Last week the Planning Board interviewed two candidates for town planner. The position has been vacant since former Town Planner Vera Kolias resigned this past April. Read the full article → from Southborough hires a new town planner
Government
Southborough residents to hold reception for congressional candidate Michael Stopa
Michael Stopa, a Republican candidate for Congress, was out at Summer Nights shaking hands on Sunday. If you didn’t get to meet him then, or if you did and you want to learn more, here’s your chance to do just that. Read the full article → from Southborough residents to hold reception for congressional candidate Michael Stopa
Triangle Park improvements expected soon
In last week’s open discussion thread, many of you had questions about the status of the Triangle Park in Cordaville. Evan Lips of the Metrowest Daily News read your comments and decided to write an article about it. Read the full article → from Triangle Park improvements expected soon
Construction projects on Parkerville and Southville Roads start this week
Two road construction projects are ramping up this week – one on Parkerville Road south of Route 9 and one on the eastern end of Southville Road. Read the full article → from Construction projects on Parkerville and Southville Roads start this week
The week in government
A list of department and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in government
Rep. Dykema holds annual senior picnic
Earlier this month state representative Carolyn Dykema, who represents Southborough precints 2 and 3, held her annual senior picnic. Read the full article → from Rep. Dykema holds annual senior picnic
Gulbankians given a month to come up with plan to appease neighbors
The Gulbankian’s will meet with town department heads to work out solutions to neighbors concerns about noise, lighting, drainage, screening, and other issues. They’ll return to the ZBA in September with a plan. Read the full article → from Gulbankians given a month to come up with plan to appease neighbors
Small electrical fire at Town House ends Selectmen meeting early
Last night’s was one of the most exciting Board of Selectmen meetings I’ve been to in recent memory, but it had nothing to do with the agenda. Read the full article → from Small electrical fire at Town House ends Selectmen meeting early
ZBA to consider Gulbankian businesses again on Wednesday
The Gulbankian family will go before the Zoning Board of Appeals once again on Wednesday night. When they were in front of the board late last month, a capacity crowd turned out to argue both for and against the family’s businesses. Read the full article → from ZBA to consider Gulbankian businesses again on Wednesday
Wednesday is deadline to register to vote for primary election
The state primary election on September 14 will feature races for governor, attorney general, and our district representatives at both the state and national level. Read the full article → from Wednesday is deadline to register to vote for primary election
The week in government
A list of department and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in government
State says Mass Pike overpass is stucturally sound
The state Department of Transportation said yesterday that the brick-sized chunks of concrete that fell from a Massachusetts Turnpike overpass onto Cordaville Road Wednesday night does not mean the bridge is failing. Read the full article → from State says Mass Pike overpass is stucturally sound
In the media: Clock ticking on Southborough septic project
The town is hoping to break ground on a new septic system at Colonial Gardens this fall, assuming the bid process goes smoothly. State officials told the Board of Health this week that if the project doesn’t start by Thanksgiving, it will be delayed until April of next year. Read the full article → from In the media: Clock ticking on Southborough septic project
Falling concrete closes portion of Route 85
Southborough Police last night closed a 1-mile stretch of Route 85 after “brick-sized” pieces of concrete fell from the Mass Pike overpass onto the roadway, reports the Metrowest Daily News. Read the full article → from Falling concrete closes portion of Route 85