It looks like the Town is facing a bigger than usual challenge this year in trying to rein budget increases in. Big drivers for tax increases this year aren’t the same one we have seen in the past couple of years. Read the full article → from Residents may be looking at a big tax increase.
Government
Job listings
SYFS Business Admin, Fire Chief, Firefighter/Paramedic, Police Officer, Equipment Operator/Truck Driver, NSBORO Schools' Director of Instructional Technology and Science, ELD/ESL High School Teacher, Coaches, and more
The Town is promoting a new opening for a full time Business Admin, and working to recruit a replacement for the outgoing Fire Chief, and a firefighter/paramedic.
In looking at the Town’s website, they are also still trying to hire a Police Officer and a driver for DPW. Plus, there are a bunch more listings for jobs in our schools. Read the full article → from Job listings
The week in government
Community Center Exploration Committee on final report; Regional School Committee Meeting; and much more
Here is a selection of the committee and board meetings for the week along with my selected highlights from the agendas. Read the full article → from The week in government
SCAC Grant Ceremony – February 15
Join the Cultural Arts Council to celebrate the 2024 awards supporting area arts
Next month, the Southborough Cultural Arts Council will be holding its annual grant awards ceremony. They are inviting the public to join them. Read the full article → from SCAC Grant Ceremony – February 15
The week in government (Updated)
Select Board on Proposed Town Meeting Warrant Articles; Regional School Committee, Zoning Board and More
Here is a selection of the committee and board meetings for the week along with my selected highlights from the agendas. Read the full article → from The week in government (Updated)
The latest news from the Town’s “Word on the Common Street”
Last Friday, the Dept of Public Works congratulated George Mooney on his retirement after “34 years of service”. That is just one of the highlights in the Town’s newest newsletter, published today. Read the full article → from The latest news from the Town’s “Word on the Common Street”
Park Central put on hold while court case proceeds
The ZBA put the Park Central 40B application “in abeyance” while litigation continues. The hearing was continued to April 3rd. It wasn’t the decision abutters were hoping for. And the complicated legal staus means that more 40Bs could be pushed through than would normally have standing. Read the full article → from Park Central put on hold while court case proceeds
Affordable Housing Update
Atwood site on hold while potential contamination is assessed; Town may pursue another project on Southville
Last month, I wrote about the Town’s efforts to pursue a small Affordable Housing project on Atwood Street. At the time the Town planned to notify abutters about a public forum this month to discuss the project.
That was paused based on a possible environmental issue. Meanwhile the Town is now also eying a property on Southville Road. Read the full article → from Affordable Housing Update
MBTA Communities Update (Updated)
Planning presented potential overlay zoning areas; Hearings to open on January 29
The Planning Board has selected three areas of town to target for MBTA Communities zoning changes, and two more backups if they discover issues in meeting the state compliance guidelines. Read the full article → from MBTA Communities Update (Updated)
The week in government
Planning Board on MBTA overlay districts; School Committee; ZBA on Park Central; and more
Here is a selection of the committee and board meetings for the week along with my selected highlights from the agendas. Read the full article → from The week in government
New “reopening fee” to be charged for expired building permits
This week, the Select Board approved a revised permit fee structure for the Building Department. It includes a new fee — a $50 charge for reopening expired permits. Read the full article → from New “reopening fee” to be charged for expired building permits
The Word on the Common Street
The Town issued its latest newsletter a couple of weeks ago, and I’m delinquent in sharing it. Read the full article → from The Word on the Common Street
Fire Chief Recruitment Update
As Southborough’s Fire Chief prepares to head to greener pastures in a month, the Town is working on plans to recruit his replacement and an Interim Chief. Read the full article → from Fire Chief Recruitment Update
The week in government (Updated)
Select Board on Town Meeting Warrant, Planning Working Session on MBTA Zoning Maps, Conservation Commission Hearings, Budget talks and more
Here is a selection of the committee and board meetings for the week along with my selected highlights from the agendas. Read the full article → from The week in government (Updated)