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
Government
Select Board members will be listening tonight
Two members will hold informal office hours at tonight's outdoor concert.
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
Participate in a public art project — Deadline this Sunday
The public is encouraged to submit drawings of flowers to be incorporated into a future mural on a traffic control box
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
Update on Neary School building project study
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
The week in government
Select Board (on Town Clerk resignation, FY27 Transfer Station & Swap Shop Rules, FY28 budget process, Stewardship Charge, and more); ZBA on Historical Society's appeal; and more
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
Town Clerk retiring on September 30th (Updated)
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)
Regional School Committee (and Select Board) to vote on enabling changes to how employee healthcare is negotiated (Updated)
The NSBORO Superintendent is asking the committee to adopt sections of the state law at a special meeting this Tuesday morning. (I learned that the Select Board will be voting to do the same for Southborough employees.)
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)
August 12th Hearing on appeal for Southborough History & Arts Center’s Occupancy Permit (Updated)
The ZBA will hear Southborough Historical Society's appeal of the Building Commissioner's (and Planning Board's) decisions to not extend the temporary permit this spring, or grant a permanent one.
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)
Public Forum on proposed changes for multi-family zoning — Next Wednesday
The ZBA is seeking to amend the bylaws for seeking special permits for two-family homes. The public can learn more (and weigh in) on August 12th.
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
State Primary primer
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
The week in government (Updated)
CPC, Stewardship, Advisory, Elementary School Building Committee, and Personnel Board meetings
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)
Officials to discuss potential Prop 2½ Override strategy – August 11 (Updated)
A joint meeting of the Select Board and Advisory will focus on strategies for getting voter approval to raise "levy capacity" by the millions needed
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)
Neary Building Update: Delayed roof replacement and project timeline
The roof project expected to overlap the start of school without "significant disruption". And other building fixes/renovations won't be voted on at a Special Town Meeting in 2026.
Since I last posted about Neary School’s roof replacement and the plan for addressing other issues with the elementary school building, both timelines have been delayed.
I’m updating readers on the latest plans. Read the full article → from Neary Building Update: Delayed roof replacement and project timeline
The week in government (Updated)
Advisory on prelim FY28 Budget and proposed operational override; and more
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)