Updates related to the proposed Medical Marijuana dispensary and related citizen’s petitions to change Town bylaws. Read the full article → from BOS to appoint “negotiation team” for Marijuana dispensary on Friday; Citizen’s Article hearings 3/28
marijuana dispensaries
Citizens petition bringing 3 Medical marijuana bylaws to Town Meeting
Last night, residents brought forward citizens petitions on Medical Marijuana bylaws. Read the full article → from Citizens petition bringing 3 Medical marijuana bylaws to Town Meeting
BOS approves “non-opposition” to Medical Marijuana Dispensary but urges seeking new site
Selectmen agreed that the spot wasn’t the best choice. Still, they voted to provide a letter of non-opposition to the dispensary. Read the full article → from BOS approves “non-opposition” to Medical Marijuana Dispensary but urges seeking new site
Stir over Medical Marijuana dispensary
Yesterday, I informed readers that selectmen will be addressing a potential Medical Marijuana dispensary in Town at their Tuesday meeting.
The news not only stirred up controversy in the comments, it spurned an online petition. Read the full article → from Stir over Medical Marijuana dispensary
Medical Marijuana dispensary pursuing Southborough location (Updated)
An applicant is taking steps to site a Medical Marijuana dispensary in Southborough. Read the full article → from Medical Marijuana dispensary pursuing Southborough location (Updated)
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 news: Article positions, finalizing Gulbankians solution, and no video of candidate “sabotage”
To be honest, I haven’t managed to watch last night’s full Board of Selectmen meeting yet. But I did pick up a tidbit and Southborough Wicked Local filled me in on other highlights.
The website also reported an update on the alleged attempted sabotage of a candidate’s bid for a seat on the board. Read the full article → from BOS news: Article positions, finalizing Gulbankians solution, and no video of candidate “sabotage”
BOH news: Support marijuana zoning, considering smoking reg changes, and Chair running for BOS
Board of Health Chair, Louis Fazen, III, has filed papers for the 2 year Board of Selectmen seat. And The Metrowest Daily News covered this week’s BOH meeting. Read the full article → from BOH news: Support marijuana zoning, considering smoking reg changes, and Chair running for BOS
The week in government (3/3/14-3/10/14): Tobacco, marijauna and measles; Green Community; athletic fields; and more budget meetings and talks (Updated)
A list of department and committee meetings for the week with agenda highlights. Read the full article → from The week in government (3/3/14-3/10/14): Tobacco, marijauna and measles; Green Community; athletic fields; and more budget meetings and talks (Updated)
Update on warrant articles: Marijuana zoning map, new controversy on Main Street project, and Barn Hollow still lacks consensus
Here are some updates on some of the controversial issues that have pending warrant articles for the Annual Town Meeting. Read the full article → from Update on warrant articles: Marijuana zoning map, new controversy on Main Street project, and Barn Hollow still lacks consensus
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
New approach to passing zoning bylaw revisions
At Monday’s Planning Board meeting, members discussed their intended warrant articles for the Annual Town Meeting in April. They hope to include two zoning bylaw revisions: Medical Marijuana zoning (tabled from fall) and Site Plan Review bylaws. Read the full article → from New approach to passing zoning bylaw revisions