The Zoning Board of Appeals had the chance to clear the air on Tuesday night, a week after a handful of residents and those in the development community went before the Board of Selectmen to lodge complaints against them. Read the full article → from Selectmen defer decision on zoning board membership (Corrected…again)
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Why flags are at half staff today: Thursday, June 16
Flags in Southborough and across the state are flying at half staff today in honor of Corporal William J. Woitowicz. Read the full article → from Why flags are at half staff today: Thursday, June 16
Postseason update: Algonquin boys lacrosse is headed to the state finals (with photos)
The Algonquin boys lacrosse team sure has a flair for the dramatic. In yet another overtime victory, the boys squeaked by Longmeadow in the state semifinals last night by a score of 9-8. Read the full article → from Postseason update: Algonquin boys lacrosse is headed to the state finals (with photos)
Selectmen vote to increase the cost of a Transfer Station sticker
For many of you, getting rid of your trash – and your recycling – is going to cost more green next year. While reiterating the need to research long-term solutions for closing the gap in the town’s trash disposal budget, the Board of Selectmen last night voted 2-1 to increase the cost of a Transfer Station sticker. Read the full article → from Selectmen vote to increase the cost of a Transfer Station sticker
Fire department logs for the week (6/7 – 6/13)
What the fire department has been up to. Read the full article → from Fire department logs for the week (6/7 – 6/13)
Selectmen to discuss Transfer Station fees and zoning board issues tonight
There have been two big topics sparking conversation on the blog in the past week: the cost of a Transfer Station sticker and the makeup of the Zoning Board of Appeals. Both of those topics are on the agenda for tonight’s Board of Selectmen meeting. Read the full article → from Selectmen to discuss Transfer Station fees and zoning board issues tonight
Agreement reached on Woodland Meadows 40B
The Woodland Meadows 40B townhouse development off Oak Hill Road has been in the works for nearly four years now. The Zoning Board of Appeals approved a plan back in November, but Natick developer Robert Heavey appealed the board’s decision saying the conditions they placed on the project would keep him from making money. Read the full article → from Agreement reached on Woodland Meadows 40B
Southborough Police Department to offer junior police academy this summer
The Southborough Police Department will be holding it’s 12th Junior Police Academy from July 25- 29, 2011 from 8:30am-3:15pm. Read the full article → from Southborough Police Department to offer junior police academy this summer
Annual flag retirement ceremony on Tuesday
Every year on or about Flag Day, Veterans of VFW Post 3276 and Legion Post 161 hold a flag retirement ceremony in the Rural Cemetery. During the ceremony, flags collected from residents, as well as the ones replaced on Memorial Day, will be retired by ritual burning. Read the full article → from Annual flag retirement ceremony on Tuesday
CSX site preparation could mean increased traffic for Southborough
As part of site preparation for a proposed chemical transfer station off Flanders Road just over the Southborough border, CSX asked the Westborough Planning Board last week for permission to haul in 100,000 cubic yards of fill. Read the full article → from CSX site preparation could mean increased traffic for Southborough
Postseason update: Boys lacrosse captures title, girls fall (with photos)
The Algonquin boys lacrosse team lived up to expectations on Saturday, but it didn’t come easily. The top-seed boys captured the Central Division 2 championship with an overtime win over St. John’s at Foley Stadium in Worcester. Read the full article → from Postseason update: Boys lacrosse captures title, girls fall (with photos)
The week in government (6/13 – 6/17)
A list of department and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in government (6/13 – 6/17)
Southborough precinct boundaries adjusted
You all probably know that Southborough has three voting precincts. The precinct boundaries are set with the goal of keeping the population of each within 5% of each other. A shift in where people live in town, has prompted the town clerk to adjust the boundaries of two of the precincts to keep within the 5% goal. Read the full article → from Southborough precinct boundaries adjusted
Town opts not to purchase former farmland on Deerfoot Road
Saying it wasn’t a top conservation priority, the Board of Selectmen voted unanimously this week not to exercise its option to purchase 13.5 acres of former farmland on Deerfoot Road. Read the full article → from Town opts not to purchase former farmland on Deerfoot Road