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
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MWRA to lower level of the Sudbury Reservoir for dam work this fall
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
The week in governmnet (8/22 – 8/26)
A list of department and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in governmnet (8/22 – 8/26)
Southborough considers going solar
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
The Town House flagpole: A brief history
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
Selectmen oppose plan for “ugly” new Town House flagpole
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
Website lets you keep tabs on governance committee work
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
The week in government (8/15 – 8/19)
A list of department and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in government (8/15 – 8/19)
Selectmen consider 140-unit apartment complex off Crystal Pond Road
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
Chief says court closure will “drastically” impact Southborough police
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
Southborough emergency mangement director offers tips for hurricane season
Hurricane season is upon us, and forecasters recently announced we may see more named storms this year than previously predicted. Southborough Emergency Management Director of Operations Neal Aspesi wants Southborough residents to be ready in the event one makes it up to our neck of the woods. Read the full article → from Southborough emergency mangement director offers tips for hurricane season
Should zoning board meetings be televised?
When the Zoning Board of Appeals faced complaints earlier this summer from developers and residents alleging unfair treatment, Selectman John Rooney said televising ZBA meetings would go a long way toward correcting perceptions of unfairness. At a recent meeting, the ZBA discussed doing just that. Read the full article → from Should zoning board meetings be televised?
The week in government (8/8 – 8/12)
A list of department and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in government (8/8 – 8/12)
MWDN: Builder drops Stonebrook Village 40B plans in Southborough
Southborough developer William Depietri had plans to build a 15-unit 40B affordable housing development on Oregon Road, but Depietri told the Zoning Board of Appeals last week his plans have changed. Instead of the 40B, Depietri said he now wants to build a 15-condo over-55 development on the 6.5 acre parcel. The Metrowest Daily News Read the full article → from MWDN: Builder drops Stonebrook Village 40B plans in Southborough