Selectmen approved updated water rates for Southborough users last month. Read the full article → from Watch your water use; Rates for Southborough going up again (Updated)
Watch your water use; Rates for Southborough going up again (Updated)
Government
The week in government: BOS on Budgets and Warrant Articles
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: BOS on Budgets and Warrant Articles
NSBORO Covid Update
Update on NSBORO Covid-19 figures and news. Read the full article → from NSBORO Covid Update
Annual Town Meeting Update: Selectmen inviting Article and increased budget proponents to present their cases – Tuesday (Updated)
This year’s Annual Town Meeting Warrant is expected to include about 40 Articles. While some are likely to be bundled under “consent agendas”, there’s a whole lot that could require presentations and prompt some “back and forth”. Read the full article → from Annual Town Meeting Update: Selectmen inviting Article and increased budget proponents to present their cases – Tuesday (Updated)
Covid Update: Southborough in Red; 39% of residents at least partially vaccinated
Mass Public Health re-designated Southborough red/high risk last night.
The state also released this week’s data on Southborough’s vaccinations. So, it’s time for an update. Read the full article → from Covid Update: Southborough in Red; 39% of residents at least partially vaccinated
Downtown District Update: 80% wasn’t real; Split lots being examined; 3-4 story building heights (Updated)
In a hearing on the proposed zoning changes for the Downtown District, the public learned that one controversial detail wasn’t “real”. They also learned steps the Board of Selectmen are taking on another controversial issue. And selectmen learned that some district residents are up in arms over a third issue. Read the full article → from Downtown District Update: 80% wasn’t real; Split lots being examined; 3-4 story building heights (Updated)
Revised Downtown District zoning draft raises concerns – BOS hearing tonight
This morning, the Town posted a revised draft of the Downtown District zoning bylaw to be discussed in tonight’s forum. If adopted as written, developers would be allowed up to 80% “lot coverage” without needing special permit. Read the full article → from Revised Downtown District zoning draft raises concerns – BOS hearing tonight
Covid Update: Third Southborough death reported
Update on Southborough and NSBORO Covid-19 figures and news. Read the full article → from Covid Update: Third Southborough death reported
The week in government: Planning Board and BOS hearings on zoning
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 and BOS hearings on zoning
Selectmen to address concerns on Downtown zoning (including criticized map) – Tuesday
The Board of Selectmen has scheduled another forum on the proposed Downtown District zoning for Tuesday. This one is listed as a public hearing. Unlike their previous forum, the Board’s zoning consultants will be available to answer questions and provide clarity. Read the full article → from Selectmen to address concerns on Downtown zoning (including criticized map) – Tuesday
Covid Update: Over ½ of residents 50+ yrs old at least partially vaccinated
While the recent Covid-19 figures are up, last night’s report from the Mass Dept of Public Health kept Southborough in yellow for the second week. The state also reported details on vaccination rates for residents. Read the full article → from Covid Update: Over ½ of residents 50+ yrs old at least partially vaccinated
Southborough job listings: Town seeking temp clerical assistants for Covid Vaccine Clinic
I received another posting of jobs available in Southborough. Read the full article → from Southborough job listings: Town seeking temp clerical assistants for Covid Vaccine Clinic
Park Central Update: Testimony wrapped up; Final argument schedule TBD
Today, was the final day of testimony in a trial over the Park Central 40B project. Read the full article → from Park Central Update: Testimony wrapped up; Final argument schedule TBD
Covid Update: Southborough cases up
With the Town updating its figures today and the school administration publishing its weekly Dashboard through Sunday, it’s time for another look a the numbers. Read the full article → from Covid Update: Southborough cases up