Government
Southborough tax bills due Nov. 2
The Town of Southborough announced Oct. 28 that Real Estate, Personal Property and Water bills for the second quarter of fiscal year 2027 are due Nov. 2, with payment options listed for residents.
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The Select Board, Finance Committee, Town Meeting and every other town board, from the meeting record.
Government · Select Board
Select Board Rejects Extra $100,000 for Breakneck Hill
Southborough's Select Board voted down a Stewardship Committee bid for an extra $100,000 in Breakneck Hill restoration funding ahead of Special Town Meeting.
Government · Planning Board
Planning Board continues Costco, zoning hearings
Southborough Planning Board opens first Costco hearing, pushes vote to October 19.
Government · Trails Committee
Trails Committee Plans Funding Strategy After CPA Rejection
Trails Committee responded to CPA application rejection with proposed floor amendment strategy. The Select Board voted 1-4 against the application, and the Advisory Committee voted 0-7 against it, citing bridge cost concerns.
Government · Select Board
Select Board appoints Amy Berry as interim town clerk
Select board unanimously appointed Amy Berry as interim town clerk, effective October 1, 2026. The Board appointed Berry at $56.40 per hour ($117,312 annualized) to serve through May 11, 2027. Berry, who previously served as Deputy Town Clerk in Southborough and currently serves as Grafton Town
Government · Select Board
Select Board stays in waste disposal consortium for contract talks
Southborough Select Board voted to remain in a 35-community waste disposal contract consortium. The Board unanimously approved staying with the Walpole-led negotiation group for a successor agreement with WIN Waste Innovations, whose current contract expires December 31, 2027. Town Counsel
Government · Select Board
Select Board Votes to Stay in Waste Disposal Consortium
Southborough's Select Board backs a 33-space Fayville Park parking plan but withholds a formal vote pending a history center deed dispute.
Government · Trails Committee
Trails Committee applies for $4,739.77 Peninsula Trail grant
Southborough Trails Committee submitted a $4,739.77 Choate Fund grant application to enhance the Peninsula Trail by expanding gravel areas, installing permanent benches, and adding interpretive signage. At its August 27 meeting, the committee unanimously approved prior minutes. Members discussed
Government · Recreation Commission
Southborough Recreation Commission Postpones Fay Memorial Park CPC Application
Southborough Recreation Commission postponed its Fay Memorial Park CPC application pending Select Board discussion. Chair Kristin LaVault reported on the Community Preservation Committee meeting and indicated the commission will meet with the Select Board on September 2nd to discuss the project
Government · Registrars of Voters
Registrars elect Ackley Chair, Hegarty Clerk
Board of Registrars elected new leadership and delegated election powers in an organizational meeting. Keith Ackley was elected Chair and James Hegarty Clerk in unanimous votes by the three-member board. The board unanimously delegated to Town Clerk Hegarty broad authority to certify nomination
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