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: Understanding Neary School: How we got to where we are (Updated)
Government
The week in government (Updated-Again)
Planning hearings on zoning bylaws, Select Board on FY27 Budget and upcoming Town Meetings, School Committee STM Info forums, Regional School Committee on FY27 Budget and School Calendarand 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-Again)
Southborough Youth & Family Services winter newsletter
The agency spotlights the importance of healthy relationships and community connections. Plus, tips on getting "back on track", financial needs resources, and more.
Southborough Youth & Family Services asked me to share news about it’s latest bi-monthly newsletter. Read the full article → from Southborough Youth & Family Services winter newsletter
School Committee’s Town Meeting Explainer & Info Forums (Updated Again)
The Southborough School Committee is reaching out to the community with info about what the March 2nd STM is about, why voters should attend, and public forums to help answer questions in advance.
The Special Town Meeting about Southborough school buildings is coming up in ten days. Earlier this week, I posted about related Info Sessions the Southborough School Committee will be hosting over the next week. The committee reached out this morning with an announcement and flyers to communicate directly with readers. Read the full article → from School Committee’s Town Meeting Explainer & Info Forums (Updated Again)
Election Update
Potential race for Select Board, a potentially vacant seat that needs a candidate, and more.
An update on who is and isn’t running for Town offices. Read the full article → from Election Update
Finn & Neary Principal Finalist visits and Neary Roof Info sessions (Updated – Again)
Next week, the Southborough schools will be holding multiple events of special interest to parents of children who attend Southborough elementary schools, or will attend in future years. Read the full article → from Finn & Neary Principal Finalist visits and Neary Roof Info sessions (Updated – Again)
AG’s office “partially” approves Town’s ADU Bylaw
The decision strikes the bylaw's ban on "mobile homes" based on how those are defined under Southborough bylaws.
The Attorney General’s office issued its finding on the Town’s bylaws allowing, but limiting, the by-right use of Accessory Dwelling Units. The version overwhelmingly passed by Town Meeting voters last fall is only “partially” approved as complying with state laws. Read the full article → from AG’s office “partially” approves Town’s ADU Bylaw
Letter: Al Hamilton on decision to not seek re-election
My Southborough accepts signed letters to the editor submitted by Southborough residents. Letters may be emailed to mysouthborough@gmail.com.
The following letter is from Al Hamilton, a member of the Select Board. Read the full article → from Letter: Al Hamilton on decision to not seek re-election
The week in government (Updated)
Conservation Commission Hearings 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)
AG greenlights zoning bylaw passed for Costco
Today, the state Attorney General’s office issued an opinion approving the zoning Article passed by the October Special Town Meeting. Under the new bylaw, Costco will be able to apply for a permit to build and open a new store in Southborough. Read the full article → from AG greenlights zoning bylaw passed for Costco
Proposed zoning changes for 55+ (or not) Housing
Questions raised about doubled density allowances and lack of cap on special permitted projects
Today, I’m spotlighting another one of the the proposed zoning bylaw revisions headed to Annual Town Meeting in April — the “55+ Housing Bylaw Update. Read the full article → from Proposed zoning changes for 55+ (or not) Housing
Planning working on zoning changes to Industrial Park uses and several other Articles for Annual Town Meeting (Updated)
Hearings on changes to encourage economic development are in addition to ones correcting errors in bylaws, expanding allowed 55+ Housing & Accessory dwellings, and allowing Tricentennial signs/banners
This winter, the Planning Board is holding hearings on multiple, wide-ranging revisions to Southborough’s zoning bylaws. Today, I’m covering a quick look at the full list and a deeper dive on one of them. Read the full article → from Planning working on zoning changes to Industrial Park uses and several other Articles for Annual Town Meeting (Updated)
Town Election season opens Friday (Updated – Again)
If you’re interested in running for a Southborough Town Office, the window opens tomorrow. Read the full article → from Town Election season opens Friday (Updated – Again)
Plans for new live-in special ed & vocational training center
A Southborough developer is launching a new nonprofit facility inside one of his existing buildings on Rte 9
This winter, the Planning Board is holding hearings on a new facility in Southborough focused on specialized education “providing life-skills instruction, vocational training, and residential accommodations for individuals with disabilities”.
No, it’s not an expansion of New England Center for Children. Read the full article → from Plans for new live-in special ed & vocational training center