STM voters agreed to invest more into fixing golf course irrigation

The majority of Special Town Meeting voters disagreed with Advisory and other critics of Article 3. Voters approved investing close to $1M in CPA funding to replace the failing irrigation system at the Town-owned 9 hole golf course. I’m recapping the debate. Read the full article → from STM voters agreed to invest more into fixing golf course irrigation

Special Town Meeting results

Voters rejected a zoning change, but approved increasing CPA funding to complete the Golf Course Irrigation Project and Peninsula Trail connecting footbridge.

Here’s my quick recap of today’s decisions made by voters. Read the full article → from Special Town Meeting results

Saturday is Special Town Meeting (Updated)

An updated overview of the meeting and what Southborough voters are being asked to decide when they act as our Town's legislature this weekend.

Special Town Meeting is just two days away. Here’s my updated overview of what’s up for a vote. (And some logistics.) Read the full article → from Saturday is Special Town Meeting (Updated)

Letter: Support Article 3 for CPA Golf Course Irrigation Project at Special Town Meeting

[Ed note: My Southborough accepts signed letters to the editor submitted by Southborough residents. Letters may be emailed to mysouthborough@gmail.com.

The following letter is from Kathy Cook for the Select Board.]

To the Editor:

On behalf of the Select Board, I am writing to express support of Article 3 on the Warrant for Saturday’s Special Town Meeting. Read the full article → from Letter: Support Article 3 for CPA Golf Course Irrigation Project at Special Town Meeting

October 17th Special Town Meeting Overview (Updated)

Here's a look at what voters are being asked to approve at the upcoming meeting.

Special Town Meeting is coming up in 2½ weeks. Here’s my overview of what’s up for a vote. (And some logistics.) Read the full article → from October 17th Special Town Meeting Overview (Updated)

STM Article 3: Golf Course Irrigation (Updated)

Southborough Golf Club in late August 2026 (photo by Beth Melo)

Between now and the Special Town Meeting on Saturday, October 17th, I’ll be covering the Articles that voters will be asked to decide.

Today, I’m focusing on Article 3, a request by the Golf Course Committee to fund improving the irrigation system at the Southborough Golf Club. Read the full article → from STM Article 3: Golf Course Irrigation (Updated)

More Special Town Meeting Highlights

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

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)

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