The Municipal Technology Committee asked me to share their call for a User Experience Research volunteer to help the Town. Read the full article → from Seeking a volunteer with UXR skills
On Tuesday, the Select Board will hear recommendations for handling the problems caused by heavy trucks on Town roads. Based on consultant VHB’s presentation, the Board may consider swapping the truck exclusion on Route 30 for ones on five Southborough back roads – plus two more overnight exclusions. Read the full article → from Select Board to discuss truck exclusions
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
Since the project is starting from scratch, it is a new opportunity for the Town and public to comment to the agency on the proposal. Read the full article → from Town preparing to comment on new Park Central 40B (Updated)
Southborough Youth and Family Services asked me to put out a call for a volunteer to serve on their oversight board, the Southborough Youth Commission. Read the full article → from Volunteer for Youth 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
The public is invited to weigh in on Southborough roads and sidewalks being considered for an upcoming road maintenance contract. Read the full article → from Weigh in on roads and sidewalks to be fixed
With a tree removal hearing notice posted this week, it’s a good time to share an update on Town boards’ work to manage trees in town. Read the full article → from Trees Update
This Monday, the Planning Board is scheduled to discuss the new 40B proposal at Park Central. That discussion is based on the developer’s application filed with MassHousing on July 15th. Read the full article → from Park Central filed for new 40B project
Southborough Historical Society’s decision to buy Fayville Hall highlights the uncertain future of its current home and resulted in the sale of a valuable document in its collection. Plus it puts a spotlight on some the Town’s agreements with the owner and with SHS. Read the full article → from SHS to buy Fayville Hall with funds from Declaration of Independence sale
If there’s a project you’re hoping voters will approve using CPA funds to support next year, the deadline to get the ball rolling is a month from today. Read the full article → from CPA applications due August 26
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
Today, the Select Board voted to hire consultants to run a specialized assessment center for the candidates for Southborough’s new police chief. Read the full article → from Police Chief Search Update
While I’m sharing the Town Clerk’s information on voting options, I’m also sharing whose on the ballot for the state primaries. Read the full article → from Voting in the State Primary (Updated – Again)