An increase is still an increase, but it looks like things won’t be quite as bad for Southborough taxpayers this year as officials had originally feared. Read the full article → from MWDN: Official says Southborough tax increase likely lower this year
Government
Cost to replace turf at 9-11 Memorial Field estimated at $400-$450K
After ten years of soccer games, lacrosse games, and more, the turf at 9-11 Memorial Field is starting to show its age, and the Southborough Recreation Commission announced yesterday they’ve kicked off a project to replace it. Turns out turf isn’t cheap: the cost to complete the project is expected to range between $400K and $450K. Read the full article → from Cost to replace turf at 9-11 Memorial Field estimated at $400-$450K
The week in government (3/4/13 – 3/8/13)
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Vote on zoning changes could be delayed again
Debate on a proposed overhaul to the town’s zoning code has been heating up lately, but it now looks like a vote on the changes may be pushed off until the fall. Read the full article → from Vote on zoning changes could be delayed again
Press release round-up: News from the State House
Our state representatives, Carolyn Dykema in the House and Jamie Eldridge in the Senate, have sent out a number of press releases over the past few weeks to update constituents on the goings-on in Boston. Read the full article → from Press release round-up: News from the State House
More come out for and against proposed zoning changes
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
The week in government (2/25/13 – 3/1/13)
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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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