Annual Town Meeting: Tree Protection, Scenic Roads, and a Tree Fund (Updated)

The Planning Board hopes the third time's the charm for their two proposed bylaws. Another Article will seek to fund removing, maintaining, and replacing trees.

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)

Voters opposed Tree Protection bylaw

Residents voiced concerns that Planning's proposed bylaw could interfere with homeowners' rights.

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

Special Town Meeting – October 13

The Fall Town Meeting includes Articles adding over $200K to the budget, bylaw changes, and Citizen's Petitions on St. Mark's Park and flags at the Old Burial Ground

This week, the Warrant was finalized for the Special Town Meeting in less than three weeks. Read the full article → from Special Town Meeting – October 13

Urban Forest Management presentation – Monday (Updated)

The public is invited to hear from a Southborough native who is an expert in Arboriculture & Urban Forestry

The Planning Board will be hearing from a lecturer they hope will provide insight to Town officials trying to resolve details around protecting public shade trees in Southborough. The public is invited to join them. Read the full article → from Urban Forest Management presentation – Monday (Updated)

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