It appears that work to renovate the 1st and 9th tees is underway with sod to be delivered this week. Unfortunately for Latisquama Road residents and school bus drivers, it means that there will be large trucks on the road tomorrow morning and Friday. Read the full article → from Golf Course Update: Large trucks on Latisquama Rd Thursday and Friday morning
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Driveways to public safety complex, golf course, and Woodward explained
The Public Safety Building Committee asked me to help get the word out about dos and don’ts for egress to the facility, the golf course behind it, and the school next to it. The committee worked with Southborough Access Media to produce a video explanation. Read the full article → from Driveways to public safety complex, golf course, and Woodward explained
Golf Course bid approved: Third RFP’s the Charm (Updated)
Many golfers in town will be relieved to hear that the plan to restore the course to nine holes is back on track. Read the full article → from Golf Course bid approved: Third RFP’s the Charm (Updated)
Golf Course work back out to Bid
Last week, a revised Request for Proposals was issued for construction on the Southborough Golf Club. The Town is seeking new bids for work on the 1st and 9th greens. Read the full article → from Golf Course work back out to Bid
Golf Course update: Woes at the 1st & 9th greens; management rental fees waived
This week, selectmen voted to waive golf course rent due to issues impacting management’s abilities to charge full fees and attract as many golfers this season. Read the full article → from Golf Course update: Woes at the 1st & 9th greens; management rental fees waived
Golf Course on schedule to reopen March 15th (if weather allows)
Last night, the Town Administrator updated the public on the status of projects at the Southborough Golf Club. Read the full article → from Golf Course on schedule to reopen March 15th (if weather allows)
SWL: Golf Course RFP bids rejected again (Updated)
A second round of bids for fixing the Southborough Golf Club to work around the Public Safety Complex came in too high. Read the full article → from SWL: Golf Course RFP bids rejected again (Updated)
BOS Roundup: Town Manager proposal and Golf Club closed early
The most recent Board of Selectmen meeting covered more ground then I could find time to write about last week. Fortunately, Southborough Wicked Local covered two of the agenda items for us. Read the full article → from BOS Roundup: Town Manager proposal and Golf Club closed early
Golf course reconstruction challenges – sole bidder rejected
Southborough Wicked Local recapped the update on the Southborough Golf Club from earlier this month. Read the full article → from Golf course reconstruction challenges – sole bidder rejected
Town Meeting Wrap up: CPA Articles pass, Golf Course CR secure, zoning code change fails
At the second night of Town Meeting, preservation Articles passed with flying colors, along with a measure to speed up future meetings. A proposed change to the zoning code on the Site Plan appeal process got tangled up in arguments and failed to pass the threshold. Read the full article → from Town Meeting Wrap up: CPA Articles pass, Golf Course CR secure, zoning code change fails
Town Meeting: Voters OK budgets, 1st Golf Course Article, & Sr. Center; Recreation wins & losses; more up tonight
Last night, Town Meeting voters approved spending over $55M and borrowing more than $800K. They overwhelmingly supported the Town’s requests for budgets and replenishing needed funds. And they supported most of the projects that came in front of them. Two failed, and more are up for votes tonight. Read the full article → from Town Meeting: Voters OK budgets, 1st Golf Course Article, & Sr. Center; Recreation wins & losses; more up tonight
Forum on Golf Course Warrant Articles – Thursday
Residents are invited to a forum on Thursday night to learn about Town Meeting Articles supporting the Golf Course. Read the full article → from Forum on Golf Course Warrant Articles – Thursday
Town Meeting: Upcoming forums on Rec Fields and Golf Course articles
Some advocates for Warrant Articles are working to make their case to voters before Town Meeting convenes. Read the full article → from Town Meeting: Upcoming forums on Rec Fields and Golf Course articles
SWL: “Southborough Golf Club” to replace “St. Mark’s Golf Club”
I don’t know how long it will take for the change to register with residents, players, and map apps, but our Town’s golf course has a new name. Read the full article → from SWL: “Southborough Golf Club” to replace “St. Mark’s Golf Club”