Two weeks ago, the Select Board approved entering the agreement to form a Regional Dispatch Center with Westborough and Grafton on a remediated former superfund site*. Read the full article → from Public Dispatch Regionalization Update
Government
The week in government
Planning Board hearings and St. Mark's MOU discussion; Select Board on MOU and joint meetings on Planning Board Warrant Articles and 5 Cordaville Rd property
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
More Citizen Petitions headed to Town Meeting
Annual Town Meeting voters will be asked to weigh in on 11 petitions.
Four more petitions qualified to be added to the Warrant for the March 25th Annual Town Meeting, bringing the total to 11. Read the full article → from More Citizen Petitions headed to Town Meeting
Several Citizen Petitions headed to Town Meeting (Updated)
Annual Town Meeting voters will be asked to weigh in on at least 7 petitions, likely more. Deadline for new petitions is Thursday.
As of yesterday, seven petitions qualified for placement on the Warrant for the March 25th Annual Town Meeting. Read the full article → from Several Citizen Petitions headed to Town Meeting (Updated)
The week in government
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
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