Above: A reader shared his sighting of a bald eagle a few days ago near the reservoir behind 911 field. Unfortunately, he was armed only with an old smart phone. If anyone else has captured a better image, feel free to send it in. (image cropped from photo by Erik Domolky)
It’s time for another open thread. What’s on your mind this week, Southborough?
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I am so pleased that both the ZBA and the Planning board have rejected the zoning variance that would have allowed the 50 foot high digital billboard in our town. The attorney representing the applicant said that our zoning on this issue is outdated -because “digital” is the future. Of course digital is the future in many uses but not necessarily in the form of these highly garish, offensive billboards. Sometimes the future means that we maintain the zoning so as to avoid things that would destroy the character of Southborough forever.
I would like to ask residents to check and see if their nearest streetlights are working. If they are out, please give National Grid a call and have it logged. I called in 3 near my house and within 2 weeks they were repaired. During my one mile trip last night, I noticed over 6 that were out. You may also note the pole number when you make the call. The town gets billed for the light if it works or not, as there are no meters on streetlights.
Thanks
Thanks for the heads up, but you would think that this would be part of someone in the town’s job…
What are the transfer station days and hours this week and next? Pleasse post the informationn. Thanks.
For future reference, you can visit the Town Website to check. But I did look up the info for a post I planned to post tomorrow. You should head to the Transfer Station Thursday or wait until next Wednesday.
The Transfer Station is closed on Friday and Saturday of this week.
Thank you — I did try the Town website. Why not open on Friday?!?