The Metrowest Daily News has a recap of last night’s Zoning Board of Appeals meeting on Woodland Meadows, the proposed 40B development off Oak Hill Road. Developer Robert Heavey proposes 16 townhouses off Oak Hill Road at Rte. 9, behind the Walgreens store. He discussed with the board changes that could be made to the Read the full article → from Developer presents Woodland Meadows plans
Government
Board of Selectmen cable broadcast schedule
I wasn’t able to attend Tuesday night’s Board of Selectmen meeting, but thanks to the Southborough Cable Access Committee, I’ll be able to catch a broadcast of the meeting later this week. If you’re looking to do the same, here’s the broadcast schedule: Thursday – 7:00 pm Friday – 9:00 am and 5:00 pm Saturday Read the full article → from Board of Selectmen cable broadcast schedule
Board of Selectmen recap
I wasn’t at the Board of Selectmen meeting last night, but the Metrowest Daily News has a recap. Selectment added some new blood to the Municipal Facilities Committee by appointing three new members and nearly doubling the size of the committee to seven. The Municipal Facilities Committee is working on plans for a new police Read the full article → from Board of Selectmen recap
Senior picnic tomorrow with Rep. Carolyn Dykema
Representative Dykema will host her annual Senior Picnic tomorrow from noon until 2:00 pm at the New England Laborer’s Training Center located at 7 Laborers Way in Hopkinton (map). There will be food, entertainment, and the chance for prizes, including gift certificates from area restaurants. Seniors interested in attending should contact the Senior Center at Read the full article → from Senior picnic tomorrow with Rep. Carolyn Dykema
Business relocates, leaves vacancy downtown
For a while now, FitSense Technology has occupied the red building at 21 Boston Road between Lamy Insurance and Falconi Bros. Just recently the company jumped ship and moved to Westborough. I’ve always thought that property was a prime piece of downtown real estate. I have no information on the owner and what plans he Read the full article → from Business relocates, leaves vacancy downtown
Report: Ten percent of Southborough property is tax-exempt
The Metrowest Daily News did an article on PILOT contributions in Metrowest towns, Southborough included. The article presents some interesting figures I haven’t seen elsewhere: Southborough has $2.2 billion worth of taxed properties and $243 million worth of tax-exempt properties. If I did my math right — all those zeros make me dizzy — that means Read the full article → from Report: Ten percent of Southborough property is tax-exempt
Special town meeting in September to feature some big issues
I’ve mentioned it before, but here’s your official save the date for the special town meeting this fall. It will be held on Tuesday, September 29 at 7:00 pm at Trottier, so get your babysitters lined up. There are 15 articles on the warrant, several of them — like purchasing a new ladder truck — are Read the full article → from Special town meeting in September to feature some big issues
The week in government
Here’s the list of meetings for the week. On Tuesday, selectmen meet to discuss the salary range for the new police chief, among other items. The Zoning Board of Appeals on Wednesday talk about Woodland Meadows. Also on Wednesday, the Police Chief Search Committee meets in an executive session (closed to the public). Applications for Read the full article → from The week in government
Getting real about 150 Cordaville Road
When the news broke that the building at 150 Cordaville Road was up for sale and town officials were eying it as a potential public safety building, many of you on this blog were excited about the prospect. But while selectmen have asked the Municipal Facilities Committee to evaluate the feasibility of purchasing 150 Cordaville Read the full article → from Getting real about 150 Cordaville Road
Another day, another power outage
My house was one of about 360 in Southborough that lost power this afternoon. The electricity went out at around 4:20 and came back shortly before 5:00. Perhaps it was all those air conditioners running at full blast. I’ve complained before about the number of power outages we have in Southborough. A while ago I Read the full article → from Another day, another power outage
Tough questions about a new ladder truck
One of the items you’ll get to vote on at the special town meeting next month is whether to appropriate money for a new ladder truck. The precise amount of money and where the funds would come from are still to be determined, but total cost estimates are in the $900K range. About $350K has Read the full article → from Tough questions about a new ladder truck
Advisory Committee proposes linking PILOT agreements to new construction
Over the past several months, selectmen have met with nonprofits in an attempt to boost their contributions to the town. While some of the discussions have borne fruit — mostly in donations to the ladder truck fund — selectmen still consider the relationship between the town and its nonprofits inequitable. Last week selectmen formed a committee Read the full article → from Advisory Committee proposes linking PILOT agreements to new construction
Carolyn Dykema to hold office hours in September
Start working on your questions. State Representative Carolyn Dykema will hold office hours at Red Barn on Friday, September 18, from 8:30 to 9:30 am. Dykema represents Southborough precincts 2 and 3. Read the full article → from Carolyn Dykema to hold office hours in September
Update on the search for a new police chief
Today is the last day to submit an application to be Southborough’s chief of police. Search committee chairwoman Desiree Aselbekian said she didn’t know offhand how many resumes have been submitted, but she told selectmen that resumes “have been coming in.” Aselbekian updated selectmen last week on how the search for a new police chief has Read the full article → from Update on the search for a new police chief