Belties at Breakneck Hill Farm. (Photo from southboroughbelties.org) You’ve heard of swimming with the dolphins, how about running with the cows? You’ll have your chance to do just that at the first annual Breakneck Hill Cow Fund Cross Country Race and Fitness Walk on November 9th. (Okay, you won’t exactly get to run with the Read the full article → from A fun way to help the Belties
Government
Conservation Commission cites concerns about Woodland Meadows
Woodland Meadows is a proposed 4-story, 40-unit condo complex at 84 Turnpike Rd. It’s a 40B, meaning certain zoning laws can be relaxed in return for a portion of the development being affordable housing. But at last week’s Zoning Board of Appeals meeting, the Southborough Conservation Commission urged the ZBA not to waive permits related Read the full article → from Conservation Commission cites concerns about Woodland Meadows
Hopkinton water plant controversy
Cedar Swamp. Photo from Cedar Swamp Conservation Trust. A proposed waste-water treatment plant in Hopkinton has the potential to impact Southborough. The town has received approval from local boards and the Department of Environmental Protection to build the plant on Fruit St., but local environmentalists have filed suit to block the project contending it would Read the full article → from Hopkinton water plant controversy
New Town House hours
Note that starting November 3, the Town House will have new hours. Monday, Wednesday, Thursday: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Tuesday: 8:00 am – 7:00 pm Friday: 8:00 am – 12:00 pm It’s a trial period with the new hours in effect until March 27, 2009. Read the full article → from New Town House hours
Seeking Project Friend participants
From Southborough Youth and Family Services: Southborough Youth and Family Services is looking for “Little Friends” to participate in this year’s Project Friend program. Your child will be paired with a “Big Friend,” a volunteer from Algonquin Regional High school, to form a friendship with and spend time with once a week in a supervised Read the full article → from Seeking Project Friend participants
More Fay expansion plans
Fay School is expanding in all directions. There’s the current construction of a new dorm on Main St. On the other side of campus, the school has proposed a new classroom building off Middle Rd. Fay presented a preliminary plan to the Board of Selectmen at their October 7 meeting. The new building would house Read the full article → from More Fay expansion plans
Your chance to get involved
Last week I blogged about employment opportunities offered by the town of Southborough. Perhaps you already have a job that you like and you’re more interested in volunteer opportunities. Well, you’re in luck because there are a number of vacancies on town committees. There’s something for everyone: Capital Budget Planning Committee (Moderator appt.) Field Driver Read the full article → from Your chance to get involved
Reminder: Lots of local government happenging tonight
The Sox have the night off, so take this opportunity to attend any one of the 4 different committee meetings happening in Southborough tonight. As for the Presidential Debate airing this evening, that’s what Tivo is for. Your options are: Habitat Protection Report Public Forum (7:00 pm at Cordaville Hall) Northborough-Southborough Regional School Committee meeting Read the full article → from Reminder: Lots of local government happenging tonight
Last chance to register to vote!
Today is the last day to register to vote in the November 4th Presidential Election. The Town House will be open extended hours to help you out. Visit the Town Clerk’s office from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm today to register or change your party affiliation. Need more info on how to register? Click here. Read the full article → from Last chance to register to vote!
Zoning Board of Appeals to discuss Woodland Meadows
At the Zoning Board of Appeals meeting on Wednesday (October 15), the board will discuss a proposed 40B development at 84 Turnpike Road (Rte 9) near Woodland Rd. Chapter 40B is intended to encourage affordable housing by relaxing certain zoning restrictions in exchange for a portion of the housing being offered at below-market prices. The Read the full article → from Zoning Board of Appeals to discuss Woodland Meadows
Public forum to discuss habitat protection report – 10/15
Last month I blogged about a Mass Audubon report that identified the top priorities for habitat preservation in Southborough. At the top of the list are parcels owned by EMC. Just last week EMC secured the approval of the Southborough Planning Board to develop their land into a 10-building office complex. You can view the Read the full article → from Public forum to discuss habitat protection report – 10/15
Would you like fries with that?
Woburn is offering drive-up voter registration on Saturday. How cool is that? Read the full article → from Would you like fries with that?
How to pay for a new fire truck?
That was the question before the Board of Selectmen on Tuesday night. Southborough’s only ladder truck is out of commission and the Fire Department has recommended the purchase of a new aerial truck to the tune of $900K. But how to pay for it? The selectmen felt the chance of a $900K truck passing at Read the full article → from How to pay for a new fire truck?
EMC plan approved
The Planning Board on Monday night approved EMC’s plan to build a 10-building office and research complex on 445-acres off Rte. 9. The decision caps more than 2 years of back-and-forth between the town and EMC over the project. As part of the construction project, changes will be made to Rte 9 and its connector Read the full article → from EMC plan approved