There were no major controversies at Monday night’s Board of Selectmen meeting. But there were a lot of interesting tidbits including roadblocks to re-turfing a town field and discussion of a public records request policy. Read the full article → from BOS meeting recap: 9-11 Field roadblocks, public records policy, taxes and more (Updated)
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Barn Hollow discord: BOS allows homeowners “revocable” right to mow some open space
Last night, the Board of Selectmen again addressed controversial Open Space issues at Barn Hollow. Read the full article → from Barn Hollow discord: BOS allows homeowners “revocable” right to mow some open space
(Updated) BOS to address questions about Barn Hollow open space and “behind closed doors” communications
Several residents addressed the Board of Selectmen about a purported plan to grant “non-revokable licenses” allowing Barn Hollow residents to utilize their Open Space encroachments. Read the full article → from (Updated) BOS to address questions about Barn Hollow open space and “behind closed doors” communications
Town Meeting: Barn Hollow Open Space accepted; more controversial items up for vote tonight
Town Meeting had an estimated over 400 in attendance last night. (No official count yet.) Voters easily approved most articles addressed, including a controversial open space acceptance.
13 Articles still need to be addressed at the continued meeting, beginning 7:30 pm tonight at the Trottier Middle School auditorium. Read the full article → from Town Meeting: Barn Hollow Open Space accepted; more controversial items up for vote tonight
Vote for what you care about or someone else will
Recent conversations have made me realize that some residents don’t understand the power a single voter has at town meeting. Last year, each person who showed up represented 38 registered voters. That 2.6% decide whether to approve a budget or reduce it. So if there’s a budget you care about be there to support it. Read the full article → from Vote for what you care about or someone else will
BOS: Gulbankians resolution lies with voters; Barn Hollow proceeding unresolved; Town meeting postponed – April 16th & 17th
Residents at Annual Town Meeting will be given the chance to “effect a resolution” on an issue that has been plaguing the Town for years. But it’s not the compromise that most of us expected to vote on this April. Read the full article → from BOS: Gulbankians resolution lies with voters; Barn Hollow proceeding unresolved; Town meeting postponed – April 16th & 17th
Roundup of MWDN town government news: Open Space concerns on Deerfoot, continued debate on Barn Hollow, and “installation” of the new chief
I just can’t get to everything. So, it’s a good thing that The Metrowest Daily News has a reporter that covers some of the town meetings I miss. Read the full article → from Roundup of MWDN town government news: Open Space concerns on Deerfoot, continued debate on Barn Hollow, and “installation” of the new chief
Public hearings on Medical Marijuana and Barn Hollow Open Space compromises (Updated)
Last night, the Planning Board discussed its plans for upcoming public hearings on warrant articles slated for the Annual Town Meeting. Two of the articles are new compromises reached on issues tabled at the Special Town Meeting in October: Medical Marijuana dispensary zoning and Barn Hollow Open Space land parcel acceptance. Read the full article → from Public hearings on Medical Marijuana and Barn Hollow Open Space compromises (Updated)
Planning Board to discuss reassesment of Main Street project articles and continuing controversies – February 10
The Planning Board will meet on Monday night to discuss 9 warrant articles for the Annual Town Meeting. Two are old ones mired in controversy. Four of the articles are related to a recent citizen effort to reassess the Main Street project and burying/moving utility wires. Read the full article → from Planning Board to discuss reassesment of Main Street project articles and continuing controversies – February 10
Barn Hollow open space issues still need working through
Monday night, the Planning Board discussed the developer’s new proposal. The only real consensus in the room was that it needed more work. Read the full article → from Barn Hollow open space issues still need working through
MWDN: Barn Hollow compromise hits roadblock
The Metrowest Daily News reports that the compromise for the disputed open space isn’t proceeding as proposed last fall. Read the full article → from MWDN: Barn Hollow compromise hits roadblock
MWDN: Southborough looking at three working groups to solve town problems
The Metrowest Daily News reported today on discussions at last week’s Planning Board meeting. There, the board discussed the forming of working groups to workout some of the towns recent thorny issues. Read the full article → from MWDN: Southborough looking at three working groups to solve town problems
Wrap up of Monday night’s Special Town meeting: Postponed votes on Marijuana and Barn Hollow
n case you didn’t make it to last night’s Special Town Meeting (and judging by the turnout, you probably didn’t), here’s my recap. Read the full article → from Wrap up of Monday night’s Special Town meeting: Postponed votes on Marijuana and Barn Hollow
Get ready for Monday night’s Special Town meeting
In preparation for Monday night’s Special Town meeting, I’ve summarized the articles up for vote and public positions on them. Read the full article → from Get ready for Monday night’s Special Town meeting