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
Government
SCAC Grant Ceremony – Tuesday
Join the Cultural Arts Council to celebrate the 2023 awards supporting area arts
On Tuesday, the Southborough Cultural Arts Council will be holding its annual grant awards ceremony. They are inviting the public to join them. Read the full article → from SCAC Grant Ceremony – Tuesday
Town Election season is open
At least one seat is wide open — the one year term for the School Committee.
If you’re interested in running for Town Office, you have four weeks to pull nomination papers. Read the full article → from Town Election season is open
Select Board tonight on Regional Dispatch IMA (Updated)
Hopkinton just voted not to move ahead on the 4-town agreement
Tonight, the Southborough Select Board is holding a special meeting. The main purpose is to consider, and potentially vote on, the IMA (Inter-Municipal Agreement) to set up a Dispatch Center other MetroWest towns.
Now they’ll be discussing what to do with the number of Towns whittled down to just three. Read the full article → from Select Board tonight on Regional Dispatch IMA (Updated)
Town recruiting new Building Commissioner
This morning, I posted the job posting for a new Building Commissioner. For those looking for more context on why we need one, I’m following up with those details. Read the full article → from Town recruiting new Building Commissioner
Job listings
Building Commissioner, Police Officers, and NSBORO school jobs
More jobs available in Southborough. Read the full article → from Job listings
Letter: St. Mark’s Street & Park Timeline
This letter to the editor from resident Jack Barron provides his summary of the “chain of events” related to the St Mark’s Street and park construction project and welcomes community comments. Read the full article → from Letter: St. Mark’s Street & Park Timeline
St Mark’s plans to demolish old police & fire stations
The school will explore ways to honor the legacy of the old school annex in their future construction.
It’s an announcement that we always knew was coming. (In fact, I’m surprised it took this long.) But it won’t be welcome news to those who had hoped to find a way to preserve the historic building that housed the police station. Read the full article → from St Mark’s plans to demolish old police & fire stations
Winter Sow – Round 2 this week
Register now for seed pickup this Saturday afternoon
Open Space Preservation is offering a second round of free seed pickup for those who want to support pollinators by nurturing native plants. Read the full article → from Winter Sow – Round 2 this week
St Mark’s Park Update and More Questions
Concerns over what MassDOT was told; Select Board revises land swap agreement; Park design discussion tonight
I’m sharing an update on the latest developments — and providing more context on questions publicly raised about the former DPW Superintendent’s communications with MassDOT. Read the full article → from St Mark’s Park Update and More Questions
The week in government
St. Mark's Street Park Working Group on park design plans; BOH on Algonquin turf field; ZBA and Conservation hearings; Historical updates on Doc Stone House and 5 Cordaville; 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
Public Works Planning Board delayed reaction to OML Complaint (Updated)
The Chair held his seat, defended long delayed posting of official minutes, and shrugged off Open Meeting Law violation complaint
On Monday, the Public Works Planning Board held an overdue meeting for the purpose of responding to an Open Meeting Law Complaint about minutes that weren’t timely posted.
With 2 of the 5 members firmly in his corner, Bill Boland retained his seat after protracted debate about the responsibilities of the Board and the seriousness of the violation complaint. Read the full article → from Public Works Planning Board delayed reaction to OML Complaint (Updated)
The week in government
Planning hearings on zoning changes; Public Works Planning Board; Select Board on agreements for St. Mark's land swap and Regional Dispatch, and designating SHOPC as Special Municipal Employees; School Committee
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 reconsidering terms of St. Mark’s land swap agreement (Updated)
The Board is hoping for an agreement that meets the Town's and School's needs without alienating Town Meeting voters
This week, the Select Board postponed a vote on a new legal agreement with St. Mark’s School related to the park, street, and parking lot project. Read the full article → from Select Board reconsidering terms of St. Mark’s land swap agreement (Updated)