A Mass DCR “listening session” covering the Sudbury Reservoir is expected to touch on a Southborough project in the Q&A. Read the full article → from Reservoirs Watershed Public Access Plan Listening Session – September 22
Selectmen agree with Flagg Road residents that tractor trailers pose a safety issue for their street. However, the Board isn’t willing to pursue changes to truck routes without first studying potential impacts to other roads. Read the full article → from Selectmen pursuing “global” study to help guide decisions on truck traffic in town
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: Planning Board, Combined School Committees, and more
Flags will fly at half staff on Saturday in remembrance of those who lost their lives in the September 11, 2011 attacks and subsequent wars and on Tuesday for a Massachusetts soldier killed by a terrorist attack during last month’s evacuations in Afghanistan. Read the full article → from Why flags will be at half staff: September 11, 2021 and September 14, 2021
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: Selectmen to appoint Noise Bylaw Committee; School Committee Meeting
An update on Covid cases in town and related news. Read the full article → from Covid Update: 8 active cases; 14 new cases in one week
The Board of Selectmen is following through on a promise to appoint members of an Ad-hoc Committee to recommend a Noise Bylaw for Southborough. The plan is to name members at their first meeting this month “come hell or high water”. Read the full article → from Noise Bylaw Committee: Apply by Tuesday; Charge revised; BOS discusses need for balance
I received another posting of jobs available in Southborough. Read the full article → from Southborough jobs: Library Youth Services, Farm Field Crew, TTOR Event Planner, Harvard Resource Sharing Asst, Part-time Teller, and more school jobs
An update on Covid cases in town and related news. Read the full article → from Covid Update: 6 isolated cases; Vaccine guidance for immunocompromised
The Town is seeking new members with specific experience for one of its critical committees. Read the full article → from Seeking resident with Construction or Engineering experience to join Capital Planning Committee
I logged back in, because there was one event that I neglected to share after promising I would. Read the full article → from Thank You stamp dedication ceremony – Wednesday
According to the Community Advocate’s coverage, regionalizing police and fire dispatch is now getting a more serious look thanks to looming expenses and state funding priorities. Read the full article → from CA: Southborough to consider regional public safety dispatch services
Neighbors are questioning the Town’s decision to allow a homeowner to build a large barn for sports and entertainment in a residential neighborhood. Read the full article → from Concerns raised about Building Permit, precedent, and ZBA process over “monster” Sports Barn
The Southborough Board of Health is promoting a very quick survey to find out, “What are you top three health/safety concerns right now?” Read the full article → from Board of Health wants to know your top public health concerns