Sections of Parkerville Road south of Route 9 will be closed over the next two weeks for DPW work. The intersection of Middle Road and Parkerville Road will be closed in all directions on July 21. You can expect delays in the area from July 20 through August 1. The DPW encourages you to seek Read the full article → from Portions of Parkerville Road closed starting Monday
Government
To buy or not to buy – next steps for the police station
Many of you were intrigued by the idea of purchasing the High Speed Video building on Route 85 across from the transfer station as a new home for the police station. I asked Town Planner Vera Kolias what the next steps are. She told me the Municipal Facilities Committee will meet to determine if it’s Read the full article → from To buy or not to buy – next steps for the police station
Construction underway on new Fay School complex
Fay School has started construction on their new primary school complex off Middle Road. The buildings, designed to have the look and feel of a New England village, will house Fay’s new kindergarten and pre-kindergarten classes. The historic Goodnow House, built in 1819, will be incorporated into the complex. Construction is expected to be finished Read the full article → from Construction underway on new Fay School complex
In the media: Genzyme snaps up parcel in Framingham/Southborough
The Metrowest Daily News reports biotech company Genzyme purchased a 1-acre parcel of land at 251 Boston Road (map) for $1.8M. The company recently has been expanding in the technology/industrial park in that area of town, but says it has no immediate plans for the Boston Road property. “As far as what we’ll do with Read the full article → from In the media: Genzyme snaps up parcel in Framingham/Southborough
Southborough DPW will be ‘cleaning up for weeks’
Repairing streets, stabilizing eroded shoulders, and cleaning up debris after last week’s massive storm will keep the Southborough Department of Public Works busy for weeks Superintendent Karen Galligan told me recently. The storm dumped more than 4.5 inches of rain on the town in just over two hours. “That is a very unusual occurrence,” Galligan Read the full article → from Southborough DPW will be ‘cleaning up for weeks’
The week in town government
Here are the department and committee meetings for the week. Of note, the Police Chief Search Committee meets on Wednesday, and on Tuesday selectmen hold a management summit to review with department and committee heads the state’s open meeting law and other codes of conduct. Monday, July 13 No meetings scheduled Tuesday, July 14 Southborough Read the full article → from The week in town government
Cable access programming: Charter vs. Verizon
A My Southborough reader recently asked whether Verizon and Charter offer the same public access programming. I checked with Cable Television Chairman Paul Ferguson, and the answer is no, at least for now. There are three local cable channels: Public, Government, and Education. Both Charter and Verizon offer the Public and Government channels. (The Public Read the full article → from Cable access programming: Charter vs. Verizon
Southborough town planner honored with regional award
Southborough Town Planner Vera Kolias was awarded the annual Regional Spirit Award by the Metrowest Growth Management Committee (MWGMC) last month. “It’s a cool award,” Kolias said. “I feel honored that they chose me.” MWGMC is a collaborative planning organization that focusses on regional issues shared by Metrowest communities along the Route 9 corridor from Read the full article → from Southborough town planner honored with regional award
Cordaville Road building eyed for new police station
There’s been an interesting development in the ongoing saga over securing a new facility to house the police department. The Metrowest Daily News reports town officials last week toured the High Speed Video Inc. building at 150 Cordaville Road (map) which recently came on the market. (Fire Chief) Mauro and (Interim Police Chief) Moran also Read the full article → from Cordaville Road building eyed for new police station
Extension granted for Rossi Estates subdivision
Rossi Estates is a long-planned 11-unit subdivision off Mt. Vickery Road, but while a special permit for major residential development was approved back in 2006, don’t expect them to break ground any time soon. The Planning Board on Monday night granted another one-year extension to the project’s developer Bartolini Builders. It’s the third such extension Read the full article → from Extension granted for Rossi Estates subdivision
Police and fire department to fill some vacancies
Two weeks ago selectmen gave the police department the go-ahead to fill two vacancies in its ranks despite the current town hiring freeze. Vacancies in the fire department will also be filled, assuming there’s funding. Interim Chief Jane Moran told selectmen the two vacancies — one for a communications officer and one for a police officer Read the full article → from Police and fire department to fill some vacancies
The week in town government
Here are the department and committee meetings for the week. The big topic for the Board of Selectmen this week is that status of licenses for Capasso Farms, which currently houses the Country Gourmet. Selectmen previously transfered their liquor license allowing the owner of Turnpike Liquors on Route 9 to open a new liquor/convenience store Read the full article → from The week in town government
Police chief job description posted
In case you’re curious, the job posting for our new police chief is now on the town website. Here’s an excerpt: Candidate must value accountability, diversity and high ethical standards. Candidates must have thorough knowledge of police administration; proven communication and management skills; familiarity with collective bargaining, strong leadership qualities, ability to interact positively with Read the full article → from Police chief job description posted
Updated flood zone maps may mean higher insurance for some
If you’re one of about 300 affected property owners in Southborough, the rate you pay for flood insuarnce may be on the rise. FEMA, the agency that determines where various flood zones lie, has been working with local engineering firms to update their Flood Insurance Rate Maps. Town Engineer John Woodsmall recently told selectmen that Read the full article → from Updated flood zone maps may mean higher insurance for some