Select Board approved water infrastructure funding and police staffing. The Board unanimously voted to accept a $1 million interest-free loan from the Massachusetts Water Resource Authority for Fisher Road and Presidential Drive water main improvements, designed to create a more efficient system.
Southborough Select Board sets two-track FY28 budget plan amid possible override.
The Community Preservation Committee continued review of four FY27 funding applications for Town Meeting. The Golf Course Irrigation project's estimated cost climbed to $970,475 for a four-to-five month undertaking, while the Peninsula Trail project sought $471,828 after removing a planned
Southborough Trust Funds Board advanced internal restructuring and financial oversight planning for the $5.2 million portfolio. Chair Sam Stivers, Member Sue Wood, and Treasurer Brian Ballantine unanimously approved the June 10 meeting minutes and discussed organizing trust funds into functional
Conservation Commission approved Orders of Conditions for two residential projects and closed two prior compliance cases. Benjamin Smith, acting as Chair, led the body through public hearings for a Valley Road Eagle Scout footbridge project and a Newton Street garage and accessory dwelling unit
Southborough Library Board promoted two staff members to Library Associate positions. Chair Jane Davis led unanimous votes promoting part-time Library Technician Anastasia Koleniskova and Library Page Jackson Harris to part-time Library Associates at Grade 2, Step 8 ($23.41 per hour) effective July
Southborough Trails Committee approved prior minutes and advanced two phases of Peninsula Trail development. Phase I was scheduled for Community Preservation Committee review on July 21, following a Massachusetts Trail Grants Administrator's site inspection of the completed gate, fencing, signs,
Southborough's Zoning Board unanimously approved variances for a Costco warehouse at 21 Coslin Drive, clearing restrictions needed to handle a 40-foot grade change. The board granted relief for 31-foot retaining walls and 36.5-foot light poles instead of the 20-foot maximum. No residential abutters
Tricentennial Committee advanced planning for 2027 anniversary celebration across 15 planned events. Chair Don Morris oversaw discussion of Library Director Ryan Donovan's planned programming — history talks, art exhibits, and a revived Strawberry Social — and Select Board member Sam Stivers'
The Southborough Golf Course Committee approved the Audubon project scope and submitted a $970,000 Community Preservation Act grant application for irrigation system renovation. Members Brenna Pierson and Freddie Gillespie completed the Audubon scope, which was approved unanimously. Funding
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