News related to a board that has been under fire recently. A long time member was replaced over the objections of the Chair who defended his board for not having met in 18 months. Read the full article → from Public Works Planning Board update
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
Residents have been wondering about materials transferred out of the Southborough Transfer Station for private use. The DPW Superintendent provided some answers. Read the full article → from Questions and Answer about DPW “fill” available for public taking
Yesterday, the SPD announced a new program allowing the community to share relevant information about loved ones who they worry about as at risk due to certain conditions. Read the full article → from Alert SPD about “Person at Risk” due to special conditions (like Autism or memory issues) (Updated)
Based on the applications received, the Select Board will continuing to focus on internal candidates for the next Police Chief. Read the full article → from Police Chief Update: Process approved for hiring internal candidate
Catherine L. (Rowe) Frank, 82 of Southborough, died on Monday, June 20, 2022, at Marlborough Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Read the full article → from Obituary: Catherine L. (Rowe) Frank, 82
I received another posting of jobs available in Southborough. Read the full article → from Job listings: Full time job at Harvard Book Depository
Earlier this month, the Planning Board accepted the final version of the Town’s Master Plan. Last night, they created a sub-committee to oversee its implementation. Read the full article → from Master Plan: Final version out, Implementation Committee created, Community Center Committee to be established
On the principle of better late than never, I’m finally following up on the outcomes from the May 31st tree removal/appeal hearings. Read the full article → from Tree Hearing Outcomes
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 on Master Plan Implementation Committee; Select Board on process for Police Chief candidate(s); St Mark’s St Group on revised charge
Joseph Edward Green, 82, of Southborough, passed away Saturday, April 30, 2022 at UMass Memorial Medical Center in Worcester after a lengthy illness with MS, in the loving grace of his wife and son. Read the full article → from Obituary: Joseph Edward Green, 82
The latest figures for Covid cases in our schools and town. Read the full article → from Covid Update: Uptick last week of school
Neary’s contribution to this year’s Art on the Trails isn’t just a collaborative installation – it’s a photo op for anyone to enjoy with Beals Preserve as a gorgeous backdrop. Read the full article → from Neary students’ “Grow & Take Flight” Photo Op at Beals Preserve
Town officials have been asked to consider a waterworks project that would allow Hopkinton to tap into MWRA’s supply through Southborough. The Select Board and others put out a public call to have the Public Works Planning Board hold public hearings on the matter. Read the full article → from Town to look at Hopkinton water connection proposal including new Oak Hill Water Tower