Saying they were choosing between three “exceptional” candidates, the Board of Selectmen voted last night to appoint Kathleen Curtiss to the Conservation Commission for a 3-year term. Read the full article → from Selectmen appoint Curtiss to Conservation Commission
Government
Selectmen reject AT&T flagpole proposal
Nearly a year after AT&T first approached selectmen with a plan to replace the flagpole in front of the Town House, the board voted unanimously last night to reject the proposal. Read the full article → from Selectmen reject AT&T flagpole proposal
Advisory Committee seeks to delay town meeting vote on zoning changes
The Board of Selectmen tonight will meet with the Planning Board to discuss a wide-reaching proposal to update the town’s zoning code. They’ll also hear a request from the Advisory Committee to delay a town meeting vote on the changes. Read the full article → from Advisory Committee seeks to delay town meeting vote on zoning changes
‘Boroughs-area communities receive state funding for new park system
Local planning groups have secured a $15K grant to look into the feasibility of creating a regional system that would link parks throughout the ‘Boroughs. One of the planners told the Metrowest Daily News the idea is to create an “Emerald Necklace for the MetroWest.” Read the full article → from ‘Boroughs-area communities receive state funding for new park system
The week in government (7/30/12 – 8/3/12)
A list of department and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in government (7/30/12 – 8/3/12)
The week in government (7/23/12 – 7/27/12)
A list of department and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in government (7/23/12 – 7/27/12)
The week in government (7/9/12 – 7/13/12)
A list of department and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in government (7/9/12 – 7/13/12)
MWDN: Southborough finalizes approval for 40B complex on Rte. 9
The Metrowest Daily News reports the Madison Place 40B project off Route 9 is a go. Read the full article → from MWDN: Southborough finalizes approval for 40B complex on Rte. 9
The week in government (7/2/12 – 7/6/12)
A list of department and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in government (7/2/12 – 7/6/12)
Selectmen pass on plan to bury utility wires along Main Street
Many of you may remember there’s a project in the works to upgrade Main Street, one that will include repaving the road and widening it at some points. While selectmen approved the project design in 2010, still outstanding was the question of whether utility lines along Main Street should be buried underground while the reconstruction work was taking place. Read the full article → from Selectmen pass on plan to bury utility wires along Main Street
Last day for Town Administrator Jean Kitchen
Today is the last day for Southborough Town Administrator Jean Kitchen, who is retiring after six years on the job. At her final Board of Selectmen meeting on Tuesday night, selectmen thanked her for her service. Read the full article → from Last day for Town Administrator Jean Kitchen
New fees and policies at the Transfer Station
The Board of Selectmen earlier this week signed off on a new set of rules and regulations for the Transfer Station. They left the price of a sticker alone at $175, but approved a number of other changes recommended by Department of Public Works Superintendent Karen Galligan. Here’s a rundown of what’s new. Read the full article → from New fees and policies at the Transfer Station
Voluntary odd/even water ban now in effect
The Board of Selectmen voted unanimously last night to impose a voluntary odd/even water restriction starting immediately and running through September 22. Under the ban, outside water use is restricted based on your house number, so odd-numbered houses use water on odd-numbered days, and even-numbered houses use water on even-numbered days. Read the full article → from Voluntary odd/even water ban now in effect
No increase in sticker fee, but changes for the Transfer Station could be on the way
An increase in the cost of a Transfer Station sticker has been an annual event for several years now. Last night Selectmen decided to hold the fee at its current rate of $175, but there was little consensus on the board about how the Transfer Station should operate and be funded in the future. Read the full article → from No increase in sticker fee, but changes for the Transfer Station could be on the way