The Select Board voted to ask Mass Dept of Transportation to add an HCVE/HVE* to Flagg Road. The Town will seek to add the restriction without lifting any existing truck exclusions, including the one on Main Street. Read the full article → from Town pursuing heavy truck exclusion on Flagg
I’m rounding up a few news items related to Southborough road maintenance/spending. Read the full article → from Road maintenance news
On Tuesday, the Select Board will hear recommendations for handling the problems caused by heavy trucks on Town roads. Based on consultant VHB’s presentation, the Board may consider swapping the truck exclusion on Route 30 for ones on five Southborough back roads – plus two more overnight exclusions. Read the full article → from Select Board to discuss truck exclusions
On the principle of better late than never, I’m finally following up on the outcomes from the May 31st tree removal/appeal hearings. Read the full article → from Tree Hearing Outcomes
The Planning Board voted that a plan to change the intersection of the scenic Deerfoot and Flagg roads didn’t have enough merit to be worth sacrificing two live public shade trees. Read the full article → from Planning rejects tree removals at Flagg & Deerfoot intersection (plus an update on Tree bylaw Article)
Selectmen agree with Flagg Road residents that tractor trailers pose a safety issue for their street. However, the Board isn’t willing to pursue changes to truck routes without first studying potential impacts to other roads. Read the full article → from Selectmen pursuing “global” study to help guide decisions on truck traffic in town
Last week, Public Works Superintendent Karen Galligan updated selectmen and residents on plans for handling safety issues on Flagg Road. Read the full article → from Flagg Road safety: Lopsided yellow line, new feedback signs, and resident-suggested one-ways
A new yellow line down the center of Flagg Road blindsided residents and prompted some angry comments on the blog. Public Works explains the surprise move and upcoming measures to improve safety on the road. Read the full article → from Yellow line on Flagg: Resident reaction and DPW response (driver feedback signs coming this fall)
The DPW has a lot of road projects in the works. I have so many updates to share that it’s likely at least one project effects you. Read the full article → from Public Works busy on roads: Chestnut Hill (2 way), Davis & Cordaville projects, Deerfoot issues, and Main Street
Southborough Wicked Local covered the discussion and vote on safety issues on Deerfoot Road and Parkerville Road. Read the full article → from SWL: Selectmen to ask state for Truck Exclusion on Deerfoot and Parkerville
An initiative to look at a Truck exclusions on some Southborough back roads seems to be stalled. Meanwhile, at least one intersection continues to feel the impact of inaction. Read the full article → from Movement on Deerfoot and Parkerville truck issues seems to be stalled
Last night, Southborough held the Special Town Meeting I’ve been warning you about forever. Judging by the tone and actions of voters, the main attraction was the Use Variance bylaw.
Close to 10% of Southborough’s registered voters turned up at Trottier Middle School to make their voices heard. But there is controversy over whether that happened or some voices were unfairly muted. Read the full article → from Voters turnout to approve Main St, reject Use Variance, and gate Flagg Rd; Controversy over Moderator’s calls
I have more updates related to the Special Town Meeting. Read the full article → from Town Meeting news: Seeking babysitters, plus more on Main St and Flagg Road
The Board of Selectmen voted 3-1 to force the developer and MassDOT to figure out a solution to Park Central egress/access. If they don’t, the board plans to prohibit the development’s access to Flagg Road. Read the full article → from Selectmen: No Park Central access to Flagg Road unless developer/state come up with a plan to solve access/egress issues