The following letter to the editor is from resident Carl Guyer to present data and explain why he continues to advocate for property tax-rates to be split (with a lower rate for residential properties than commercial/industrial properties). Read the full article → from Letter: Modify residential to commercial/industrial tax rate ratio
Government
The week in government
Planning Board hearing on Fayville Hall; Public Forum on process for anyone interested in applying for Community Preservation Act funding; St Mark's Street Park Working Group on naming park
Here is a selection of the committee and board meetings for the week along with my selected highlights from the agendas. Read the full article → from The week in government
PILOT Committee Seeking Volunteers
The PILOT Committee is still seeking residents at-large to join them. The committee is charged with researching information to help the Select Board as they seek ongoing (and hopefully increasing) donations from private schools exempted from paying property taxes in Southborough. Read the full article → from PILOT Committee Seeking Volunteers
The week in government
Select Board on Flag Policy and Transfer Station fees; Joint hearing on tree removals; Regional School Committee; Conservation hearing on Stormwater Management Permit Regs; and more
Here is a selection of the committee and board meetings for the week along with my selected highlights from the agendas. Read the full article → from The week in government
Select Board to vote on Transfer Station fees
At Tuesday night's hearing, the board will consider increased fees and/or changing senior stickers from free to discounted.
Last week, the Select Board discussed potential changes to permit fees for using the Transfer Station. The board will hold a hearing on the changes this Tuesday night, June 20th, before casting votes that night. Read the full article → from Select Board to vote on Transfer Station fees
Town taking early steps on denser housing zoning
The Planning Board will seek public feedback on how best to comply with the state's "MBTA Communities" requirements for 50 acres of by-right zoning for denser housing.
The Planning Board is leading the Town’s effort to comply with state requirements to allow denser housing in communities with MBTA public transit. Read the full article → from Town taking early steps on denser housing zoning
The week in government
Joint meeting on MBTA Communities zoning; Planning Board, School Committee, Combined School Committees, and more
Here is a selection of the committee and board meetings for the week along with my selected highlights from the agendas. Read the full article → from The week in government
“Sidewalks are for People”
A reminder of how community actions & inactions can impact sidewalk accessibility
A resident shared more examples of how existing sidewalks are obstructed at a time when the Town is considering building more. Read the full article → from “Sidewalks are for People”
Southborough installing free sunscreen dispensers at several parks and playgrounds
The Town secured grant funding for an initiative to encourage the public to protect their skin from developing melanoma.
The Southborough Board of Health announced today that free sunscreen dispensers will be installed at six playgrounds and recreational areas in town. Read the full article → from Southborough installing free sunscreen dispensers at several parks and playgrounds
Ferris Development hoping to build two 40B Projects in Southborough (Updated)
4-story apartment buildings holding 56 & 60 units would each be in residential zones with egress only to Route 9.
Tonight, the Select Board and Planning Board will hear from Southborough based Ferris Development Group about plans to apply for 40B projects on two of its properties. Read the full article → from Ferris Development hoping to build two 40B Projects in Southborough (Updated)
The week in government
Presentation to Select Board and Planning on proposal for 40B projects at 120 & 250 Turnpike Rd; Select Board on Transfer Station fees
Here is a selection of the committee and board meetings for the week along with my selected highlights from the agendas. Read the full article → from The week in government
The week in government
SHOPC and Conservation Commission
Here is a selection of the committee and board meetings for the week along with my selected highlights from the agendas. Read the full article → from The week in government
Sign up for free Narcan Training on Tuesday
Southborough Public Health is offering free training for using a drug to reverse opioid overdoses
Next week, Southborough Public Health is providing Narcan, and the training required to use it, for free. Read the full article → from Sign up for free Narcan Training on Tuesday
Select Board approves “interim” Flag Policy
Battle Flags can fly in the Old Burial Ground at least until a standing policy is adopted this summer. A new committee will also study how to best honor Revolutionary War veterans.
On Tuesday night, the Select Board adopted an “interim policy” for flying flags on municipal properties it controls. Read the full article → from Select Board approves “interim” Flag Policy