The Board of Health yesterday approved plans to fix failing septic systems at two over-55 developments in town, reports the Metrowest Daily News. One of the failing systems is at Vickery Hills Condominiums on Mount Vickery Road, and the other is at at Carriage Hill at Southborough on Carriage Hill Circle. Read the full article → from MWDN: Southborough board OKs fixes to three failing septic systems
Government
Finalists announced for town administrator position
The list of finalists vying for the position of Southborough Town Administrator was released today. Three candidates were recommended by the screening committee, with all of them currently serving in nearby towns. Read the full article → from Finalists announced for town administrator position
Planning Board agrees to delay town vote on zoning changes
For the past four years, volunteers have worked steadfastly on a wide-reaching update to the town’s zoning code. The Planning Board had hoped to bring the changes before voters at a Special Town Meeting this fall, but selectmen last week persuaded them to wait a few more months. Read the full article → from Planning Board agrees to delay town vote on zoning changes
The week in government (8/6/12 – 8/11/12)
A list of department and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in government (8/6/12 – 8/11/12)
Committee selects finalists for town administrator position
The committee charged with screening candidates in the search for a new town administrator has selected its group of finalists, chairman Russ Millholland told the Board of Selectmen this week, but the names of the finalists have not yet been released. Read the full article → from Committee selects finalists for town administrator position
Highlights from the annual water quality report
Every year the Southborough Department of Public Works, along with the MWRA, publishes a water quality report. The report provides testing data, along with information on the condition of the overall water delivery system. Read the full article → from Highlights from the annual water quality report
Selectmen appoint Curtiss to Conservation Commission
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
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