ccording to Southborough Emergency Management, if you’re staying in town, buckle in for a bumpy ride. Read the full article → from SEMA: Weather rollercoaster for next few days
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Superintendent boasts pushing technology beyond educators’ comfort zones
At school committee meetings this month, a lot of the talk focused on technology. Read the full article → from Superintendent boasts pushing technology beyond educators’ comfort zones
Police investigating incident involving armed man outside Walgreens
Police are asking for help with an incident that occurred last night. Read the full article → from Police investigating incident involving armed man outside Walgreens
Medical Marijuana Dispensary landlord seeking to freeze “zoning use” this week
Monday night, abutters seeking to block a Medical Marijuana dispensary were dealt another blow. This one may knock all the teeth out of potential bylaw changes in Warrant Articles headed for Town Meeting. Read the full article → from Medical Marijuana Dispensary landlord seeking to freeze “zoning use” this week
Town Counsel rebukes ZBA and other boards to end divisiveness; fighting continues
Yesterday, I posted about 3 members of the ZBA’s defense against accusations of over-reach on Park Central. But the conversation didn’t end there. Debate over the ZBA’s granted waivers, and waivers they continued to grant, got heated. Read the full article → from Town Counsel rebukes ZBA and other boards to end divisiveness; fighting continues
Representative Dykema honored twice – for supporting veterans and recreation
Recently, I received news on our state representative about two different honors she earned. (Impressively, neither notice came to me from her office.) Read the full article → from Representative Dykema honored twice – for supporting veterans and recreation
The week in government: Medical Marijuana bylaws hearings, School budget and more
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: Medical Marijuana bylaws hearings, School budget and more
ZBA & Planning: St. Mark’s Solar, ZBA defense against over-reach charges, and Caine’s Crossing Over 55 (plus my mea culpa) (Updated)
The Zoning Board of Appeals and Planning Board have had, and continue to, quite a few controversial projects in front of them recently. Here are some important updates. Read the full article → from ZBA & Planning: St. Mark’s Solar, ZBA defense against over-reach charges, and Caine’s Crossing Over 55 (plus my mea culpa) (Updated)
Expert parenting advice: Tonight, next week, and a replay (Updated)
Next week, our school district is hosting another parenting talk. This time the focus is on five simple tips for raising “competent and confident” children (or “Five to Thrive”). It’s a good time to share a reminder about tonight’s talk and links for replays to past talks. Read the full article → from Expert parenting advice: Tonight, next week, and a replay (Updated)
This week in sports: Coach earns national honor
Here’s what’s on tap this week in high school sports. Read the full article → from This week in sports: Coach earns national honor
Obituary: Hovanes A. “John” Sarkis
Hovanes A. “John” Sarkis of Southorough, passed away on March 23, 2016. Read the full article → from Obituary: Hovanes A. “John” Sarkis
Medical Marijuana Dispensary approved by ZBA 4-1 (Updated)
Last night, the Zoning Board of Appeals approved 4-1 CommCan’s permit to open a Medical Marijuana dispensary at 250 Turnpike Road. Town Counsel defended the board as being required to act last night rather than push the decision to after Town Meeting. Read the full article → from Medical Marijuana Dispensary approved by ZBA 4-1 (Updated)
Algonquin looking to end the R-word: Motivational comedian – March 31
Next week, Algonquin Regional is honoring R-word awareness. The program is sponsored by ARHS Best Buddies. Read the full article → from Algonquin looking to end the R-word: Motivational comedian – March 31
ZBA rushing Marijuana Dispensary decision prior to Town Meeting? 6:30 pm hearing tonight (Final update)
Last night, the ZBA held a hearing on a proposed Medical Marijuana dispensary. After 3 1/2 hours of presentations, public comments and board discussion, the hearing was continued for a likely vote tonight. Read the full article → from ZBA rushing Marijuana Dispensary decision prior to Town Meeting? 6:30 pm hearing tonight (Final update)