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MWDN: New open space bylaw in Southborough in jeopardy

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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

Learn about proposed changes to Southborough’s town government – TONIGHT

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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

Resources you may need before, during, and after the storm

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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

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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

Selectmen create new economic development committee

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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

Voters could face a Prop 2-1/2 override next year, selectmen call financial projections ‘troubling’

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Expenses are going up and revenue is going down. That was the conclusion of a 5-year financial analysis recently completed by Town Accountant Brian Ballantine. It’s a scenario that could have voters facing a Proposition 2-1/2 override vote as soon as next year. Read the full article → from Voters could face a Prop 2-1/2 override next year, selectmen call financial projections ‘troubling’

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