I received another posting of jobs available in Southborough. Read the full article → from Southborough job listings: Bartender, Host, Food Runner & Busser; Town Planner (Updated)
The Zoning Board of Appeals opened appeal hearings on the Building Inspector’s ruling on Park Central Use Variance. A continued hearing will be held on November 3rd. In advance, the board is receiving written legal arguments from appellants and defense to bolster their cases. Read the full article → from ZBA still considering Park Central appeals; continued to 11/3
A “discussion” forum is being held tomorrow night. The topic “The Implications of Recreational Marijuana Legalization For Our Children and
Communities”. Read the full article → from Discussion of implication of recreational marijuana on community – Wednesday night
Flags in Southborough and across the state are flying at half staff in honor of SSG Sean Christopher O’Connell, U.S. Army 379th Engineer Company, of Rockland, MA. Read the full article → from Why flags are at half staff: October 25, 2016
Here’s what’s on tap this week in high school sports. Read the full article → from This week in sports: Golf at Division 1 Tournament; T-Hawks Football headed to playoffs?
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: Public Safety on St. Mark’s Golf Course; Park Central at ConComm
It appears that the Town Moderator led Main Street opponents to believe that they would be allowed to ask voters to present their case at Town Meeting before a vote on Article 4. Read the full article → from Moderator had indicated to Main St opponents he would accept motion to combine articles
St. Mark’s provided backup to the Town’s assertion that the 60 acre golf course could be developed if voters don’t agree to purchase it. Read the full article → from St. Mark’s shares golf course deed
This week, the Board of Selectmen shared more details on a proposed deal to swap land for a future Public Safety Building. And, according to an earlier press release*, rumors of the St. Mark’s Golf Restriction may be incorrect or exaggerated. Read the full article → from Town releases plans for land deal with St. Mark’s; Golf course original gift may not prevent development
Mary L. (Ferris) Rhodes, 58, of Southborough, died Tuesday, October 18, 2016 in her home, surrounded by her loving family, after a long illness. Read the full article → from Obituary: Mary L. (Ferris) Rhodes, 58
As I posted earlier, Town Meeting voters stripped the Zoning Board of Appeals of its ability to grant Use Variances. Read the full article → from Use Variance removal and plans to codify dependable bylaws for good development (Updated)
Last night, Southborough held the Special Town Meeting I’ve been warning you about forever. Judging by the tone and actions of voters, the main attraction was the Use Variance bylaw.
Close to 10% of Southborough’s registered voters turned up at Trottier Middle School to make their voices heard. But there is controversy over whether that happened or some voices were unfairly muted. Read the full article → from Voters turnout to approve Main St, reject Use Variance, and gate Flagg Rd; Controversy over Moderator’s calls
Algonquin’s running teams are collecting shoes this fall. No, they won’t be wearing them. The shoes will be sold as part of a win-win-win fundraiser. Read the full article → from ARHS Cross Country running Shoe Drive
The latest log from Southborough Police Department. Read the full article → from Police logs (10/9 – 10/12/16): Ringing the wrong doorbell and owner rummaging through own vehicle