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
Government
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
MWDN: Gulbankians fined $126,600 for violations
In an ongoing legal battle, the Gulbankian family is in the news again. According to The Metrowest Daily News, the family received a letter from the town enforcing $126,000 in fines accrued for zoning violations. Read the full article → from MWDN: Gulbankians fined $126,600 for violations
Transfer station’s new permit placement is sticking point for many residents
Act soon to get reduced fee stickers this year. Read here for clarification of new dump policies and procedures. Read the full article → from Transfer station’s new permit placement is sticking point for many residents
Roundup of breaking news: Vehicle related thefts and hiring updates on police chief and town planner
Breaking news in Southborough today – includes police alert, recruiter hired for police chief and Planning Board in the news again. Read the full article → from Roundup of breaking news: Vehicle related thefts and hiring updates on police chief and town planner
MWDN: Did the Planning Board violate Open Meeting Laws?
A recent article by The Metrowest Daily News again reports that the Southborough Planning Board has been in possible violation of the Open Meeting Laws. Read the full article → from MWDN: Did the Planning Board violate Open Meeting Laws?
The week in government (8/5/13-8/11/13): Recruiting new police chief and public hearing on citizen’s petition
A list of department and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in government (8/5/13-8/11/13): Recruiting new police chief and public hearing on citizen’s petition
Special Town meeting cancelled for fall?
The Metrowest Daily News reports that the Planning Board plans to ask Selectmen for a delay on the the warrant article for the revised town zoning bylaws. Read the full article → from Special Town meeting cancelled for fall?
Roundup of Southborough town news: aging library, jr police academy, and fire sale
Some of our town departments made the local news this week. Here are some stories you may have missed. Read the full article → from Roundup of Southborough town news: aging library, jr police academy, and fire sale
This week in Southborough – Senior classes and taking a crack at new bylaws
How to find information on this week’s Senior Center events and town meetings. Read the full article → from This week in Southborough – Senior classes and taking a crack at new bylaws
Will Southborough’s property tax rate increase again this year?
A look at Southborough’s property tax situation. Read the full article → from Will Southborough’s property tax rate increase again this year?
Dispute between town boards on phantom marajuana dispensaries
With only 35 medical marijuana dispensaries allowed in Massachusetts, the likelihood of one opening in Southborough seems slim. Yet Metrowest Daily News reports that town boards and neighboring Framingham are already squabbling over the zoning. Read the full article → from Dispute between town boards on phantom marajuana dispensaries
The week in government (7/22/13-7/26/13) Library Trustees, Housing Authority and ZBA
A list of department and committee meetings for the week with agenda highlights. Read the full article → from The week in government (7/22/13-7/26/13) Library Trustees, Housing Authority and ZBA