Based on the Town’s posted “unofficial results”, issued late last night, the incumbents ruled in the Annual Town Election. Read the full article → from Election Results are in
Government
Quick Reminder to Vote Today
Today, (Tuesday, May 14th) is the day of our Town Election.
For those that don’t usually bother with the local election, consider this — there are races on the ballot for officials that vote on decisions that impact your property taxes, how Town departments and our high school are run, what can be built in our town, and much more. Read the full article → from Quick Reminder to Vote Today
The week in government
School Committee vote on Neary Building Committee's Educational Plan; Regional School Committee; 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
Town Election is Tomorrow: Here’s what you should know
The May 14th ballot includes the race for the Select Board and Northborough seats on the Regional School Committee, plus there is a write-in campaign for the Planning Board
Southborough’s annual election is in less than a day. I’m updating readers on the details for the races (and non-races). Read the full article → from Town Election is Tomorrow: Here’s what you should know
Candidate’s Letter: Marnie Hoolahan for Planning Board
[Editor’s note: This Tuesday, Southborough has one pre-printed name on the ballot for Planning Board – the incumbent. However, another candidate decided just recently to run as a write-in the seat. To help you make that decision, I am allowing each candidate to submit one letter. (This one is from the incumbent on the ballot.)] Read the full article → from Candidate’s Letter: Marnie Hoolahan for Planning Board
Candidate’s Letter: Alan S. Belniak for Planning Board (Updated)
[Editor’s note: This Tuesday, Southborough has one pre-printed name on the ballot for Planning Board – the incumbent. However, another candidate decided just recently to run as a write-in the seat. To help you make that decision, I am allowing each candidate to submit one letter. (This one is from the write-in candidate.) Read the full article → from Candidate’s Letter: Alan S. Belniak for Planning Board (Updated)
Write-in race added to Town Election
A resident is announcing his hope to be elected to the Planning Board via Write-in Campaign
Alan Belniak tells me that he made a last minute decision to run for the Planning Board. He is looking for write-in support for the seat that incumbent Marnie Hoolahan is seeking re-election to. Read the full article → from Write-in race added to Town Election
120 Turnpike Rd 40B hearings continuing while developer considers potential changes
The project has been further complicated by a legal opinion that the Town has ownership rights for the 6.2 acre site conditioned as a gift by the prior owner.
Based on passionate public response, the developer asked to withdraw a special permit modification application, instead promising to reconsider the housing project details at 120 Turnpike Road. At the same time the 40B project is still proceeding with the ZBA. Read the full article → from 120 Turnpike Rd 40B hearings continuing while developer considers potential changes
Planning taking new stab at MBTA zoning while asking for some relief
Residents are invited to a new mapping session on June 3rd to identify potential zoning overlays within a ½ mile of the Train Station.
At the same time as it seeks relief from the state, the Planning Board is heading back to the drawing board for mapping an MBTA zoning overlay area within a ½ mile of the train station. They will be promoting a new mapping session and looking for impacted residents’ input. Read the full article → from Planning taking new stab at MBTA zoning while asking for some relief
Town Election is Tuesday: Info on who is seeking your votes (Updated)
The May 14th ballot includes the race for the Select Board and Northborough seats on the Regional School Committee
Southborough’s annual election is five days from today. I’m reminding readers of the details and sharing links to the information they need for deciding between five candidates running for 3 seats on our ballot. Read the full article → from Town Election is Tuesday: Info on who is seeking your votes (Updated)
Progress on Town Building Projects
Senior Center addition, Town House Restoration, and eco-friendlier streetlights
There has been a lot of talk about potential big building projects on the horizon. But the Town has already approved smaller facilities projects that are successfully wrapping up. Here’s an update on those. Read the full article → from Progress on Town Building Projects
The week in government
Planning Board, Select Board, ZBA, School Committee, Conservation Commission, 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
Candidate’s Letter: Joe Palmer for Select Board
[Editor’s note: This spring, Southborough voters will be able to choose among two candidates for one seat on the Select Board. To help you make that decision, each candidate is invited to submit one letter to readers promoting their campaign.] Read the full article → from Candidate’s Letter: Joe Palmer for Select Board
Dispute over subpoenaed Town records in Barron v. Kolenda
Last spring, a case between residents and the Town and a former Select Board member resulted in national headlines. Last week the Telegram ran an update on the case, Barron v. Kolenda, after the Secretary of State’s office issued a letter ordering the Town to respond to a related records request.
I’m sharing that update with further details. Read the full article → from Dispute over subpoenaed Town records in Barron v. Kolenda