As public hearings on a proposed overhaul of the town’s zoning bylaw continue, more town boards, business leaders, and residents are speaking out both for and against the proposed changes. Read the full article → from More come out for and against proposed zoning changes
Government
The week in government (2/25/13 – 3/1/13)
A list of department and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in government (2/25/13 – 3/1/13)
MWDN: Ex-ZBA chief in Southborough critical of proposed zoning changes
If things go according to plan, voters at a special town meeting in June will consider an overhaul of the town’s zoning code. It’s a rewrite that has been in the works for years, but some are concerned it’s not ready for prime time. Read the full article → from MWDN: Ex-ZBA chief in Southborough critical of proposed zoning changes
The week in government (2/18 – 2/22)
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Town officials praise blizzard response
Last weekend’s blizzard delivered more snow than Southborough had seen in quite a while, but officials said this week the town’s emergency responders and public works employees did an admirable job managing the storm. Read the full article → from Town officials praise blizzard response
MWDN: New open space bylaw in Southborough in jeopardy
As town boards continue their review of a massive overhaul of the town’s zoning code, one element of the proposal is drawing some fire. At a Planning Board meeting earlier this week, the Open Space Preservation Committee reiterated their opposition to new rules that are intended to encourage builders to preserve more open space. Read the full article → from MWDN: New open space bylaw in Southborough in jeopardy
Former selectman to run for K-8 school committee
Oak Hill Road resident Roger Challen served the town for three years as a member of the Board of Selectmen. Now he’s looking to serve the town once again, but in a different capacity. Read the full article → from Former selectman to run for K-8 school committee
Learn about proposed changes to Southborough’s town government – TONIGHT
Legislation to move to a town manager style of government failed narrowly at Town Meeting last year, but proponents of the idea have continued their effort to bring some of the changes proposed in the legislation to bear. Tonight the Board of Selectmen will hear a presentation on three related articles that will come before voters at Town Meeting this year. Read the full article → from Learn about proposed changes to Southborough’s town government – TONIGHT
The week in government (2/11/13 – 2/15/13)
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Resources you may need before, during, and after the storm
We don’t know exactly how much snow we’re going to get over the next 36 hours, but it’s probably safe to assume it’s going to be a fair bit. Forecasters say the snow will be wet and heavy. Combine that with blizzard-strength winds, and there’s a real potential for downed trees and limbs along with power outages. Read the full article → from Resources you may need before, during, and after the storm
State wants to widen a stretch of Route 9 in Soutborough
Last month MassDOT along with regional planning committees shared a series of recommendations to solve the traffic mess that is the Route 9/495 interchange. One of the proposed solutions – widening a stretch of Route 9 in Southborough – has made it into the department’s 10-year plan to upgrade the state’s infrastructure. Read the full article → from State wants to widen a stretch of Route 9 in Soutborough
The week in government (2/4/13 – 2/8/13)
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Selectmen create new economic development committee
Earlier this week we talked about the grim financial future facing the town. According to a recent analysis, if we stay on our current track, residents will be looking at a 4% tax increase this year and a possible Proposition 2-1/2 override next year. That’s precisely why the Board of Selectmen last week agreed things have to change. Read the full article → from Selectmen create new economic development committee
Dykema defends vote on transparency bill
Representative Carolyn Dykema faced criticism this week from the Mass GOP, and from some of her Southborough constituents, for opposing a bill that would have posted the votes of legislative committees online. Read the full article → from Dykema defends vote on transparency bill