There has been a lot of coverage of problems with Barn Hollow open space over the last two months. And it’s been a hot topic on the agendas of several town boards and committees.
Thanks to Selectman John Rooney, there may now be a compromise acceptable to all parties. Read the full article → from MWDN: Barn Hollow open space problems may be resolved through compromise and committee appointments delayed
Southborough’s town boards and department heads made headlines in The Metrowest Daily News this morning. Both stories relate to the town’s handling of developments proposed by Capital Group Properties. Read the full article → from Town government news: BOS meeting tonight and news story roundup
Two topics of recent stories by The Metrowest Daily News are relevant to the agenda for tonight’s Planning Board meeting. Read the full article → from Roundup of Planning Board business in the news (Updated)
A list of department and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in government (9/30/13-10/4/13): Stone Brook Village, marijauana zoning, and open space parcels
The Metrowest Daily News ran an update on the Economic Development Committee’s efforts Read the full article → from MWDN: Town effort to increase economic growth through business outreach
Whether a Southborough teen is looking to make a contribution or hoping to boost a college application, these programs are worth looking at: the Community Action Program and Big Friends. Read the full article → from Meaningful opportunities: Community service for ARHS students and mentoring for 3rd and 4th graders
The Southborough Public Library is forming a Programming Advisory Board. They are looking for patrons to join it. Read the full article → from Southborough Library is looking for advisors
If you plan to vote in the October 15th Special State Primary, Wednesday, September 25, 2013 is the last day to register to vote or change party enrollment. Read the full article → from Party enrollment and voter registration deadline, September 25 (Updated)
A list of department and committee meetings for the week with agenda highlights. Read the full article → from The week in government (9/23/13-9/27/13): School council’s role in budget and begin work on OSRD
The Town of Southborough has finalized the articles slated for the October 7th Special Town Meeting. At their September 17 meeting, the Board of Selectmen discussed their official positions. Read the full article → from Board of Selectmen discuss their positions on motions for upcoming Special Town Meeting
Flags in Southborough and across the state are flying at half staff a mark of respect for the victims of the violence perpetrated at the Washington Navy Yard. Read the full article → from Why flags are at half staff this week: 9/17/13-9/20/13
The Metrowest Daily News reports that the Board of Health and several residents voiced opposition to a proposed medical marijuana zoning bylaw at Monday night’s Planning Board Meeting. Public Hearings will continue on September 30. Read the full article → from MWDN: Marijuana dispensary zoning bylaw proposal opposition from BOH and residents
The Metrowest Daily News sometimes covers stories about town committees and meetings that I miss or don’t have time to do justice to.
Some of these stories are relevant to upcoming town committee meetings this week. So, here is the latest roundup …. Read the full article → from Roundup of town committee and meeting news: Barn Hollow problems continue, fighting over Stonebrook construction, and concerns over charter school impact
A list of department and committee meetings for the week with agenda highlights. Read the full article → from The week in government (9/16/13-9/19/13): Public hearing on Marijauna dispenseries, superintendent’s goals, Advisory elections, Barn Lane open space (Updated)