There hasn’t been much attention paid to the state primary. But judging by what I found, eligible voters may want to take the time to vote. Read the full article → from State Primary on Thursday (or the real election for an important seat you probably never noticed)
Selectmen will review three citizen petitions tomorrow and hold a safety forum next week. Read the full article → from Selectmen to review Citizen Petition articles and hold Flagg Road Safety Forum
The ZBA member leading Park Central hearings moved out of town the night after approving the 40B permit in a marathon session. Read the full article → from ZBA Vacancy (and related Park Central controversy)
Rita Anne (Rossini) Baker, 91, of Southborough, died on Tuesday, August 30, 2016 after a period of declining health. Read the full article → from Obituary: Rita Anne (Rossini) Baker, 91
Registration has begun for the next session of RAP (Recreation After-school Programs). Read the full article → from Register for RAP, the Neary musical, morning Fitness at Finn, and Trottier Cross Country
On October 18th, Southborough is holding a Special Town Meeting. Since I last posted about it, the date moved and Articles for three more Citizen Petitions have been added to the Warrant. (Plus, some Articles that popped up on the Warrant in between have dropped off.) Read the full article → from 10/18 Town Meeting to vote on gating Flagg Rd, removing Use Variances, and eliminating IDC
Choral groups around the area that welcome adult members from the Southborough community. Read the full article → from Where can you raise your voice (this year)?
Town Moderator Stephen Morreale is looking for a volunteer to serve on the Advisory Committee. (Obviously, the more applicants, the better. But only one seat is open.) Read the full article → from Seeking new member of Advisory Committee
Jeffrey James Merloni, 55 of Southborough passed away in his sleep early Friday morning, August 26, 2016, after a long battle with cancer. Read the full article → from Obituary: Jeffrey James Merloni, 55
Elaine (White) Beals, 93, died Sunday August 21, 2016 after a short period of failing health. Read the full article → from Obituary: Elaine (White) Beals, 93
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: Main St, Prep for Town Meeting, and Park Central at ConComm (plus discussion at Planning)
John H. Leeds, Jr., 70, of Southborough, died on Sunday, August 28, 2016 at his home. Read the full article → from Obituary: John H. Leeds, Jr., 70
I’m supposed to be on vacation. But, Park Central pulled me back in.
On Monday, the Zoning Board of Appeals posted an addition to today’s agenda on the project “and to vote upon.” Interestingly, the meeting is scheduled for 4:30 pm on a summer afternoon. Read the full article → from Park Central: Vote scheduled (4:30 today); public questions rush on project adding 319 residences (Updated)
Here are links to info you can make use of while I take some time off. Read the full article → from Taking some time