This week, the Select Board voted 4-1 against banning delivery of recreational marijuana in Southborough.
The agenda item follows up on updates state legislation on marijuana signed into law in April. Except for in towns that opt-out, adults can legally order up to 2 ounces of recreational marijuana to be delivered to their homes. Read the full article → from Select Board supports allowing Marijuana delivery in Southborough
This week, the board voted to approve a contract to study the potential reorganization of Town departments and committees. It’s the continuation of an effort that was paused after Town Meeting rejected the original approach as proposed by the board last fall. Read the full article → from Select Board hiring consultant to study government structure
On Tuesday night, the Select Board cast votes allowing a long time Southborough conservationist to resume her work as a member of the Stewardship Committee. Read the full article → from Gillespie reappointed to Stewardship Committee
Select Board members are hitting the road to hold office hours in the community instead of the Town House. Think of it as them launching a listening tour. The first announced stop is tonight’s outdoor summer concert. Read the full article → from Select Board members will be listening tonight
Southborough Recreation has put a call out for submissions to a “collaborative mural” planned at the intersection of Richards and Cordaville roads. Read the full article → from Participate in a public art project — Deadline this Sunday
Last week, the Elementary School Building Committee (ESBC) met to hear a presentation from the consultants on potential renovations to Neary School. Read the full article → from Update on Neary School building project study
Here is a selection of the committee and board meetings for the week along with my selected highlights from the agendas. Read the full article → from The week in government
On Tuesday night, the Select Board will discuss how to proceed now that Town Clerk Jim Hegarty has given his notice. Hegarty confirmed to me that his resignation will be effective September 30th. Read the full article → from Town Clerk retiring on September 30th (Updated)
The Regional School Committee and Select Board are voting this week on adopting a state law that would enable the district and Town to change how it negotiates for employee health insurance plans. Read the full article → from Regional School Committee (and Select Board) to vote on enabling changes to how employee healthcare is negotiated (Updated)
Next week, the Zoning Board of Appeals will open a hearing on an appeal filed by the the Southborough Historical Society (SHS). The society is seeking an Occupancy Permit for its Southborough History & Arts Center (SHAC) in the restored and renovated Fayville Hall. Read the full article → from August 12th Hearing on appeal for Southborough History & Arts Center’s Occupancy Permit (Updated)
The Zoning Board of Appeals is hoping that interested members of the public will join them for a forum a week from tonight. The focus is a zoning revision that members hope to get approved at the Special Town Meeting in October. Read the full article → from Public Forum on proposed changes for multi-family zoning — Next Wednesday
In less than a month, voters will choose who they want to run for state offices on the November general election ballot.
I’m sharing info on important deadlines, who is on the ballots in our town, plus potential issues that some Southborough voters who selected Vote by Mail may need to straighten out. (Especially college students and residents with multiple/seasonal homes.) Read the full article → from State Primary primer
Here is a selection of the committee and board meetings for the week along with my selected highlights from the agendas. Read the full article → from The week in government (Updated)
As they head into the new budget season, the Select Board and Advisory Committee are starting to discuss what strategy to take for dealing with the “levy capacity” issue and getting approvals needed from voters. Read the full article → from Officials to discuss potential Prop 2½ Override strategy – August 11 (Updated)