The yellow 2011 transfer station stickers expire on Thursday, so if you haven’t gotten a new one yet, it’s time to do so. Read the full article → from Get your 2012 transfer station stickers by Thursday
The Metrowest Daily News reported earlier this month that the town stands to lose more than $12,000 in permitting fees on the planned Woodland Meadows 40B project as a result of a mediation agreement between the town and developer Robert Heavey. Read the full article → from MWDN: 40B condo compromise to cost Southborough
A list of department and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in government (9/12 – 9-16)
A list of department and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in government (9/5 – 9/8)
The Westborough Planning Board this week decided to approve a site preparation plan for the proposed CSX chemical transfer station just over the border from Southborough. Read the full article → from MWDN: Westborough Planning Board to draft permit for CSX station plan
Above: The open channel after being drained for dam work last year (contributed photo) You might have heard the announcement last week that the MWRA will lower the level of the Foss Reservoir in Framingham next month to conduct dam maintenance. Turns out they’ll be doing the same thing to the Sudbury Reservoir in Southborough. Read the full article → from MWRA to lower level of the Sudbury Reservoir for dam work this fall
A list of department and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in governmnet (8/22 – 8/26)
A solar energy consultant told selectmen last week that through a special program for nonprofits, the town could save more than $26K a year by installing solar panels on a number of town buildings, all at no cost to the town. Read the full article → from Southborough considers going solar
A proposal by AT&T to replace the flagpole in front of the Town House with a much larger pole that can support additional cellular antennas has sparked criticism from town officials and residents alike. With its prominent placement on the Town Common, it’s no wonder so many of you care about how the pole looks. Read the full article → from The Town House flagpole: A brief history
AT&T wants to install a new 28-inch flagpole in front of the Southborough Town House. Selectmen weren’t thrilled with the plan. Read the full article → from Selectmen oppose plan for “ugly” new Town House flagpole
The committee charged with drafting legislation for a new town manager form of government met last night to continue their work. I wasn’t able to go to the meeting, and I suspect most of you weren’t there either. Read the full article → from Website lets you keep tabs on governance committee work
A list of department and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in government (8/15 – 8/19)
Traffic, environmental impact, and water use topped the list of concerns Selectmen expressed this week about a proposed 140-unit apartment complex nestled between Crystal Pond Road and Route 9. Read the full article → from Selectmen consider 140-unit apartment complex off Crystal Pond Road
Last month the state released a plan to close Westborough District Court. It’s a plan Southborough Police Chief Jane Moran says will “drastically change” the way her department operates. Read the full article → from Chief says court closure will “drastically” impact Southborough police