Park Central Hearings open next week; ZBA alternate members sought

40B permit hearings open next week, potentially short one member, and with limited capacity for in-person attendance.

On Friday morning, the Select Board promoted an alternate member of the Zoning Board of Appeals to fill the seat of a full time member who resigned.

In that discussion, the board noted the need for a volunteer to be appointed soon in order for five members to sit on the Park Central 40B permit hearings opening on October 11th. Read the full article → from Park Central Hearings open next week; ZBA alternate members sought

Select Board to form committee to explore use of 21 Highland Street

In response to public outcry, the Select Board agreed to allow volunteers to explore uses and financial feasibility of the historic "asset"

For over an hour last week, the Select Board discussed 21 Highland Street and listened to concerns of residents who believe that the South Union Building and property are worth retaining. Although they didn’t vote, the board agreed to form a committee for stakeholders to explore options for its use along with financial viability. Read the full article → from Select Board to form committee to explore use of 21 Highland Street

The week in government

Planning hearings (including site plan for St. Mark’s School Parking lot at St. Mark's St); 21 Highland St discussions; Select Board on Car License hearings and Tree Policy; Combined and Regional School Committee meetings; 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

Petition to “Stop Sale” of South Union

Residents want a working group that includes neighbors to explore uses of 21 Highland Street before any decisions are made.

Yesterday afternoon, I finally found the time to post a recap of the Select Board’s discussion on September 5th about the future of 21 Highland Street. Unbeknownst to me, earlier that morning, 130 residents submitted a petition to the the Select Board seeking to stop the sale of the property. Today, a member of the Select Board publicly responded via Letter to the Editor. Read the full article → from Petition to “Stop Sale” of South Union

Letter: Response to “Petition to Stop the Sale of 21 Highland Street”

My Southborough accepts signed letters to the editor submitted by Southborough residents. Letters may be emailed to mysouthborough@gmail.com.

The following letter is from Al Hamilton (a member of the Select Board) publicly responding to a petition received by the board. Read the full article → from Letter: Response to “Petition to Stop the Sale of 21 Highland Street”

“Team Odessa” raising funds for refugee family relocating here from Ukraine

The Neighborhood Support Team also shared an update on the success of their last initiative, helping a family of refugees from Aftghanistan.

Southborough volunteers are asking for donations to help a Ukrainian refugee family. I’m also sharing their update on the family from Afghanistan that found its footing in America thanks to the same volunteers. (Plus, a quick follow up on the situation this summer when the state briefly sheltered a group of families in town.) Read the full article → from “Team Odessa” raising funds for refugee family relocating here from Ukraine

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