When the Zoning Board of Appeals faced complaints earlier this summer from developers and residents alleging unfair treatment, Selectman John Rooney said televising ZBA meetings would go a long way toward correcting perceptions of unfairness. At a recent meeting, the ZBA discussed doing just that. Read the full article → from Should zoning board meetings be televised?
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The week in government (8/8 – 8/12)
A list of department and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in government (8/8 – 8/12)
Southborough’s two post offices not on potential closure list
Last week the cash-strapped U.S. Postal Service said it would launch a study of 3,600 post offices nationwide for possible closure. The list named 43 offices in Massachusetts, but didn’t include either of Southborough’s two post offices. Read the full article → from Southborough’s two post offices not on potential closure list
Choppers over Southborough part of military training drill?
Did you hear the helicopters buzzing loud and low over Southborough on Monday night? Turns out it might have been part of a special forces training exercise. Read the full article → from Choppers over Southborough part of military training drill?
Southborough 11-year-olds bring home district championship
Congratulations to the Southborough 11-year-old baseball team who won the District 5 Championship last weekend. Coach Alan Osetek sent around this recap of the team’s season. Read the full article → from Southborough 11-year-olds bring home district championship
MWDN: Builder drops Stonebrook Village 40B plans in Southborough
Southborough developer William Depietri had plans to build a 15-unit 40B affordable housing development on Oregon Road, but Depietri told the Zoning Board of Appeals last week his plans have changed. Instead of the 40B, Depietri said he now wants to build a 15-condo over-55 development on the 6.5 acre parcel. The Metrowest Daily News Read the full article → from MWDN: Builder drops Stonebrook Village 40B plans in Southborough
Southborough unemployment rate holds steady in the first half of 2011
Southborough’s unemployment rate held relatively steady in the first half of the year, but registered a slight uptick in the month of June. Read the full article → from Southborough unemployment rate holds steady in the first half of 2011
Hot dog blogger stops in Southborough
Natick’s Rob Merlino had a goal. In the month of July – National Hot Dog month for those of you who didn’t know – he pledged to eat one hot dog a day at a different Metrowest eatery each time. On day thirteen he made his way to Southborough’s Recession Stand. Read the full article → from Hot dog blogger stops in Southborough
Verizon 4G is coming to Southborough
For some of you, cell phone service is about to get faster. Verizon announced last week that it will expand its 4G network to Southborough and surrounding towns starting August 18. Read the full article → from Verizon 4G is coming to Southborough
New school assistant superintendent named
With a month before the start of the new school year, the combined district school committees voted unanimously to appoint Christine Johnson as the new school assistant superintendent. Read the full article → from New school assistant superintendent named
Fire department logs for the week (7/26 – 8/1)
What the fire department has been up to. Read the full article → from Fire department logs for the week (7/26 – 8/1)
Kindles and Nooks now available at the Southborough Library
Interested in test-driving a Kindle or a Nook? All you need is a library card. Read the full article → from Kindles and Nooks now available at the Southborough Library
State may follow Southborough’s lead in limiting tobacco sales
Late last year the Southborough Board of Health voted unanimously to ban the sale of tobacco products at pharmacies in town. Southboorugh is one of only a handful of communities that have such a ban, but there’s a chance that could change. Read the full article → from State may follow Southborough’s lead in limiting tobacco sales
Memorial service for Southborough mother to be held on Thursday
Friends and family are invited to a “Celebration of Life” for Southborough mother Heather Barlin, who passed away on July 5 while vacationing in South Africa. Read the full article → from Memorial service for Southborough mother to be held on Thursday