Voters opposed Tree Protection bylaw

Residents voiced concerns that Planning's proposed bylaw could interfere with homeowners' rights.

On Thursday night, residents questioned the process laid out by a proposed Tree Protection bylaw. Voters expressed concern that red tape would cause issue for homeowners. After 1½ hours of discussions, the Article was shot down by a clear majority. Read the full article → from Voters opposed Tree Protection bylaw

Taxes and “completing Pocket Park” – Tuesday

The Select Board's agenda for next week includes two items that will be of great interest to some readers.

On Tuesday, the Select Board will host the annual Tax Classification Hearing and discuss next steps for resuming construction on the St. Mark’s Street and Park project.

(Given the interest some readers have on those topics, I wanted to give advance notice.) Read the full article → from Taxes and “completing Pocket Park” – Tuesday

Halloween Parade & Trunk or Treat – October 22

The Firefighters and Recreation are teaming up again for another big afternoon of Halloween themed family fun.

A week from Saturday, the Southborough Firefighters Association will host its annual costume parade and party. For the second year, Southborough Recreation will follow those festivities with its “Trunk or Treat”. Read the full article → from Halloween Parade & Trunk or Treat – October 22

Citizen Petition Article: Old Burial Ground Flags policy

At Special Town Meeting, voters will weigh in on the (non-binding) request to remove all flags from the Old Burial Ground except for the official U.S. flag (and grave markers)

flags placed by veterans at Old Burial Ground (photo by Beth Melo)

One of the Articles that Special Town Meeting voters will decide this Thursday night is whether to urge the Select Board to limit the flags in the Old Burial Ground to the American flag. Read the full article → from Citizen Petition Article: Old Burial Ground Flags policy

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