The Planning Board’s response to filed complaint: they have not violated the law, their intention has never been to keep information secret, and (though they are not obligated to) they will publish the incomplete document. Read the full article → from Planning Board: We did not violate Open Meeting Laws, will publish incomplete zoning draft
Government
The week in government (9/9/13-9/11/13): Zoning maps, Stone Brook and school budget priorities
A list of department and committee meetings for the week with agenda highlights. Read the full article → from The week in government (9/9/13-9/11/13): Zoning maps, Stone Brook and school budget priorities
State looking at changes to Rte 9, Flagg Road and Crystal Pond intersections: comments due 9/16
MassDOT is considering construction to relieve traffic on Rte 9 near 495 and Mass Pike. Some recommendations directly impact Southborough. Deadline for public comment on study is Monday, September 16. Read the full article → from State looking at changes to Rte 9, Flagg Road and Crystal Pond intersections: comments due 9/16
Town Planner: reporting issues resolved, new hire accepts position
Board of Selectmen and the Planning Board resolved issues surrounding who the Town Planner should report to and how the resource should be used. Read the full article → from Town Planner: reporting issues resolved, new hire accepts position
Planning Board vacancy filled
The Planning Board is back at full capacity. At the Board of Selectmen meeting on Tuesday night, the boards jointly and voted to appoint Phil Jenks to the vacant position. Read the full article → from Planning Board vacancy filled
Roundup of Planning Board in the news again
Here are some stories about residents recemtly honored through their achievements: Read the full article → from Roundup of Planning Board in the news again
The week in government (8/2/13-8/7/13): police chief search committee and filling Planning Board vacancy
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
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
A list of department and committee meetings for the week with agenda highlights Read the full article → from The week in government (8/19/13-8/24/13) Library construction and maintenance issues and preliminary screening of Town Planner applicants
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