piling up. Read the full article → from Roundup of State House news: Constructed wetlands, homelessness, minimum wage, and election reform
A list of department and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in government (1/27/14-2/2/14): Open space, budget presentations to Advisory, and wetland policy (Updated – again)
Recently, two members of the Southborough Green Technology and Recycling Committee moved out of town. Now the committee is seeking new members. Read the full article → from Green Technology and Recycling Committee seeks new members
The MBTA announces a big “never mind” on schedule changes. A new schedule is indefinitely delayed with likely changes. Read the full article → from New commuter schedule derailed
Three residents have pulled papers to run for the three available seats in the coming election. Read the full article → from MWDN: Candidates for Selectman pull papers
A list of department and committee meetings for the week with agenda highlights. Read the full article → from The week in government (1/21/14-1/26/14)
Flags in Southborough and across the state are flying at half staff on Tuesday in honor of U.S. Navy Officer Nathan V. Nissay. Read the full article → from Why flags are at half staff: January 21, 2014
The Board of Selectman had what Chair Dan Kolenda described as a “tough but good problem to have” last night. They cast their votes for one of the three “very qualified candidates” for Southborough Police Chief. In a 2-1 vote, Captain Kenneth Paulhus of Woonsocket got the nod. Read the full article → from Selectmen appoint new chief: Woonsocket Captain Kenneth Paulhus
Consider the ReStore donation center flyer in this month’s water bill a preview of things to come. Read the full article → from Stay tuned on Habitat for Humanity ReStore
Bridge repairs are taking place at night. The town lobbied for expedited work but can’t dictate hours. Read the full article → from Bridge Street bridge repairs underway – at night