I’m writing one final wrap-up of highlights from the Fall Special Town Meeting. I’ve already recapped the discussions related to three of the 10 Articles on the Warrant. Here is a quick look at the remaining 7. I’m also covering the Town’s progress on using clickers for vote counts. Read the full article → from More Special Town Meeting Highlights
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Special Town Meeting Tonight

I’ve posted plenty about tonight’s meeting, but I just want to give a last minute reminder with links to relevant information. Read the full article → from Special Town Meeting Tonight
Letter from Advisory to Town Meeting Voters
The committee asked me to share with readers its report for the Special Town Meeting on Monday

This Monday night, Southborough voters are invited to participate in a Special Town Meeting to vote on 10 Articles. For each Town Meeting, the Advisory Committee is charged with writing a report for voters to aid them in their decision making. The committee asked me to share that with readers in advance. Read the full article → from Letter from Advisory to Town Meeting Voters
Updated Primer on Monday night’s Special Town Meeting (Updated)
Here's a look at what voters are being asked to approve at the meeting, including updated motions, news, and context.

Special Town Meeting is coming up in four days. Here’s my overview of what’s up for a vote. (And details on attending.) Read the full article → from Updated Primer on Monday night’s Special Town Meeting (Updated)
CPA Projects & Voting Threshold headed to Town Meeting (Updated)
Funding is sought to preserve historic records, improve Peninsula Trail accessibility, and make irrigation more efficient. And a resident is seeking to make a change related to the CPA.

Among the many Articles headed to Annual Town Meeting are three seeking funding from Community Preservation Act (CPA) funds. Project proponents are seeking to restore and preserve historic Town records, complete the Peninsula Trail project (with better ADA accessibility), and improve the efficiency of watering the Town’s golf course. And one Citizen’s Petition Article will ask voters to support changing the Town’s bylaw related to CPA votes. Read the full article → from CPA Projects & Voting Threshold headed to Town Meeting (Updated)
Golf Course Update
Recent & upcoming improvements, plus a $525K funding request under consideration

This year, rain kept the Southborough Golf Club greens green. Investing in a new irrigation system would be needed to keep it healthy in drier years. Read the full article → from Golf Course Update
Troop 92 Golf Tournament – June 10th
The public is invited to play 18 holes at the town course through the scouts' fundraiser.

BSA Troop 92 is launching an Invitational Golf Tournament this spring. The “first annual” event will take place at the Southborough Golf Club. Read the full article → from Troop 92 Golf Tournament – June 10th
Southborough Golf Club open today

It may not look great right now, but the Town’s Golf Course Committee is projecting the Southborough Golf Club will be ready to open by April 1st. Read the full article → from Southborough Golf Club open today
Get ready to golf
The Southborough Golf Club is planning to open by April 1st.

It may not look great right now, but the Town’s Golf Course Committee is projecting the Southborough Golf Club will be ready to open by April 1st. Read the full article → from Get ready to golf
Golf Committee seeking to reduce “errant balls” hitting homes
Latisquama Road residents have complained of balls hitting their homes, cars, and even a resident

Over the past couple of years, Town officials have been pleased to report that the Southborough Golf Club attracted increased use by the public. It appears that popularity has had a side effect, unpopular with abutting homes – an increase in the number of “errant balls”. Read the full article → from Golf Committee seeking to reduce “errant balls” hitting homes
Southborough Golf Club: Town Committee seeking new member and other updates

The Select Board is looking to recruit a volunteer to fill a vacancy on the Capital Planning Committee. Read the full article → from Southborough Golf Club: Town Committee seeking new member and other updates
Golf Club News: Course reopened for play; Assabet students thanked for work on Golf Clubhouse

The Southborough Golf Club reopened for play today. I’m also catching up on a story on students who renovated the clubhouse. Read the full article → from Golf Club News: Course reopened for play; Assabet students thanked for work on Golf Clubhouse
Golf Course also available for walking

Southborough Golf Club’s management told Town Administrator Mark Purple that the public is welcome to walk the course. Read the full article → from Golf Course also available for walking
Dedication to “John Wilson Drive” at the golf course – Sunday

In a ceremony this weekend, the access road for the Southborough Golf Club is being named “John Wilson Drive”. Read the full article → from Dedication to “John Wilson Drive” at the golf course – Sunday