Southborough’s DPW began selling the 2024 Transfer Station permits/stickers this month. Here are the details on this year’s changes. The biggest news is that Southborough residents over 65 years old will no longer automatically have free access to the Transfer Station. Read the full article → from Changes to Transfer Station permit fees and process
The Select Board officially rescinded their 2017 Public Comment policy and adopted a new one. During the discussions, it appeared members forgot they had already adopted a replacement policy. Read the full article → from Select Board adopts new Public Comment Policy
Last month, the Select Board voted to revise its Flag Policy with another compromise. Read the full article → from Flag Policy compromise
A month ago, Town officials heard a presentation on two 40B projects that Ferris Development plans to pursue. An application for site eligibility has been submitted for one with public feedback due by the end of July.
Here are my highlights of the June discussion and the updated status. Read the full article → from Update on proposed new 40B projects
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 Counsel has advised the Select Board that the park plans don’t require Site Plan Review by the Planning Board. At their most recent Planning Board meeting, members rebuked the Select Board. Read the full article → from St. Mark’s Street Park continues to divide officials (Updated)
This week, Southborough Recreation announced special free and discounted outdoor events being offered in July. Read the full article → from Celebrating Parks & Rec month (Updated)
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 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
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 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
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
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
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