Selectmen are scheduled to make a sure-to-be-controversial vote in 10 days. The decision on ousting a polarizing town official has been on hold since mid-December. Read the full article → from Selectmen to make decision on Bartolini removal hearing – April 3
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Public Works meeting on potential water tank at Fairview Hill – Monday night
On Monday, the Public Works Planning Board is scheduled to review a report on a proposed water tank. In the meeting they plan to work on a recommendation to selectmen on building a new water tank in town.
Some residents are concerned that the board will continue to focus on Fairview Hill as the best option for the site. Read the full article → from Public Works meeting on potential water tank at Fairview Hill – Monday night
Special Town Meeting: Articles 6-8 – Impacts of Park Central continue
As I said earlier today, it’s time to take a look at Special Town Meeting Articles not related to the golf course. Here are the final three. Read the full article → from Special Town Meeting: Articles 6-8 – Impacts of Park Central continue
Park Central developer re-files for sanctions against Planning Board members (Updated)
On Wednesday, Park Central developer Bill Depietri’s attorney filed another motion for sanctions against Planning Board members. He is requesting over $11K. Read the full article → from Park Central developer re-files for sanctions against Planning Board members (Updated)
Park Central: No sanctions against Planning members; developer’s appeal continued
It’s time for another update on what is happening with the the 320 condo and townhouse development planned for Park Central. This one focuses on appeals and legal claims between developer Bill Depietri and the Planning Board. Read the full article → from Park Central: No sanctions against Planning members; developer’s appeal continued
Selectmen vote to postpone ZBA removal decision
Last night, the Board of Selectmen discussed their decision to potentially remove Leo Bartolini from the Zoning Board of Appeals. But the only vote they made was to indefinitely put off the decision. Read the full article → from Selectmen vote to postpone ZBA removal decision
Complaint against Bartolini filed with Ethics board; Selectmen to discuss decision about removal from ZBA on Monday
Yesterday, the Town of Southborough received official notice on a complaint filed with the State Ethics Commission against a Zoning Board of Appeals member. Read the full article → from Complaint against Bartolini filed with Ethics board; Selectmen to discuss decision about removal from ZBA on Monday
ZBA: Digital Billboard disallowed; Park Central appeal postponed; Bartolini participates – but not on Park Central
Last night, the Zoning Board of Appeals was scheduled to hear applications and an appeal related to three controversial projects. They took care of two. Read the full article → from ZBA: Digital Billboard disallowed; Park Central appeal postponed; Bartolini participates – but not on Park Central
Park Central seeking sanctions from Town; update on Planning Board access to counsel
William Depietri, the developer for Park Central, has filed a motion requesting sanctions from the Planning Board. Read the full article → from Park Central seeking sanctions from Town; update on Planning Board access to counsel
Hearing to rule on removal of ZBA member scheduled for December 6
Selectmen have officially scheduled a hearing to potentially remove Leo Bartolini from the Zoning Board of Appeals. Read the full article → from Hearing to rule on removal of ZBA member scheduled for December 6
Planning Board drops appeal due to lack of legal counsel; Selectmen continue to deny request
The Planning Board filed a motion to withdraw their appeal against the Zoning Board of Appeal’s decision on Park Central. Chair Don Morris told selectmen they made the decision because they didn’t have independent legal counsel to guide them.
Two selectmen viewed the withdrawal as making the petition and request moot. But the petition organizer and the Planning Board chair disagreed. Read the full article → from Planning Board drops appeal due to lack of legal counsel; Selectmen continue to deny request
Citizen petition asks Selectmen to allow Planning Board to hire outside counsel
Over 300 residents are asking selectmen to reconsider a decision they made earlier this fall. Once again, the petition links back to discontent over the large development planned at Park Central. Read the full article → from Citizen petition asks Selectmen to allow Planning Board to hire outside counsel
Selectmen to hold “unprecedented” hearing on removing Bartolini from ZBA
Last week, the Board of Selectmen allowed petitioners to make their case against Zoning Board of Appeals’ Leo Bartolini. Residents accused the former Chair of disrespectful behavior that has eroded public confidence in the ZBA.
Their arguments held enough weight with selectmen that they agreed to pursue to the next stage in the legal process. Selectmen agreed to submit written charges to Bartolini and schedule a public hearing to decide whether or not to remove him “for cause” from his post. Read the full article → from Selectmen to hold “unprecedented” hearing on removing Bartolini from ZBA
ZBA denies Park Central appeals
The Zoning Board of Appeals opened appeal hearings on the Building Inspector’s ruling on Park Central Use Variance. A continued hearing will be held on November 3rd. In advance, the board is receiving written legal arguments from appellants and defense to bolster their cases. Read the full article → from ZBA denies Park Central appeals