If you want to have a say in environmental protection and conservation in Southborough, now is your chance to join the Conservation Commission. Member Phil Bevins recently resigned — he’s moving out of town — and the commission is looking to fill his spot. During the past year, the Conservation Commission has weighed in on a number Read the full article → from Vacancy on the Conservation Commission
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The week in government
Here are your committee and department meetings for the week. Monday, November 9 Cultural Arts Council, 7:15 pm @ Classroom, Southborough Arts Center Tuesday, November 10 Emergency Planning & Management Committee, 10:00 am @ Emergency Operating Center, Fire Station Woodward School Council, 3:30 pm @ Office Conference Room, Woodward Southborough School Committee, 6:30 pm @ Read the full article → from The week in government
Portion of Newton Street closed on Friday
I got a reverse-911 call last night saying that Newton Street north of Southboro Medical will be closed on Friday from 7:00 am to 4:00 pm due to road construction. Bus routes are not affected. I don’t have any more detail about the nature of the road work, but I’ll let you know if I Read the full article → from Portion of Newton Street closed on Friday
Format for police chief interviews announced
The selectmen on Tuesday night decided on what format they’ll use for interviewing the four police chief finalists on Monday, November 16. Each candidate will be interviewed individually and in random order for 30 minutes starting at 6:30. The candidates will get to make opening and closing statements, with questioning by the selectmen in between. Read the full article → from Format for police chief interviews announced
Plan to repave Route 9 doesn’t include Southborough
The state is looking at using federal stimulus money to repave a large stretch of Route 9, but not the portion that runs through Southborough. The plan calls for resurfacing the roadway from the Southborough/Framingham border to the Natick/Wellesley line. What do you think? Is Southborough getting shortchanged by missing out on the repairs? Or Read the full article → from Plan to repave Route 9 doesn’t include Southborough
Rep Carolyn Dykema to hold office hours on Friday
Representative Carolyn Dykema will be at Mauro’s Cafe on Friday from 10:15 to 11:15 am to meet with residents. All are welcome. Dykema represents Southborough precincts 2 and 3. If you’re not able to attend, you can contact Dykema’s office at (617) 722-2210 or at leah.robins@state.ma.us to set up a personal appointment. Read the full article → from Rep Carolyn Dykema to hold office hours on Friday
An update on the Northboro Road bridge
Town Engineer John Woodsmall sent along an update on the Northboro Road bridge work. Sounds like everything is going according to plan. The entire bridge has been removed, though there is still some fencing and other demolition work that needs to be completed. The next step will be the adjustment and repair of the bridge Read the full article → from An update on the Northboro Road bridge
Southborough’s police chief will be named in two weeks
After several months of searching, selectmen will name Southborough’s permanent police chief at a meeting on November 17. The selectmen will interview the four finalists starting at 6:30 pm on Monday, November 16, with the finalist being named at the selectmen’s regularly-scheduled meeting on Tuesday, November 17. Both meetings will be open to the public. Read the full article → from Southborough’s police chief will be named in two weeks
The week in government
Here are your meetings for the week Monday, November 2 No meetings scheduled Tuesday, November 3 Board of Selectmen, 6:30 pm @ Hearing Room, Town House (agenda) Youth Commission, 7:15 pm @ Conference Room, Fayville Hall Wednesday, November 4 Council on Aging, 7:00 pm @ Country Kitchen, Cordaville Hall Zoning Advisory Committee, 7:00 pm @ Read the full article → from The week in government
Time to change your smoke detector batteries
The Southborough Fire Department reminds you to change your smoke detector batteries this weekend when you turn your clocks back an hour. As we approach the heating and holiday seasons, incidents of residential fires rise. Properly installed and maintained smoke detectors are your first line of defense in order to protect your family in the Read the full article → from Time to change your smoke detector batteries
Selectmen consider how to handle parking along Main Street
We all know that parking along Main Street can be a problem. Cars are parked on the sidewalk forcing pedestrians into the street. Existing business like the Morris Funeral Home have precious little space to accommodate their needs. Selectmen said it’s a problem they agree needs to be solved, but not at the expense of Read the full article → from Selectmen consider how to handle parking along Main Street
Reminder: Northoro Road bridge now closed
The Northboro Road bridge is now officially closed to traffic. I drove by today and barriers were up on both sides of the bridge and the site was crowded with crews working on replacing the structure which was deemed unsafe by MassHighway. You can find a detour map here. The bridge is scheduled to re-open Read the full article → from Reminder: Northoro Road bridge now closed
Selectmen and Planning Board to consider Main Street plans
Parking or no parking. Sidewalks or no sidewalks. Trees and green space. Room for bike travel. Stone walls. All of these things and more were considered by a couple dozen residents last month at a public meeting to review options for a redesigned Main Street. The residents weighed in on a host of different plans Read the full article → from Selectmen and Planning Board to consider Main Street plans
The week in government
There are all kinds of meetings this week. The Planning Board and Board of Selectmen will both be asked to make recommendations on plans for improving Main Street — more on this in a separate post later today. On Wednesday, the Zoning Board of Appeals will hear the latest on the proposed Woodland Meadows development. Monday, Read the full article → from The week in government