Southborough has been awarded a “Massachusetts Downtown Initiative” grant, covering $30,000 worth of technical assistance for a Branding & Wayfinding project. Read the full article → from Town receives grant for Downtown “Branding & Wayfinding” project
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SCAC’s call for new members. Plus other committees with vacancies
The Southborough Cultural Arts Council (SCAC) is seeking volunteers to help them prepare for the next round of grants to support arts and culture in/for our community.
While I’m sharing their news, I’m also updating on the other vacancies on Town committees that need to be filled. Read the full article → from SCAC’s call for new members. Plus other committees with vacancies
Wastewater Study Update
The Wastewater Study Committee has been digging into cost-effective ways to provide wastewater treatment to properties in the highway corridor. Here is an update on their efforts. Read the full article → from Wastewater Study Update
Wastewater Study Committee formed to support economic development
There's still one vacancy on the new committee seeking people with experience in areas including public finance, wastewater treatment, construction, sanitation, and/or soils
Last month, the Select Board approved an ad hoc committee to focus on one of the issues hampering development of properties along Route 9 in Southborough. The board has already appointed 6 members to the seven person Wastewater Study Committee. Read the full article → from Wastewater Study Committee formed to support economic development
Town looking at Rte 9 Wastewater Treatment options
The Select Board is driving an effort to find a cost-effective way to provide wastewater treatment to increase commercial uses on Route 9. Read the full article → from Town looking at Rte 9 Wastewater Treatment options
Home property tax bills going up higher than predicted — Again (Updated)
In a bit of Deja Vu, Town officials' initial tax forecasts didn't foresee the shift in Residential vs Commercial real estate value assessments.
Last week, the Select Board agreed to approve a single tax classification. Read the full article → from Home property tax bills going up higher than predicted — Again (Updated)
STM Article 14: Full Time EDC Coordinator (Updated)
At their joint August 27th meeting, the Select Board Chair warned the Advisory Committee that Southborough is “bleeding businesses”. Referring to the situation as an emergency, she advocated for the Town to invest in a solution. Read the full article → from STM Article 14: Full Time EDC Coordinator (Updated)
Over $1M in state authorizations/grants for “Southborough History Walk”, shared streets, Commuter Rail parking, and wastewater treatment
On Friday, Southborough announced state funding of a “Shared Winter Streets and Spaces” grant award. While I’m sharing that, I’m also including recent news about other state funding authorizations for our Town. Read the full article → from Over $1M in state authorizations/grants for “Southborough History Walk”, shared streets, Commuter Rail parking, and wastewater treatment
St. Mark’s fined for wastewater treatment issues
The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection released news that they have fined St. Mark’s School. Read the full article → from St. Mark’s fined for wastewater treatment issues