At last night’s meeting, the Open Space Preservation Commission meeting decided to support accepting the Barn Hollow open space parcel at Monday night’s Special Town meeting. This is in lieu of accepting the compromise proposed earlier this week by Selectman John Rooney. Read the full article → from MWDN: Barn Hollow open space “compromise” rejected by OSPC
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MWDN: Barn Hollow open space problems may be resolved through compromise and committee appointments delayed
There has been a lot of coverage of problems with Barn Hollow open space over the last two months. And it’s been a hot topic on the agendas of several town boards and committees.
Thanks to Selectman John Rooney, there may now be a compromise acceptable to all parties. Read the full article → from MWDN: Barn Hollow open space problems may be resolved through compromise and committee appointments delayed
Roundup of Planning Board business in the news (Updated)
Two topics of recent stories by The Metrowest Daily News are relevant to the agenda for tonight’s Planning Board meeting. Read the full article → from Roundup of Planning Board business in the news (Updated)
Board of Selectmen discuss their positions on motions for upcoming Special Town Meeting
The Town of Southborough has finalized the articles slated for the October 7th Special Town Meeting. At their September 17 meeting, the Board of Selectmen discussed their official positions. Read the full article → from Board of Selectmen discuss their positions on motions for upcoming Special Town Meeting
Open Space process update
The process has begun to appoint a committee to resolve Open Space process issues. Read the full article → from Open Space process update
MWDN: Southborough lacks a process to protect Open Space
The Metrowest Daily News explored the issue behind tonight’s joint meeting between Selectmen, Advisory Committee and the Planning Board. Read the full article → from MWDN: Southborough lacks a process to protect Open Space
MWDN: Bylaws for Open Space back in play
The Metrowest Daily News reports that the Open Space Preservation Commission are planning to propose their own version of the Open Space Residential Development bylaws. Read the full article → from MWDN: Bylaws for Open Space back in play
MWDN: Planning Board drops revised Open Space portion of zoning bylaw overhaul
Metrowest Daily News reports that at last night’s Planning Board meeting, the board voted to drop the OSRD portion of the zoning bylaw revisions. The new bylaws are scheduled to be voted on in a Special Town Meeting in October. The board believed this controversial section would cause the effort to fail. Read the full article → from MWDN: Planning Board drops revised Open Space portion of zoning bylaw overhaul
MWDN: New open space bylaw in Southborough in jeopardy
As town boards continue their review of a massive overhaul of the town’s zoning code, one element of the proposal is drawing some fire. At a Planning Board meeting earlier this week, the Open Space Preservation Committee reiterated their opposition to new rules that are intended to encourage builders to preserve more open space. Read the full article → from MWDN: New open space bylaw in Southborough in jeopardy