The ZBA approved Ken’s Foods’ special permit and variance requests with conditions. Read the full article → from SWL: Ken’s gets height variance; will plant trees in neighbors’ yards
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Why flags will be at half staff: July 1, 2016
Flags in Southborough and across the state are flying at half staff in honor of Navy Officer Andrew Clement. Read the full article → from Why flags will be at half staff: July 1, 2016
MassDOT approves continuing to pursue Main St project; BOS approves $25K
This week, Selectmen approved spending $25,000 on Main Street work. The vote followed news that the redesign project is still on the state’s “TIP” project list, though one year further out. Read the full article → from MassDOT approves continuing to pursue Main St project; BOS approves $25K
Obituary: Judith Ellen (Bailey) Keneman, 69
Judith Ellen (Bailey) Keneman, 69, passed away at the University Medical Center of Princeton at Plainsboro with family by her side, Sunday, May 22, 2016. Read the full article → from Obituary: Judith Ellen (Bailey) Keneman, 69
BOS approves appointments and reappointments (mostly)
On Tuesday night, the board re-appointed all but one of the volunteers asking for re-up without any questions. They also agreed to one committee’s request to make new appointments but postponed another. Read the full article → from BOS approves appointments and reappointments (mostly)
Should you run the sprinkler today?
Once again, Selectmen voted this summer to put a voluntary water ban in place for Southborough. Read the full article → from Should you run the sprinkler today?
Obituary: Phyllis M. (Rosicky) Jachowicz, 86
Phyllis M. (Rosicky) Jachowicz, age 86, of Southborough, formerly of Framingham, passed away on June 26, 2016 after a long struggle with cancer. Read the full article → from Obituary: Phyllis M. (Rosicky) Jachowicz, 86
BOS updates public on Rte 9 egress & Flagg Rd issues, asks for comments
The board discussed short and long term solutions for Rte 9 safety and asked residents to comment on solutions for Flagg and Deerfoot roads. Read the full article → from BOS updates public on Rte 9 egress & Flagg Rd issues, asks for comments
Southborough Community Fund accepting grant applications
Nonprofits or Town organizations looking to make a difference in our town can apply for a grant from the Southborough Community Fund. Read the full article → from Southborough Community Fund accepting grant applications
Assabet ROTC program trying to avoid termination by raising needed funds
Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School has grown a thriving ROTC program. But now it may be too robust for its budget. Read the full article → from Assabet ROTC program trying to avoid termination by raising needed funds
Planning Board hiring consultants: 40B review, zoning revision help, and Open Space project
The Planning Board is looking to contract consultants to help them move forward on important efforts. Read the full article → from Planning Board hiring consultants: 40B review, zoning revision help, and Open Space project
Water news: Rate increase begins Sept, vote on voluntary ban, and quality report
A memo from Public Works to selectmen shares news, a reminder, and a request – all related to our water supply. Read the full article → from Water news: Rate increase begins Sept, vote on voluntary ban, and quality report
Commuter rail news: Fare increase and hope for reduced delays this summer
Southborough Wicked Local recently covered commuter woes on the Worcester-Framingham train line. Read the full article → from Commuter rail news: Fare increase and hope for reduced delays this summer
The week in government: BOS on reappointments, ZBA on Park Central and Ken’s Foods
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: BOS on reappointments, ZBA on Park Central and Ken’s Foods