The Planning Board meets tonight and there are a number of public hearing items on their agenda: Bond Release – Summit/Farooq Ansari Continued Public Hearing – Site Plan Review/Fay School Athletic Fields Continued Public Hearing – Special Permit for Lower Impact Development/Fay School Athletic Fields Continued Public Hearing – Site Plan Review/Southborough Veterinary Clinic/78 Deerfoot Read the full article → from Planning Board meeting agenda – 10/27
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Who’s on the ballot, updated
Last week I posted a list of candidates who will appear on ballots in Southborough on November 4th. Turns out I missed a couple of uncontested races. I’ve updated the list so it’s complete. Take a look. I also discovered some presidential candidates I didn’t know about. Baldwin? Barr? McKinney? Ring any bells? Presidential tickets Read the full article → from Who’s on the ballot, updated
Presidential candidate to visit Southborough tomorrow!
No, it’s not Barack Obama. And, no, it’s not John McCain. It’s perennial candidate Ralph Nader. Nader is attempting to get in the Guinness Book of World Records on Saturday by making 21 campaign stops across Massachusetts, including one in Southborough. Nader will deliver a 10-minute speech tomorrow starting at 4:20 at Ben’s Deli on Read the full article → from Presidential candidate to visit Southborough tomorrow!
Conservation Commission meeting agenda – 10/23
The Conservation Commission meets tonight at the Town House. They’ll review a notice of intent and a stormwater drainage permit from Fay School. Not sure if these relate to the ongoing construction on Main St. or the proposed project on Middle Rd. In addition to Fay, here are some other items on the agenda: 20 Read the full article → from Conservation Commission meeting agenda – 10/23
Westborough conservation commission expands authority, may impact EMC project
EMC’s plan to build a 10-building complex on 445 acres on the Westborough-Southborough line may have been approved by the Southborough Planning Board, but it still needs the okay of both the Southborough and Westborough conservations commissions. In a special town meeting last night, Westborough voters approved a wetlands protection article that will give their Read the full article → from Westborough conservation commission expands authority, may impact EMC project
Southborough may face budget shortfall in 2010
Early numbers suggest the Southborough budget for 2010 could be in the red by $400,00 to $1 million. At its meeting last night, the Board of Selectmen discussed the budget for the upcoming fiscal year and said current services could be cut by 4-7%. The board asked departments to submit 2010 budgets with no new Read the full article → from Southborough may face budget shortfall in 2010
Zoning Board of Appeals agenda for 10/22
At its last meeting, the ZBA discussed environmental concerns around the proposed Woodland Meadows development at 84 Turnpike Rd. They decided to continue the hearing at a future meeting, and will determine when that meeting will be at their session tonight. In addition to Woodland Meadows, the ZBA will consider the following petitions: 3 Prentiss Read the full article → from Zoning Board of Appeals agenda for 10/22
Two weeks until election day, do you know who’s on the ballot?
I’m going to assume you know who the headliners are in the upcoming presidential election, but what about the state and regional contests? That’s a bit murkier, isn’t it? It gets even more difficult when you consider Southborough has three precincts that cross state congressional districts. So let me help break it down for you. Read the full article → from Two weeks until election day, do you know who’s on the ballot?
Board of Selectmen agenda for 10/21
The Board of Selectmen meet tonight at 6:30 p.m. Here’s what’s on their agenda: 6:30 p.m. Transfer Station Hearing – Rory Curtis6:45 p.m. Transfer Station Hearing – Jessica Seiders6:55 p.m. Appointment of part-time dispatchers7:00 p.m. Retirees Health Insurance discussion – Section 188:45 p.m. Revenue and Expend. Projections for FY 109:00 p.m. Facilities Committee – Cordaville Read the full article → from Board of Selectmen agenda for 10/21
A fun way to help the Belties
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
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