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
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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)
Apply for the PILOT Committee (Updated)
The Town is starting to form - but hasn't promoted - the Committee approved by Town Meeting
Nothing has yet been advertised (or is even shown as possible) for residents to apply for seats on the Town’s new PILOT Committee. Yet, at this week’s meeting, the Select Board Chair indicated they were waiting for more people to apply. Read the full article → from Apply for the PILOT Committee (Updated)
Register for free Narcan Training at the Library
Southborough Public Health is offering free training for using a drug to reverse opioid overdoses
This month, Southborough Public Health is providing Narcan, and the training required to use it, for free. Read the full article → from Register for free Narcan Training at the Library
’23 Winter Sow program to grow native seedlings (for free) (Updated Again)
Register now for seed pickup this Sunday morning and/or Workshop on Sunday afternoon
If you’d like to have plants in your yard and around the community this summer that support native pollinators, sign up now to sow the seeds this winter to make that happen. Read the full article → from ’23 Winter Sow program to grow native seedlings (for free) (Updated Again)
Town reopening DPW Superintendent search
The selected finalist rejected the position; Select Board is engaging a recruiter
Last night, the Select Board announced that the finalist they had selected for Southborough Public Works Superintendent has decided to stay where he is. Read the full article → from Town reopening DPW Superintendent search