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
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
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)
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
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
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
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)