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
Government
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)
The week in government
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
Retiree plan promises might have been “too good to be true”
According to a retired Southborough employee, the single plan offered by the Town is not delivering on promises made. Read the full article → from Retiree plan promises might have been “too good to be true”
What’s open and closed over the holidays
Here’s a list of when our municipal facilities will be closed over the Christmas and New Year’s holidays. Read the full article → from What’s open and closed over the holidays
Town exploring building affordable homes on Atwood St
Town officials are exploring a 1.8 acre lot on Atwood Street as a location for an affordable housing project. At this point, the focus is on a small project rather than a dense development. Read the full article → from Town exploring building affordable homes on Atwood St
The week in government
Planning session on MBTA zoning districts, Select Board on Public Safety Dispatch and process for hiring Fire Chief, Regional School Committee, ZBA, 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
Update on 120 Turnpike Road 40B
Last night, the Zoning Board of Appeals held the opening hearing for the proposed 40B Project at 120 Turnpike Road. Much of the discussion focused on disputes about the legality of the proposal and the process for proceeding with the application. Here are my highlights and an update on the next steps. Read the full article → from Update on 120 Turnpike Road 40B
Planning Board prioritizing sections of Town to overlay MBTA Communities zoning
The board is working on evaluating and ranking multiple areas of town for proposed allowance of higher density housing
This week, the Planning Board discussed over 20 areas of town that residents had highlighted in mapping sessions might be good areas to overlay at least 50 acres of MBTA Communities zoning. They are working to determine which parcels to recommend be included in the overlay map. If passed by voters, the zoning would allow developers to build up to 15 housing units per acre in the mapped areas. Read the full article → from Planning Board prioritizing sections of Town to overlay MBTA Communities zoning
The week in government
Planning on MBTA Zoning districts, ZBA Hearings on 120 Turnpike Rd, 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
Fire Chief resigning
Chief Achilles will take a position for a theme park in Orlando
Southborough’s Fire Chief, Steven Achilles, will be moving south this winter. According to his announcement, after 38 years working in fire and emergency services (4½ of those in Southbrough), he’ll be taking an administrative position. Read the full article → from Fire Chief resigning
Next year’s NSBORO Wellness Days still to be determined
NSBORO’s superintendent wants to work with teachers, students, and the community before recommending when to use Wellness Days next year. He noted that, based on the high school’s feedback, aligning them with religious holidays next year “might not be the best option for us to consider”. Read the full article → from Next year’s NSBORO Wellness Days still to be determined