A list of department and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in government (8/2/13-8/7/13): police chief search committee and filling Planning Board vacancy
Government
ZBA approves Stonebrook 55+ development, deferring most detail to Planning Board
The Zoning Board of Appeals, lawyers, and residents argued on Wednesday about ZBA’s authority to make a decision over permitting a private company to build a 55+ development. Zoning bylaws were alternately described as “clear” and “clear as mud”. The ZBA approved the Stonebrook development plans with caveats. Read the full article → from ZBA approves Stonebrook 55+ development, deferring most detail to Planning Board
MWDN round-up: Gulbankians, zoning update, and school safety strategy
The Metrowest Daily News reported on Gulbankians heading back to court (sure to trigger some comments), a change in position for the Southborough Planning Board (for short term – if you can’t beat ’em, join ’em), and improved school safety strategies (empowering staff and students). Read the full article → from MWDN round-up: Gulbankians, zoning update, and school safety strategy
Roundup of recent news stories: update on Bridge street closure and Madison Place plans to grow
Here are some recent news stories that concern Southborough. Read the full article → from Roundup of recent news stories: update on Bridge street closure and Madison Place plans to grow
The week in government (8/26/13-8/31/13): Public hearings for 40Bs and medical marajuana zoning
A list of department and committee meetings for the week, with agenda highlights. Read the full article → from The week in government (8/26/13-8/31/13): Public hearings for 40Bs and medical marajuana zoning
The week in government (8/19/13-8/24/13) Library construction and maintenance issues and preliminary screening of Town Planner applicants
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Wrapping up this week’s BOS meeting: Another resignation, Open Space, and Twitter
Recapping the remaining “notable” events from this week’s Board of Selecmen Meeting. Read the full article → from Wrapping up this week’s BOS meeting: Another resignation, Open Space, and Twitter
Threat of citizen petitions forces Special Town Meeting to carry on
Selectmen considered cancelling the Octobeer 7th meeting, but were compelled to keep the date. Read the full article → from Threat of citizen petitions forces Special Town Meeting to carry on
Town Planner: search reboot, screening committee meeting and a power struggle
This week the Planning Board was forced to reboot their search for a Town Planner after public criticism caused the town to re-examine their process. And in the midst of the quest to fill the seat, a power struggle is taking place over the new hire will report to Read the full article → from Town Planner: search reboot, screening committee meeting and a power struggle
Selectmen ask residents to write in their concerns about revised plans for Park Central development
Residents and Selectmen expressed dismay over revised plans for proposed 40B development. Read the full article → from Selectmen ask residents to write in their concerns about revised plans for Park Central development
Library’s walkway to be repaired (Updated)
The brick walkway for the Southborough Library will undergo construction starting this week. Read the full article → from Library’s walkway to be repaired (Updated)
MWDN: Gulbankians plan to continue legal battle
The Metrowest Daily News reports that the Gulbankians’ lawyer faced off with Town Counsel Aldo Cipriano at the Thursday night Planning Board Meeting. Read the full article → from MWDN: Gulbankians plan to continue legal battle
MWDN: Southborough lacks a process to protect Open Space
The Metrowest Daily News explored the issue behind tonight’s joint meeting between Selectmen, Advisory Committee and the Planning Board. Read the full article → from MWDN: Southborough lacks a process to protect Open Space
The week in government (8/12/13-8/15/13): Addressing new plans to exit 40B onto Bantry and Tara Road
Some residents in town will be on special alert as tonight and Tuesday night’s agendas both address plans for controversial 40B developments. Read the full article → from The week in government (8/12/13-8/15/13): Addressing new plans to exit 40B onto Bantry and Tara Road