Recapping the remaining “notable” events from this week’s Board of Selecmen Meeting. Read the full article → from Wrapping up this week’s BOS meeting: Another resignation, Open Space, and Twitter
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Threat of citizen petitions forces Special Town Meeting to carry on
Selectmen considered cancelling the Octobeer 7th meeting, but were compelled to keep the date. Read the full article → from Threat of citizen petitions forces Special Town Meeting to carry on
Town Planner: search reboot, screening committee meeting and a power struggle
This week the Planning Board was forced to reboot their search for a Town Planner after public criticism caused the town to re-examine their process. And in the midst of the quest to fill the seat, a power struggle is taking place over the new hire will report to Read the full article → from Town Planner: search reboot, screening committee meeting and a power struggle
Selectmen ask residents to write in their concerns about revised plans for Park Central development

Residents and Selectmen expressed dismay over revised plans for proposed 40B development. Read the full article → from Selectmen ask residents to write in their concerns about revised plans for Park Central development
Southborough fire logs (8/8/13-8/12/13)
The latest logs from the Southborough Fire Department. Read the full article → from Southborough fire logs (8/8/13-8/12/13)
Library’s walkway to be repaired (Updated)

The brick walkway for the Southborough Library will undergo construction starting this week. Read the full article → from Library’s walkway to be repaired (Updated)
Police logs (8/913-8/11/13): Break-ins on School Street
The latest log from Southborough Police Department. Read the full article → from Police logs (8/913-8/11/13): Break-ins on School Street
MWDN: Gulbankians plan to continue legal battle
The Metrowest Daily News reports that the Gulbankians’ lawyer faced off with Town Counsel Aldo Cipriano at the Thursday night Planning Board Meeting. Read the full article → from MWDN: Gulbankians plan to continue legal battle
MWDN: Southborough lacks a process to protect Open Space
The Metrowest Daily News explored the issue behind tonight’s joint meeting between Selectmen, Advisory Committee and the Planning Board. Read the full article → from MWDN: Southborough lacks a process to protect Open Space
Commuting alert for Tuesday morning: Oak Hill Road construction

Oak Hill Road due for paving beginning tomorrow morning. Read the full article → from Commuting alert for Tuesday morning: Oak Hill Road construction
Congratulations Southborough: New site feature
I added a new page to the website. This will be a place for people to post congratulatory messages to family and friends. Read the full article → from Congratulations Southborough: New site feature
The week in government (8/12/13-8/15/13): Addressing new plans to exit 40B onto Bantry and Tara Road

Some residents in town will be on special alert as tonight and Tuesday night’s agendas both address plans for controversial 40B developments. Read the full article → from The week in government (8/12/13-8/15/13): Addressing new plans to exit 40B onto Bantry and Tara Road
MWDN: Gulbankians fined $126,600 for violations

In an ongoing legal battle, the Gulbankian family is in the news again. According to The Metrowest Daily News, the family received a letter from the town enforcing $126,000 in fines accrued for zoning violations. Read the full article → from MWDN: Gulbankians fined $126,600 for violations
Southborough fire logs (7/30/13 – 8/5/13)
The latest logs from the Southborough Fire Department. Read the full article → from Southborough fire logs (7/30/13 – 8/5/13)