Last night, the Zoning Board of Appeals voted in Leo Bartolini as Chair and added Thomas Bhistikul as Co-Chair. Read the full article → from ZBA elects new Chair and a Co-Chair
Government
Southborough’s election results: Gomez wins, voter turnout loses
Gabriel Gomez won the majority of votes in the June 25th special election. Read the full article → from Southborough’s election results: Gomez wins, voter turnout loses
Selectmen honor SOLF president Sally Watters with Day of Honor
Southborough Selectmen designated June 18, 2013 as Sally B. Watters Day of Honor. Read the full article → from Selectmen honor SOLF president Sally Watters with Day of Honor
Don’t forget to vote today – Tuesday, June 25
Just a little reminder that today is the special Senate election. Read the full article → from Don’t forget to vote today – Tuesday, June 25
This week in government (6/24/13 – 6/27/13)
A list of department and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from This week in government (6/24/13 – 6/27/13)
MWDN: Bylaws for Open Space back in play
The Metrowest Daily News reports that the Open Space Preservation Commission are planning to propose their own version of the Open Space Residential Development bylaws. Read the full article → from MWDN: Bylaws for Open Space back in play
Reminder: Special election this Tuesday
If you haven’t made up your mind yet, you are running out of time. Tomorrow is the Special Senate Election. Remember to vote. Read the full article → from Reminder: Special election this Tuesday
Why flags will be at half staff tomorrow: Saturday, June 22, 2013
Flags in Southborough and across the state are flying at half staff this Saturday in honor of PFC Christopher P. Dona of Dudley. Read the full article → from Why flags will be at half staff tomorrow: Saturday, June 22, 2013
MWDN: Planning Board won’t ban marajauana dispenseries, just contain them
The Metrowest Daily News reports that the Planning Board decided not to impose a moratorium on marijuana dispenseries in Southborough. Read the full article → from MWDN: Planning Board won’t ban marajauana dispenseries, just contain them
MWDN: Planning Board drops revised Open Space portion of zoning bylaw overhaul
Metrowest Daily News reports that at last night’s Planning Board meeting, the board voted to drop the OSRD portion of the zoning bylaw revisions. The new bylaws are scheduled to be voted on in a Special Town Meeting in October. The board believed this controversial section would cause the effort to fail. Read the full article → from MWDN: Planning Board drops revised Open Space portion of zoning bylaw overhaul
Participation in government is on the decline. What can we do to turn it around?
When it comes to public participation in town government, recent numbers paint a grim picture. A mere 184 residents attended Town Meeting in April. Town elections featured not a single contested race, and only 5.5% of registered voters went to the polls despite the draw of two historic ballot measures. Currently there are 26 vacancies on town boards and committees, with some unable to meet because they do not have a quorum. Read the full article → from Participation in government is on the decline. What can we do to turn it around?
The week in government (6/17/13 – 6/21/13)
A list of department and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in government (6/17/13 – 6/21/13)
Southborough selectmen pass on joining anti-casino coalition
Four nearby towns are gearing up to fight a proposed resort casino off Interstate 495 in Milford that they say would negatively impact their communities. Last week, Southborough selectmen opted not to join the battle. Read the full article → from Southborough selectmen pass on joining anti-casino coalition
Why flags are at half staff this week
Flags in Southborough and across the state are flying at half staff in honor of former Governor Argeo Paul Celucci. Governor Celucci died from ALS on Saturday, June 8. The United States flag will fly at half mast until sunset on Friday, June 14. The Commenwealth flag is also at half mast and will remain so until sunset, Read the full article → from Why flags are at half staff this week