Southbridge public meetings in 2024
8 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Board of Health
The Southbridge Board of Health will hold a public hearing concerning solid waste regulations. The board also intends to discuss and vote on amending regulation 5.5.3 to reflect the present process.
- Public hearing regarding solid waste regulations
- Vote to amend regulation 5.5.3 to reflect the present process
Board of Health
The Board of Health will review a proposal for a new water tank on Commercial Drive and a water line loop from the Airport to Pleasant Street. The meeting includes public hearings for tobacco fine appeals at three locations. Additionally, the board will vote on several trash bill commitments, including one for $644,920.00.
- Proposed water tank on Commercial Drive and water line loop from Airport to Pleasant Street
- Public hearings for tobacco fine appeals at 214 Hamilton St., 67 Central St., and 39 Main St.
- Vote on FY2025, 1st quarter trash bill commitment of $644,920.00
- Discussion regarding the Inter-Municipal Agreement for Local Public Health Services
Board of Health
The Southbridge Board of Health will hold a public hearing to discuss and vote on amendments to Chapter 2 of the Code of Regulations. The proposed changes concern the storage and disposal of solid waste, specifically Section 5.5 and §5.3. The amendment addresses a 30-day notice period for property owners opting in or out of the Municipal Curbside Program before quarterly billing.
- Public hearing on amendments to Chapter 2: Storage and Disposal of Solid Waste
- Proposed changes to Section 5.5 and §5.3 regarding solid waste regulations
- Requirement for property owners to provide 30 days' notice to opt in or out of the Municipal Curbside Program
Urban and Community Forestry Advisory Board
The Urban and Community Forestry Advisory Board will discuss board organization and the job description for an Urban Forester. The meeting also includes discussion regarding the formation of an Urban and Community Forestry Commission.
- Urban Forester job description
- Formation of Urban and Community Forestry Commission
- Board organization
Conservation Commission
The Commission will review a Notice of Intent for roadway, sidewalk, and drainage improvements on East Main Street. The meeting also includes updates on enforcement actions at Pleasant Hill Estates and 87 Golf Street.
- Notice of Intent: East Main Street roadway, sidewalk, and drainage improvements
- Update: Pleasant Hill Estates enforcement action
- Update: 87 Golf Street enforcement action
- Follow-up: Flooding issues at Charlton Street and Worcester Street
- Certificate of Compliance request for 5-15 Case Street
Conservation Commission
The Southbridge Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a Notice of Intent filed by EcoTec, Inc. on behalf of the Town of Southbridge. The proposal includes roadway, sidewalk, and drainage improvements on East Main Street from Morris Street to Sandersdale Road. The work is proposed within bordering vegetated wetlands, flood-prone land, and riverfront areas.
- Notice of Intent for East Main Street improvements (Morris Street to Sandersdale Road)
- Proposed roadway, sidewalk, and drainage work
- Work affecting bordering vegetated wetlands, flood-prone land, and riverfront area
Public Pole Hearings
The Town Manager is holding a public hearing regarding petitions from National Grid and Verizon New England, Inc. The requests involve relocating poles, wires, and fixtures along Charlton St. and Paige Hill Road.
- Installation of 1 JO Pole and underground primary cable on Charlton St.
- Installation of 2 JO Poles and relocation of 2 JO Poles on Paige Hill Road
School Committee
This meeting consists of routine administrative and procedural items. The committee will review the June 18 minutes and hold a citizen's forum.
- Review of June 18 minutes