There are a few news items worth sharing related to Southborough Public Works. The most notable is a scheduled update on the Main Street project, asking selectmen to address sidewalk parking. Read the full article → from Public Works: Fate of Main St & illegal sidewalk parking to be adressed; updates on paving & Rte 9
Tonight, Southborough voters told the Town they weren’t willing to proceed with easements for the Main Street project. Read the full article → from Main Street easement fails to voters looking to protect Town character (Updated)
The Main St. Design Group Chair told the public “A No vote [on Article 20] could mean a 3 or 5 year wait – or never. Or, it could mean the Town paying $6 or $7 million.” Martin Healey addressed an audience of residents who came to learn about easements for the Main Street project.
The discussion was part of a (civil) debate at a March 31st forum to inform residents before Monday night’s Town Meeting vote. Read the full article → from Main Street: Continued disagreements over parking issues at Town Common
Here is the latest round of videos from local media and the schools. Read the full article → from Videos: Burnett House, Main Street Easements, and Green Communities
At Town Meeting in April, voters will be asked to authorize the Town to negotiate (or “take”) easements for the Main Street redesign project. In preparation, the Main Street Design Working Group is hosting a community forum. Read the full article → from Main Street easements article; Q&A – March 30
This week, the Board of Selectmen voted to implement changes to the Main Street re-design. The decisions centered around safety for drivers and pedestrians. Meanwhile, residents worried about decreased parking in an area heavily used by the community. Read the full article → from Residents concerned about reducing parking on Main St and Common, near activity hub
If you’d like to see the Board of Selectmen meeting live tonight, best head to the Town House at 6:30. Read the full article → from BOS meeting tonight won’t air live: Main St and Debt Capacity
MassDOT has rescheduled its informational meeting on the Main Street reconstruction project. Read the full article → from MassDOT meeting on Main St project – March 11
I just got word that the Main Street meeting scheduled for tonight is postponed. Read the full article → from Tonight’s MassDOT Main Street meeting postponed
MassDOT will hold an informational meeting on the Main Street reconstruction project this month. Read the full article → from MassDOT meeting on Main St project – January 28
Last night, the Board of Selectmen voted unanimously to approve the 25% reconstruction plans for a portion of Main Street, Route 85, and Common Street. Read the full article → from BOS drives Main Street forward
I’ve queued up a few stories on Town government news.
With a new video out that should garner interest, it’s time to share them. Read the full article → from Roundup of Town news: Updated Main Street presentation, Town tax collectors may take titles, planned info hub and promoting mentors
Selectmen voiced support for revised Main Street reconstruction plans but held off on voting until next month. Read the full article → from BOS to vote on revised Main Street reconstruction plans November 18
A list of board and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in government (10/20-10/26/14): Main Street and FY16 Budget