Last night, Attorney William Pezzoni argued that the Town was subverting due process. Although the Zoning Board of Appeals disagreed with his charges, they may have set precedent changing Town procedures for future variance applications. And there is concern about a potential loophole for developers. Read the full article → from Building Inspector, Planning and ZBA struggle with questions over variance process (and refute accusations of collusion and subversion of process)
News
ARHS Class of ’96: Book reunion tickets by 10/8 (or by tomorrow for $25 discount)
Algonquin Regional’s Class of 96 is holding their 20th reunion in a couple of weeks.
Don’t wait to buy tickets – they won’t be sold at the door. Read the full article → from ARHS Class of ’96: Book reunion tickets by 10/8 (or by tomorrow for $25 discount)
Is this your cat?
It seems to be a regular thing now – cats lost and found. The latest one is hanging around a house on Newton Street. Read the full article → from Is this your cat?
Park Central Site Plan Review continued to Thursday night
On Monday night, the Planning Board held a continued hearing on the Site Plan Review for the Park Central project. Much of the two hour discussion was spent deliberating over what the board should be reviewing and how to proceed. Read the full article → from Park Central Site Plan Review continued to Thursday night
Obituary: Candido Anthony Torcoletti (Torc), 97
Candido Anthony Torcoletti (Torc), longtime resident of Southborough, died peacefully in his sleep on Thursday, September 22, 2016, just shy of his 98th birthday. Read the full article → from Obituary: Candido Anthony Torcoletti (Torc), 97
Build-A-Scarecrow for Heritage Day (or just for fun)
The Rotary Club is again selling scarecrow kits and holding a contest to raise funds for the Southborough Cultural Arts Council. Read the full article → from Build-A-Scarecrow for Heritage Day (or just for fun)
Historical Commission reassuring public about coming tree removals at Burnett House
The Historical Commission is warning residents to expect a “substantial amount of tree removal” at 84 Main Street in coming weeks. But the message is intended to reassure that what is being done is necessary, and will work out in the long run. (And that the “stars” of the property will remain standing, with just minor pruning.) Read the full article → from Historical Commission reassuring public about coming tree removals at Burnett House
Reminder: Informational meeting on Historic District – Thursday night
On Thursday night, the Historical Commission is holding an informational meeting about their proposed Historic District. In preparation, the Commission asked if I could post more information. Read the full article → from Reminder: Informational meeting on Historic District – Thursday night
SCAC: Cultural arts grant applications due by October 17; seeking new members
Southborough Cultural Arts Council is looking to fund more programs in the arts, humanities, and interpretive sciences. They are also seeking new members. Read the full article → from SCAC: Cultural arts grant applications due by October 17; seeking new members
Charges pressed for Southborough home burglary, plus resident charged with embezzlement (Updated)
News from local media on a Southborough home break-in and related arrest, plus Grand Jury charges of embezzlement against a Southborough man. Read the full article → from Charges pressed for Southborough home burglary, plus resident charged with embezzlement (Updated)
This week in sports
Here’s what’s on tap this week in high school sports. Read the full article → from This week in sports
Southborough job listings: Part-time at Playtown Express and St. Mark’s Church; Full-time for Town (and more?)
A couple of organizations have asked me to share their openings for jobs based in town.
While I’m at it, I’m also including a full-time position the Town has posted. Read the full article → from Southborough job listings: Part-time at Playtown Express and St. Mark’s Church; Full-time for Town (and more?)
The week in government: Planning on Marijuana dispensary, Park Central, and Use Variance petition tonight; ZBA to discuss possible reg changes
A list of board and committee meetings for the week with my selected highlights from the agendas. Read the full article → from The week in government: Planning on Marijuana dispensary, Park Central, and Use Variance petition tonight; ZBA to discuss possible reg changes
Police logs (9/9-9/14; and a look back at 8/19-8/23)
The latest log from Southborough Police Department. Read the full article → from Police logs (9/9-9/14; and a look back at 8/19-8/23)