If you’re thinking about bringing a proposal forward or want to ask questions/provide feedback before the next funding cycle opens, mark your calendars. The Community Preservation Committee (CPC) is holding its annual public forum a week from tomorrow. Read the full article → from Annual forum on Community Preservation Act — June 11th
A survey asks for feedback on planned downtown signage and the symbol that will be featured as a “motif” symbol for Southborough. Read the full article → from New survey on Southborough “motif” and signs — Feedback due 5 pm Friday
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-Again)
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
In a post about committee vacancies earlier this week, I noted that the Town would need to fill a seat on the Elementary School Building Committee. On Tuesday night, the Select Board decided that they need a volunteer with relevant experience in engineering, construction or design of buildings.
There is a volunteer waiting in the wings. But a Select Board member highlighted that his appointment might create an “optics issue”. His joining would make the majority of the committee former members of the Neary Building Committee. Read the full article → from Seeking residents with Building Construction/Design experience for School Building Committee
The Zoning Board of Appeals issued its written decision approving the permit for a 40B housing development southwest of the corner of Route 9 and Parkerville Road.
The project proposes 32 new townhouses behind the Beehive building and contractor’s yard. The ZBA’s decision included several conditions to mitigate impacts on the Town and abutters. Read the full article → from 250 Turnpike Rd 40B development approved with conditions
The Town is advertising its need for two new members on the Conservation Commission. While I’m sharing that news, I’ll highlight other committees with current vacancies, and ones that may soon have more. Read the full article → from Need for Volunteers: Conservation, Advisory, Tricentennial, EDC, Elementary School Building Committee, and more
Here is the information you need to observe Memorial Day in Southborough. Events begin with the annual flag placement in the rural cemetery Friday night. Read the full article → from Memorial Day Observances Moved Indoors (Updated)
My Southborough accepts signed letters to the editor submitted by Southborough residents. Letters may be emailed to mysouthborough@gmail.com. Read the full article → from Letter: A Data Center: What does it mean for us
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
Rec’s seeking feedback on their newest park concept plan options, with a shrunken water based on prior feedback.
Next week, the Rec Commission is seeking to get more community engagement and feedback on the proposal. Read the full article → from Fayville Park Update & Call for Engagement
In Tuesday’s election, Southborough voters approved all four ballot questions for debt exemptions. They also voted to make a change on the Select Board. Read the full article → from Pfaff & Stivers win Select Board race (Updated)
Just a quick reminder to vote in the Annual Town Election. Read the full article → from Town Election is today (until 8:00 pm)
The Annual Town Election takes place tomorrow. Here is an overview with links to more supporting info. Read the full article → from Tuesday’s Election-at-a-Glance