Above: The Arbor Day Foundation offers guidance on the appropriate location for planting trees on your property. (image from arborday.org) This Friday is Arbor Day. The annual proclamation by the Select Board states: we urge all citizens to plant trees to gladden the heart and promote the well- being of this and future generations. For Read the full article → from Plan to Celebrate Arbor Day
For readers who didn’t realize that Arbor Day would fall on April 26th, it’s unlikely that you’ll rush out to plant a tree today. But you can honor the day by making plans to support the Town’s tree hugging efforts. Read the full article → from Celebrating Arbor Day (Updated)
NGrid bucket crews will be at work in town this month. Read the full article → from Tree trimming this month
On September 19th, the Select Board will discuss potential changes to the Town’s posted policy for removal, trimming, and replacement of Public Shade Trees. Read the full article → from Town Tree Policy may be revised on Tuesday
On May 2nd, the Planning Board and Select Board will hold joint a joint meeting to deal with tree issues in town. Read the full article → from Tree removal hearings – Tuesday (Updated)
Southborough will observe Arbor Day in 9 days. For anyone who wants to honor the day by planting a tree, I’m sharing information to help plan ahead. Read the full article → from Plan for Arbor Day – April 28th
I’m recapping highlights from the Town sponsored articles during the lesser attended evening session of Annual Town Meeting. (Stay tuned for coverage of the Citizen Petition Articles.) Read the full article → from Other Town Meeting Highlights
Voters approved a lot of important town business over the course of nine hours on Saturday. Read the full article → from Town Meeting vote results
Three Articles on the ATM Warrant are related to how the Town can protect and maintain Southborough’s tree lined streets. Read the full article → from Annual Town Meeting: Tree Protection, Scenic Roads, and a Tree Fund (Updated)
Yesterday and today, the Town posted more updates on the scheduled tree removals and tree trimmings in Southborough. Read the full article → from Tree Work Update
Southborough’s Public Works posted an update on tree removals taking place in town today. Read the full article → from Tree Removals in Process
On Thursday night, residents questioned the process laid out by a proposed Tree Protection bylaw. Voters expressed concern that red tape would cause issue for homeowners. After 1½ hours of discussions, the Article was shot down by a clear majority. Read the full article → from Voters opposed Tree Protection bylaw
Tonight’s Special Town Meeting was a late one. For now, I’m giving a quick recap of the results. Read the full article → from Special Town Meeting Recap
There have been some updates worth highlighting since I gave an overview of the Warrant three weeks ago. So, here is my updated look at what voters will be asked to decide. Read the full article → from Special Town Meeting Tonight