The Metrowest Daily News reported today on discussions at last week’s Planning Board meeting. There, the board discussed the forming of working groups to workout some of the towns recent thorny issues. Read the full article → from MWDN: Southborough looking at three working groups to solve town problems
Government
BOS news: committee appointments, Open Space review, and search committee updates
The Board of Selectmen met on Tuesday night, October 22, 2013. Here are some highlights from the meeting. Read the full article → from BOS news: committee appointments, Open Space review, and search committee updates
MWDN: Planning Board approves Stone Brook Development against neighbor protests
According to The Metrowest Daily News, the Planning Board voted on Stone Brooke development’s site plans Monday night. The Board approved the plans for Capital Group Properties’ 15 condo unit senior housing development. Read the full article → from MWDN: Planning Board approves Stone Brook Development against neighbor protests
The week in government (10/21/13-10/25/13): Committee interviews and appointments, plus next steps for Open Space, Barn Hollow and Marijuana Dispensaries
A list of department and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in government (10/21/13-10/25/13): Committee interviews and appointments, plus next steps for Open Space, Barn Hollow and Marijuana Dispensaries
Primary results in Southborough: low voter turnout, first place to district’s 3rd place Democrat and 2nd place Republican
Southborough’s voter turnout was another low one for the Tuesday Special Election primary. Of the registered voters eligible to participate, only 8.58% cast a vote. Among Southborough voters, the popular choices didn’t reflect the overall results for the 5th District. Read the full article → from Primary results in Southborough: low voter turnout, first place to district’s 3rd place Democrat and 2nd place Republican
The week in government (10/16/13-10/19/13)
A list of department and committee meetings for the week with some agenda highlights. Read the full article → from The week in government (10/16/13-10/19/13)
Special Primary on Tuesday, October 15
This Tuesday is the primary for the special election for U.S. Representative for Massachusetts’ 5th District. The seat is currently held by now-Senator Ed Markey. The town shared information for precinct 2 voters on where to go. Read the full article → from Special Primary on Tuesday, October 15
Roundup of news from the State House
A round-up of press releases from Representave Dykema and Senator Eldridge. Read the full article → from Roundup of news from the State House
A chance to improve Southborough’s commuter rail schedule
The MBTA is soliciting feedback from businesses and commuters. If Southborough commuters want their needs met, this is the time to speak up. Read the full article → from A chance to improve Southborough’s commuter rail schedule
Wrap up of Monday night’s Special Town meeting: Postponed votes on Marijuana and Barn Hollow
n case you didn’t make it to last night’s Special Town Meeting (and judging by the turnout, you probably didn’t), here’s my recap. Read the full article → from Wrap up of Monday night’s Special Town meeting: Postponed votes on Marijuana and Barn Hollow
The week in government (10/7/13-10/10/13): Town Meeting prep and the big show, OSPC member recommendation, and settlement talks (Updated)
A list of department and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in government (10/7/13-10/10/13): Town Meeting prep and the big show, OSPC member recommendation, and settlement talks (Updated)
Why flags will be at half staff: Sunday, October 6
Flags in Southborough and across the state are flying at half staff in honor of Read the full article → from Why flags will be at half staff: Sunday, October 6
Get ready for Monday night’s Special Town meeting
In preparation for Monday night’s Special Town meeting, I’ve summarized the articles up for vote and public positions on them. Read the full article → from Get ready for Monday night’s Special Town meeting
MWDN: Barn Hollow open space “compromise” rejected by OSPC
At last night’s meeting, the Open Space Preservation Commission meeting decided to support accepting the Barn Hollow open space parcel at Monday night’s Special Town meeting. This is in lieu of accepting the compromise proposed earlier this week by Selectman John Rooney. Read the full article → from MWDN: Barn Hollow open space “compromise” rejected by OSPC