The Board of Selectmen last week approved the formation of a new Energy Management Committee whose charter is to help the town use energy more efficiently and reduce costs. As lots of area towns take a closer look at how they use energy, this seems like a good move. Committee members include Town Administrator Jean Read the full article → from Town to take a closer look at energy use
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Southborough Open Land Foundation looking for members
Southborough’s open spaces are part of its charm. Whether they’re large parcels like Chestnut Hill Farm or smaller ones like a 1-acre plot abutting the Arts Center, open spaces give us places to hike and spot wildlife, and they give us room to breathe. If you care about open land in Southborough, consider joining the Read the full article → from Southborough Open Land Foundation looking for members
Interim police chief appointed
The Board of Selectmen last night unanimously voted to appoint Jane Moran interim police chief in the wake of Police Chief William Webber’s death last month. Interim Chief Moran will assume “all the duties and responsibilities of police chief until further action by the Board,” Chairman Bill Boland said. “We congratulate you and know you’ll Read the full article → from Interim police chief appointed
The historic South Union School
Did you know the South Union School (now the Arts Center) used to house a branch of the local library? Or that it was built in 1912 by well-known architects Cooper and Bailey who built a number of area schools in the early 1900’s? Or that it’s an example of Classical Revival architecture? The Southborough Read the full article → from The historic South Union School
Planning Board gives go-ahead to Fay Primary School project
The Goodnow House on Middle Road would be incorporated into the new Fay Primary School complex. In a special meeting last night, the Planning Board voted to approve the Fay Primary School project. If you’re having trouble keeping the Fay construction projects straight, this is the one on Middle Road that incorporates the existing Goodnow Read the full article → from Planning Board gives go-ahead to Fay Primary School project
This week in town government
Here’s a rundown of committee and department meetings scheduled for this week. Monday, December 1 Planning Board, 7:00 pm, Town House Hearing Room (agenda) Historical Commission, 7:00 pm, Historical Museum Tuesday, December 2 Emergency Planning & Management Committee, 10:00 am, Memorial Hall, Fire Station Board of Selectmen, 6:30 pm, Town House Hearing Room (agenda) Wednesday, Read the full article → from This week in town government
Fire Department ladder truck report available
Southborough’s only ladder truck is permanently out-of-commission, and the Fire Department is recommending the purchase of a replacement to the tune of nearly $1 million. A detailed report explaining why Southborough needs a ladder truck, what the purchase options are, and where the funding might come from has just been issued by the Aerial Ladder Read the full article → from Fire Department ladder truck report available
News from the Board of Selectmen
The Board of Selectmen last night heard updates from the Board of Health and the Cable Committee. I’ll talk more about those updates in an upcoming post In other business, the selectmen took on an array of topics, including the following: Approved a request to move several utility poles near Fay School from the south Read the full article → from News from the Board of Selectmen
Board of Selectmen agenda for tonight
The Board of Selectmen meet tonight. Here’s a look at their agenda: Transfer Station violation hearing Update from the Board of Health on future plans Update from the Cable Committee Southville Road Sidewalk Improvement Project Verizon New England, Inc. and Massachusetts Electric Company pole hearing – Main Street Nomination of the South Union School (currently Read the full article → from Board of Selectmen agenda for tonight
Property tax assistance for seniors and others
Southborough seniors, veterans, and others might qualify for property tax assistance. Here’s more information about the programs. Read the full article → from Property tax assistance for seniors and others
Tree removal planned for several Southborough roads
National Grid wants to remove 32 trees along several Southborough roads to minimize the chance of power outages. Here’s a list of affected areas: Fisher Road (13 trees) Marlborough Road (5 trees) Newton Street (10 trees) Boston Road (2 trees) Central Street (2 trees) Trees slated for removal have been marked with signs. National Grid Read the full article → from Tree removal planned for several Southborough roads
Tonight’s Planning Board agenda
The Planning Board meets tonight to take up a number of topics including a proposed subdivision on White Bagley Road and temporary parking lots for Farrell Volvo. The board will also discuss the proposed Fay School project on Middle Road. Fay plans to expand the Goodnow House to accommodate their new kindergarten and pre-K classes. Read the full article → from Tonight’s Planning Board agenda
How much Southborough would get under the Algonquin reimbursement proposal
The debate over how to distribute state reimbursements from the Algonquin renovation project has been percolating for more than a year. At last week’s regional school committee meeting, Superintendent Charles Gobron revealed how much of the kitty each town would get under the latest proposal. Southborough has argued distribution should be based on Algonquin enrollment Read the full article → from How much Southborough would get under the Algonquin reimbursement proposal
What’s so historic about the police station anyway?
The Municipal Facilities Committee has a plan to build a new one-story police station. That plan calls for the demolition of the current police station, a point that gives the Southborough Historical Commission pause. While they have not launched a formal opposition to the plan, the Historical Commission would prefer to see the existing building Read the full article → from What’s so historic about the police station anyway?