As you probably know by now, one of the Warrant Articles up for vote at Wednesday’s Town Meeting is the rezoning of the Gulbankian property at 40 Mount Vickery Road. (If you aren’t aware or need a refresher on this zoning issue, click here for past coverage.)
In preparation for the vote, the family has produced a following video to let voters know who they are. Read the full article → from Gulbankian Farms: Meet the family and read the petition
David Parry: A Locally-Funded Plan for Southborough Town Center (Updated)
David Parry has submitted his outline of a possible local plan to replace the “state plan” for the Main Street Reconstruction Project.
Parry is the leader of the citizen’s petition initiative to form and fund a committee, through Town Meeting, to review the Main Street reconstruction project. In an effort to help people communicate about this project in advance (rather than hearing his case for the first time on Town Meeting floor) I’ve put up a page with his text and visuals. Read the full article → from David Parry: A Locally-Funded Plan for Southborough Town Center (Updated)
Town Meeting: Reference page, town report (with kids’ art) and an update on Warrant Articles
With the Annual Town Meeting quickly approaching, I posted a new page under the menu “Town Meeting & Election”. You can check the guide for easy reference to the warrant, a list of scheduled articles, and links to related stories.
Also, an update on some of the Warrant Articles scheduled for vote. Read the full article → from Town Meeting: Reference page, town report (with kids’ art) and an update on Warrant Articles
Weekend at a glance: Childcare fair, circus performer, and concerts galore
Here are highlights of what’s happening around town this week, plus a Worcester event with Southborough roots. Read the full article → from Weekend at a glance: Childcare fair, circus performer, and concerts galore
Election news: Candidate withdraws and new election page with positions
This year, there is a race for 5 contested seats on two different boards. To help voters make their decision, I asked each candidate to fill out a position paper.
On this front, there is some breaking news. Yesterday, candidate Lisa Cappello announced that she is withdrawing from the race. Read the full article → from Election news: Candidate withdraws and new election page with positions
Southborough native graces Coffeehouse Sat night
Southborough native, Dave Depietro, and his Trio will entertain the crowd at Steeple Coffeehouse tomorrow night – Saturday, April 12. Read the full article → from Southborough native graces Coffeehouse Sat night
Open discussion thread: Ask questions, share opinions
The open discussion thread is your place to ask questions, sound off on town issues, or share information with other readers. Read the full article → from Open discussion thread: Ask questions, share opinions
Pre-register for April vacation fun: Dodgeball, movies, gym games, multi-sports, and gardening
As a parent of elementary schoolers whose April vacation is more of a “staycation”, I’ve been looking to see what activities are available that week.
There are some good offerings in town, but most require pre-registration. Read the full article → from Pre-register for April vacation fun: Dodgeball, movies, gym games, multi-sports, and gardening
On the market this week in Southborough
What went on and off the market this week. Read the full article → from On the market this week in Southborough
BOS seeking Main Street Design Working Group volunteers to resolve issues by June 18 state hearing
The Town has released a statement asking for people to volunteer for a Working Group to find consensus on the Main Street reconstruction plan before the state public hearing in mid-June. Read the full article → from BOS seeking Main Street Design Working Group volunteers to resolve issues by June 18 state hearing
2014 Boston Marathon runners: Dick Chase and Leslie Hadden hope to finish what they started
Southborough has always had an impressive showing at the Boston Marathon, and this year is no exception. On Monday, April 21, thirty-five Southborough residents will don a bib a run for themselves and for causes they hold dear. Every runner has a story, and from now until marathon day, I’ll feature as many of those stories as I can on the blog. Read the full article → from 2014 Boston Marathon runners: Dick Chase and Leslie Hadden hope to finish what they started
Free fun for tots on Friday: Egg-cellent party and learning about baby animals
The Recreation is holding two fun free events for young kids in town this Friday. Read the full article → from Free fun for tots on Friday: Egg-cellent party and learning about baby animals
SWL: ZBA denies permit to Park Central 40B under “Safe Harbor”, developer to appeal
Southborough Wicked Local reports that on Monday night, the Zoning Board of Appeals voted down the permit to build a 40B project at Park Central. The developer is accusing the town of deception and plans to appeal. Read the full article → from SWL: ZBA denies permit to Park Central 40B under “Safe Harbor”, developer to appeal
Southborough fire logs (4/1-4/7/14): Accident with injuries, water evacuation, and carbon monoxide
The latest logs from the Southborough Fire Department. Read the full article → from Southborough fire logs (4/1-4/7/14): Accident with injuries, water evacuation, and carbon monoxide