This summer, the Select Board came up with the list of issues/tasks they are looking to tackle or make headway on this year.
I’m combining them in a series of posts by goal categories. This one includes next steps to deal with Fire and Police Dispatch issues, plus six other items. Read the full article → from Select Board FY24 Goals (& Public Safety Dispatch next steps)
The Select Board voted to ask Mass Dept of Transportation to add an HCVE/HVE* to Flagg Road. The Town will seek to add the restriction without lifting any existing truck exclusions, including the one on Main Street. Read the full article → from Town pursuing heavy truck exclusion on Flagg
On Tuesday, the Select Board will hear recommendations for handling the problems caused by heavy trucks on Town roads. Based on consultant VHB’s presentation, the Board may consider swapping the truck exclusion on Route 30 for ones on five Southborough back roads – plus two more overnight exclusions. Read the full article → from Select Board to discuss truck exclusions
Selectmen agree with Flagg Road residents that tractor trailers pose a safety issue for their street. However, the Board isn’t willing to pursue changes to truck routes without first studying potential impacts to other roads. Read the full article → from Selectmen pursuing “global” study to help guide decisions on truck traffic in town
Southborough Wicked Local covered the discussion and vote on safety issues on Deerfoot Road and Parkerville Road. Read the full article → from SWL: Selectmen to ask state for Truck Exclusion on Deerfoot and Parkerville