Southborough public meetings in 2023

Southborough Zoning Board of Appeals

The provided document contains only meeting packet titles and time notices. No specific proposals, hearings, or decisions are detailed in the text.

Select Board

The meeting agenda contains only procedural items with no substantive decisions or public hearings planned.

Tricentennial Committee

The provided agenda contains only the meeting time and references to revised documents. No specific discussion items or decisions are listed in the text.

Historical Commission

The provided document contains only procedural references to meeting files and does not list any specific topics, motions, or discussions for the Historical Commission.

Neary Building School Committee –Designer Selection Subcommittee

The agenda is procedural boilerplate and does not list specific discussion items or decisions.

Southborough Zoning Board of Appeals

The provided document contains only the meeting time and file names for the Southborough Zoning Board of Appeals. No specific proposals, hearings, or decisions are detailed in the text.

Select Board

The provided document contains only file names and timestamps for the Southborough Select Board meeting. There are no specific proposals, decisions, or discussions listed in the text.

Board of Commissioners of Trust Funds

The provided agenda consists of procedural boilerplate and does not list specific discussion items or decisions.

Southborough Zoning Board of Appeals

The scheduled meeting for the Southborough Zoning Board of Appeals on October 25, 2023, was canceled according to the provided agenda text.

Neary Building School Committee –Designer Selection Subcommittee

The Neary School Building Committee's Designer Selection Subcommittee is meeting to discuss the selection of a designer for the school project. The agenda is minimal and contains no specific action items or details.

Community Center Exploration Committee

This is a regular meeting of the Community Center Exploration Committee. The agenda contains only the meeting time and a reference to an agenda document, with no listed discussion items or decisions.

Select Board

This is a procedural Select Board meeting agenda with no substantive items listed. The agenda only references document packets and a revised agenda PDF, with no decisions, discussions, or action items specified.

• Revised agenda PDF for 2023.10.24
• Agenda packet PDF for 10.24.23

Historical Commission

This is the agenda for the Southborough Historical Commission meeting on October 23, 2023, at 7:00 PM. The agenda contains only the meeting time and a reference to a PDF document, with no listed agenda items. It appears to be a procedural placeholder.

Neary School Building Committee - Finance Subcommittee

This is a procedural meeting of the Finance Subcommittee of the Neary School Building Committee. The agenda contains no specific discussion items, only the meeting time and a reference to an agenda document.

Northborough-Southborough Regional School District Committee

This is a joint open meeting of the Policy Development Subcommittees of the Northborough-Southborough Regional School Committee. The agenda contains no specific items beyond the meeting itself, indicating it is primarily procedural or focused on policy discussion without listed action items.

Cable Television Committee

This is a procedural meeting of the Southborough Cable Television Committee with no specific agenda items listed in the provided text. The only document referenced is the agenda PDF itself, so no decisions or discussions are detailed.

Golf Course Committee

This is a procedural meeting of the Golf Course Committee with no specific agenda items listed. The only document referenced is the agenda PDF itself.

Southborough Trails Committee

This is a regular meeting of the Southborough Trails Committee. The agenda contains only the meeting time and a reference to a PDF document, with no specific items listed, so it appears to be procedural in nature.

Housing Authority

This meeting agenda contains only the date, time, and body name, with no listed items for discussion or decision. It is purely procedural boilerplate.

Recreation Commission

This is the agenda for the Southborough Recreation Commission meeting on October 18, 2023. The agenda contains only the meeting time and a reference to a PDF document, with no listed agenda items. It appears to be a procedural placeholder.

Historical Commission

This is the agenda for the Southborough Historical Commission meeting on October 18, 2023. The agenda contains only the meeting time and a reference to a PDF document, with no listed agenda items. It appears to be a procedural placeholder.

Southborough Housing Opportunity Partnership Committee

The provided agenda for the Southborough Housing Opportunity Partnership Committee contains no specific items for discussion or decision. The document serves as a procedural placeholder.

Northborough-Southborough Regional School District Committee

The Northborough-Southborough Regional School Committee is holding a regular meeting. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific action items or detailed discussion topics listed in the provided text.

Northborough-Southborough Regional School District Committee

This is a procedural agenda for the Northborough-Southborough Regional School Committee's Student Advisory Committee meeting on October 18, 2023, at 5:45 p.m. No substantive items are listed for discussion or decision.

• Meeting of the Student Advisory Committee at 5:45 p.m.

Municipal Technology Committee

The provided document for the October 17, 2023, Municipal Technology Committee meeting contains no specific agenda items or discussion topics. The record is limited to the meeting time and the agenda file itself.

Capital Improvement & Planning Committee

The provided agenda for the Southborough Capital Improvement & Planning Committee contains no specific items for discussion or decision. The document serves only as a procedural notice of the meeting time.

Council on Aging

This agenda for the Southborough Council on Aging meeting on October 13, 2023, contains only the meeting time and a reference to an attached PDF agenda document. No specific discussion or decision items are listed, so the meeting appears to be procedural or administrative in nature.

• Meeting scheduled for 11:30 a.m. on October 13, 2023
• Agenda references a PDF document (2023.10.13 COA AGENDA.PDF) but no details are provided in the text

Economic Development Committee

This is a procedural agenda for the Economic Development Committee meeting on October 12, 2023, with no substantive items listed. The agenda includes only the meeting time and a reference to a PDF document, indicating no specific decisions or discussions are detailed.

Board of Commissioners of Trust Funds

The Board of Commissioners of Trust Funds is holding a scheduled meeting. The agenda text contains only the meeting time and a reference to a PDF document, with no specific items listed, so the board's decisions or discussions are not detailed here.

• Meeting scheduled for 8:00 a.m. on 2023-10-12
• Agenda references document '2023.10.12 TRUST FUNDS AGENDA.PDF'

Community Preservation Committee

This is a procedural meeting of the Community Preservation Committee. The agenda contains no specific items for discussion or decision.

Board of Assessors

This is a procedural agenda for the Southborough Board of Assessors meeting on October 12, 2023, at 4:15 p.m. The agenda contains no specific items for discussion or decision, only a reference to a PDF document. No substantive actions are scheduled.

Library Board of Trustees

The Library Board of Trustees has two meetings scheduled for October 12, 2023, at 6:30 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. The agenda text provides only the meeting times and document references, with no specific items listed. This appears to be a procedural notice rather than a detailed agenda.

• Two separate meeting sessions scheduled (6:30 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.)
• Revised agenda document available for the 6:30 p.m. meeting
• Standard agenda document available for the 7:00 p.m. meeting

PILOT Committee

This is a procedural meeting of the Southborough PILOT Committee. The agenda lists only the meeting time and references two agenda documents, with no specific items for discussion or decision.

• Meeting scheduled for 6:30 p.m.
• Revised agenda document available

Southborough Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will review the Park Central 40B housing development application.

• Park Central 40B housing development application

Northborough-Southborough Regional School District Committee

This is a brief agenda for the Northborough-Southborough Regional School District Committee's Operational Budget Subcommittee open meeting. The agenda lists only the meeting time and a reference to a final budget subcommittee document, with no specific agenda items detailed.

• Operational Budget Subcommittee open meeting

Southborough School Committee

This is a procedural agenda for the Southborough School Committee meeting on October 11, 2023. The agenda text contains only the meeting time and a reference to a PDF document, with no specific agenda items listed.

Southborough Youth Commission

The provided agenda contains only procedural information regarding the meeting time and associated documents. No specific discussion topics, motions, or decisions are listed in the text.

Board of Health

The provided document for the Southborough Board of Health meeting on October 10, 2023, contains only the meeting time and a reference to an agenda file. No specific topics, discussions, or decisions are detailed in the text provided.

Select Board

The provided documents consist only of various revisions of the meeting agenda and an agenda packet supplement. No specific proposals, votes, or discussion topics are listed in the text.

Housing Authority

This is the agenda for the Southborough Housing Authority's regular meeting on October 10, 2023, at 5:30 P.M. The agenda text provides no specific items for discussion or decision, only the meeting time and a reference to an attached PDF document. As such, the meeting appears to be procedural in nature, with no concrete actions or topics listed in the provided text.

• Meeting scheduled for 5:30 P.M. on 2023-10-10
• Agenda references attached PDF document 2023.10.10 HOUSING AUTHORITY AGENDA.PDF

Master Plan Implementation Committee

This is a procedural agenda with no listed substantive items. The committee is scheduled to meet at 6:30 P.M., but no specific decisions or discussions are detailed.

Southborough Stewardship Committee

This is a procedural meeting of the Southborough Stewardship Committee with no specific agenda items listed. The agenda only includes the meeting time and a reference to a PDF document, so no decisions or discussions are detailed.

Southborough School Committee

This agenda is only a placeholder with a meeting date and time; no specific items are listed. The committee will likely discuss routine school business, but no details are provided.

Southborough Trails Committee

This is a procedural meeting of the Southborough Trails Committee with no substantive agenda items listed. The agenda contains only the meeting time and references to two PDF documents, both titled as the agenda for this date.

• No specific agenda items listed

Recreation Commission

This is a regular meeting of the Southborough Recreation Commission. The agenda contains no specific discussion or decision items, only the meeting time and a reference to an agenda PDF.

Pre-K to 8 School Building Committee

This is a procedural agenda for the Neary School Building Committee meeting. No specific decisions or discussion items are listed beyond the meeting time and location.

Select Board

This is a procedural meeting agenda for the Southborough Select Board. The agenda contains only the meeting time and a reference to an agenda packet, with no specific discussion or decision items listed.

Dissolved - Affordable Housing Trust Fund Committee

This agenda for the Southborough Affordable Housing Trust Fund Committee meeting on September 29, 2023, contains no substantive items—only a placeholder for the meeting time and a reference to a PDF document. The meeting appears to be procedural or cancelled, with no decisions or discussions listed.

MetroWest Regional Transit Authority

This is the agenda for the MetroWest Regional Transit Authority Finance and Audit Committee meeting on September 27, 2023. The agenda contains only the meeting time and a reference to an anticipated agenda PDF, with no specific items listed. The meeting is procedural in nature, with no concrete decisions or discussion topics detailed in the provided text.

• Meeting scheduled for 12:30 p.m. on 2023-09-27

Council on Aging

The Southborough Council on Aging is holding a regular meeting. The agenda contains no substantive items, only the meeting notice and a reference to the agenda document.

Northborough-Southborough Regional School District Committee

The Northborough and Southborough School Committees are holding a joint open meeting of their Policy Development Subcommittees. The provided agenda contains only the meeting time and no specific discussion items.

Southborough School Committee

The Northborough and Southborough School Committees are holding a joint open meeting of their Policy Development Subcommittees. The provided agenda contains no specific discussion items or decisions.

Golf Course Committee

The agenda for the September 21, 2023 Golf Course Committee meeting contains no substantive items, only a placeholder for a document. This is a procedural-only agenda with no decisions or discussions listed.

PILOT Committee

This is a procedural agenda for the Southborough PILOT Committee meeting. No specific items are listed; the agenda only includes a reference to a PDF document.

Southborough Zoning Board of Appeals

The Southborough Zoning Board of Appeals is meeting to discuss and potentially decide on zoning-related matters. The agenda includes a meeting packet with details on the items to be considered. No specific cases or actions are listed in the provided text.

• Review of meeting packet for 09.20.2023

Board of Health

This is a procedural meeting agenda with no substantive items listed. The only item is a 2:00 P.M. advisory session for the Greater Boroughs Partnership For Health, with a linked agenda document. No decisions or discussions are specified in the provided text.

• 2:00 P.M. Greater Boroughs Partnership For Health Advisory session

Northborough-Southborough Regional School District Committee

The agenda for the September 20, 2023, meeting contains only procedural timing and document placeholders. No specific action items or discussion topics are listed in the provided text.

Northborough-Southborough Regional School District Committee

The Northborough-Southborough Regional School Committee is holding a meeting on September 20, 2023, at 5:30 PM. The agenda text provided is minimal and contains no specific items for discussion or decision, only the meeting time and the committee's name. The linked PDF is the official agenda document.

Southborough Youth Commission

This is a regular meeting of the Southborough Youth Commission. The agenda is minimal, listing only the meeting start time and a reference to the agenda document, with no specific discussion or decision items listed.

Southborough Housing Opportunity Partnership Committee

The provided agenda contains only procedural placeholders and does not list any specific topics for discussion or decision.

Select Board

The provided documents for this meeting contain only administrative packet supplements and do not list specific discussion topics or decisions. No specific ordinances, contracts, or projects are detailed in the available text.

Community Center Exploration Committee

The Community Center Exploration Committee is holding a meeting that includes a joint session with the Community Preservation Committee. The agenda contains no listed discussion items beyond this joint meeting, so the purpose appears to be coordination or an update between the two bodies.

• Joint meeting with Community Preservation Committee

Municipal Technology Committee

This agenda contains only the meeting time and a reference to a PDF document, with no listed agenda items. The meeting is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. on September 19, 2023, but no specific topics, decisions, or discussions are detailed in the provided text.

• No specific agenda items listed

Select Board

This is the agenda for the Southborough Select Board meeting on September 18, 2023. The agenda text provided is minimal, containing only the meeting time and a reference to a PDF document. No specific items are listed in the text, so the meeting appears to be a standard procedural session.

Council on Aging

This is a procedural agenda for the Southborough Council on Aging meeting on September 15, 2023. The only listed item is the meeting start time, with no decisions or discussions specified.

Library Board of Trustees

This is the agenda for the Southborough Library Board of Trustees meeting on September 15, 2023. The provided text contains only the meeting time and a reference to an attached PDF agenda document, with no specific items listed. The meeting appears to be a regular board session, but no decisions or discussion topics are detailed in the available text.

• Meeting scheduled for 11:00 a.m. on 2023-09-15
• Agenda document referenced as 2023.09.15 LIBRARY AGENDA.PDF

Taxation Aid Committee

The Taxation Aid Committee is holding a meeting with a single agenda item, which appears to be the meeting itself. No substantive decisions or discussions are listed on the agenda.

Historical Commission

This is a procedural agenda for the Southborough Historical Commission meeting on September 13, 2023, at 7:00 P.M. The agenda contains no listed discussion items, decisions, or public hearings—only a reference to an attached PDF agenda document.

• Meeting scheduled for 7:00 P.M. on 2023-09-13

Board of Health

The Southborough Board of Health is meeting to attend the Greater Boroughs Partnership for Health Advisory session. The agenda includes only this advisory item and a linked document, with no other business listed.

• Greater Boroughs Partnership For Health Advisory session

Southborough School Committee

This is a procedural agenda for the Southborough School Committee meeting on September 13, 2023. The agenda text contains only the meeting time and a reference to an attached PDF document, with no listed agenda items or decisions to report.

Housing Authority

This agenda contains only the meeting time and a reference to a PDF document, with no listed items for discussion or decision. It appears to be procedural boilerplate with no substantive business specified.

Recreation Commission

This is a procedural agenda for the Southborough Recreation Commission meeting on September 12, 2023, at 7:00 P.M. The only listed item is the meeting itself, with an attached agenda PDF. No specific decisions or discussion topics are listed.

• Meeting scheduled for 7:00 P.M. on 2023-09-12

The commission voted 5‑0 to approve the updated capital plan, which includes a $360,000 allocation for the Mooney soccer field and a $10,000 field‑repair fund. It also approved a $2,352 grant for the National Recreation and Parks Association Year 2 program by a 4‑0 vote and approved the meeting minutes from June 13 and August 15, 2023. A permit request for private tennis lessons was denied, keeping the 2021 rule that private lessons are not allowed on public courts.

• Approved updated capital plan (5-0)
• Approved $2,352 NRPA Year 2 program (4-0)
• Approved meeting minutes from 6/13/23 and 8/15/23 (5-0)
• Denied permit for private tennis lessons on public courts (rule upheld)
• Deferred $360,000 Mooney soccer field project to FY26
• Approved $10,000 field‑repair fund as part of capital plan

Community Preservation Committee

This is a procedural agenda for the Southborough Community Preservation Committee meeting on September 11, 2023. The agenda contains only the meeting time and a reference to a PDF document, with no specific items for discussion or decision listed.

• No specific agenda items provided

The Committee conducted preliminary reviews of three funding applications for trails, historic restoration, and golf course irrigation. Members also reviewed the Affordable Housing Trust Fund Strategic Financial Plan and authorized a formal response letter to SHOPC.

• Scheduled project presentation meeting for October 12, 2023
• Authorized Chair Benjamin Smith to compose a response letter to Doriann Jasinski regarding the AHTF Strategic Plan
• Tabled South Union School review

Board of Health

This is a routine meeting agenda for the Southborough Board of Health. The agenda lists only the meeting time and two PDF documents (revised and original agendas), with no specific items detailed.

• Meeting scheduled for 9:30 a.m. on September 5, 2023
• Revised agenda document available (2023.09.05 BOH AGENDA REVISED.PDF)
• Original agenda document available (2023.09.05 BOH AGENDA.PDF)

The Board of Health voted to allow Town Counsel to pursue legal action regarding a potential temporary housing violation at 200 Southville Road. The decision follows a complaint and lack of homeowner response concerning sanitary requirements and unauthorized residency in a trailer.

• Approved Town Counsel to pursue action for potential temporary housing violation at 200 Southville Road (3-0)

Select Board

The provided documents consist only of revised and supplemental agenda files without specific item descriptions or meeting details. No decisions, proposals, or discussions can be identified from the source text.

The Select Board approved several personnel appointments, including a new Police Sergeant and members for the Golf Course and PILOT committees. The Board also approved a limousine license and the installation of a Revolutionary War marker in the Old Burial Ground.

• Appointed Steven Neivert to Police Sergeant (5-0-0)
• Appointed Jennifer Selig to Golf Course Committee (5-0-0)
• Appointed Frank Tipton to PILOT Committee (5-0-0)
• Approved Limousine License for ICON Limousine (5-0-0)
• Approved installation of Revolutionary War marker in Old Burial Ground (5-0-0)
• Appointed Janice Conlin to Insurance Advisory Committee (5-0-0)
• Appointed Megean Mulcahy as Traffic Constable (5-0-0)
• Reappointed Jen Hansen, Catherine Weber, and Elizabeth Kesselman to Cultural Arts Council (5-0-0)

Golf Course Committee

This is a procedural agenda for the Southborough Golf Course Committee meeting on August 31, 2023. The agenda contains only the meeting time and location, with no specific discussion or decision items listed.

• Meeting scheduled for 9:00 a.m. at the Golf Course

The committee approved the August 10, 2023, meeting minutes. Members discussed a Community Preservation Act application for irrigation replacement and identified four priority course improvement projects for a future vote.

• Approved August 10, 2023, meeting minutes (unanimous)

Southborough Public Accessibility Committee

This is the agenda for the Southborough Public Access Committee meeting on August 29, 2023. The agenda contains only the meeting time and a reference to a PDF document, with no listed agenda items. It appears to be a procedural or placeholder agenda.

The provided text is a notice from the Town Clerk stating that minutes and documents for the August 29, 2023, meeting have not been received. No substantive decisions are recorded.

Northborough-Southborough Regional School District Committee

The Northborough-Southborough Regional School Committee is holding a regular meeting on August 29, 2023, at 5:00 p.m. The agenda is limited to procedural items, with no specific decisions or discussions listed.

• Meeting of the Northborough-Southborough Regional School Committee and Superintendency Union #3

Municipal Technology Committee

This agenda is purely procedural boilerplate. It lists only the meeting time (7:00 p.m.) and the committee name, with no specific agenda items, decisions, or discussions provided.

The provided text is a notice from the Town Clerk stating that minutes and documents for the August 29, 2023, meeting have not been received. No substantive decisions are recorded.

Southborough Trails Committee

This is a regular meeting of the Southborough Trails Committee. The agenda contains only the meeting time and a reference to a PDF document, with no listed agenda items, so it is purely procedural.

The committee approved the minutes from August 3 and August 15, 2023. Members discussed an ADA compliance report for the Peninsula Trail Phase I and reviewed funding applications for Phase II. No new project approvals or funding votes were recorded.

• Approved minutes from 08/03/23 and 08/15/2023 (3-0)

Neary Building School Committee –Designer Selection Subcommittee

The Neary Building Committee Designer Selection Subcommittee is meeting to organize the group and establish a meeting schedule. The body will review and approve the Request for Services (RFS) for designer selection.

• Review and approval of Designer Selection RFS

The Designer Selection Subcommittee appointed a Chair and Vice Chair. The group reviewed the Request for Services (RFS) for the Neary School project, which will be sent to legal counsel and the MSBA for approval.

• Appointed Roger Challen as Chair (unanimous)
• Appointed Mark Davis as Vice Chair (unanimous)
• Removed Laboratory Consultant and Theatrical Consultant from selection criteria
• Scheduled next meeting for October 18, 2023

Library Board of Trustees

This is a regular meeting of the Southborough Library Board of Trustees. The agenda contains only the meeting time and a reference to a PDF document, with no listed discussion items or decisions. It appears to be procedural boilerplate.

• Meeting scheduled for 11:00 a.m. on 2023-08-25

The Board of Trustees appointed Diane Wallace, Jaime Hayes, and Deborah Moore as Library Associates. The board also reviewed reports on building water intrusions, IT infrastructure upgrades, and a pending facade restoration project.

• Approved appointment of Diane Wallace as Library Associate at $20/hour (5-0)
• Approved appointment of Jaime Hayes as Library Associate at $20/hour (5-0)
• Approved appointment of Deborah Moore as Library Associate at $20/hour (5-0)
• Approved July 14, 2023 meeting minutes (4-0, 1 abstention)

Economic Development Committee

This agenda contains only the meeting date, time, and a reference to a PDF document, with no listed agenda items. It is purely procedural boilerplate with no substantive decisions or discussions specified.

The committee approved the creation of a post-pandemic survey to guide future priorities. Members also discussed wastewater feasibility for Route 9 and a restoration application for 21 Boston Road. Several items, including board recruitment and grant strategies, were tabled.

• Approved post-pandemic survey for residents and businesses
• Approved 7/26/23 meeting minutes (4-0-0)
• Supported collaboration with Rotary for 9/21/23 networking event
• Agreed to use remaining $8,300 grant funds for Route 9 wastewater parcel study

Board of Assessors

The Southborough Board of Assessors is holding a meeting at 9:00 a.m. The agenda lists only the meeting time and references two PDF documents, with no specific items disclosed in the provided text. This appears to be a routine or procedural meeting.

• Meeting scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on August 24, 2023
• Agenda references a revised PDF document
• Agenda references an original PDF document

The Board of Assessors voted to close the office to the public on Fridays to allow staff uninterrupted time for analysis and inspections. The Board also approved motor vehicle excise tax abatements and a new tax commitment.

• Approved closing the Assessors' office to the public on Fridays starting September 1, 2023 (all in favor)
• Approved motor vehicle excise tax commitments for 334 2023 levy bills totaling $117,211.00 (all in favor)
• Signed motor vehicle excise tax abatements: 2021 ($398.00), 2022 ($1,452.99), and 2023 ($17,416.34)
• Accepted meeting minutes of June 13, 2023 (all in favor)
• Entered Executive Session to review 3ABC extension request from Southborough Historical Society (roll call: Klein, Rice, Widdiss aye)

Community Preservation Committee

This is a procedural meeting of the Community Preservation Committee with no substantive items listed. The agenda only includes the meeting time and reference to agenda documents.

The Committee approved funding for stainless steel snow retention rails for the Town House preservation project. Members also discussed the application process for funding and the potential transfer of $197,000 in affordable housing funds.

• Approved expenditure not to exceed $43,000 for stainless snow retention rails on Town House roof (5-0)
• Approved July 11, 2023 meeting minutes as amended (5-0)

Southborough Youth Commission

This is a regular meeting of the Southborough Youth Commission. The agenda is minimal and contains no specific discussion items, only the meeting time and reference to a packet. It appears to be a procedural meeting with no listed decisions or public hearings.

The Commission approved the minutes from the July 11, 2023 meeting and welcomed new member Laura Chiocco. The Director provided updates on new software implementation and a proposal to reallocate ARPA funding to the Select Board.

• Approved July 11, 2023 meeting minutes (All present approved, one member absent)
• Welcomed new member Laura Chiocco

Recreation Commission

The Recreation Commission meeting scheduled for August 22, 2023, was cancelled. The agenda is procedural, indicating no items will be discussed.

Board of Commissioners of Trust Funds

This is a procedural agenda with no listed discussion items. The Board of Commissioners of Trust Funds is meeting, but the agenda provides no details on specific actions or topics.

The Board decided that the Post War Rehab Fund can be used to assist current town veterans. Members also agreed to invite the Superintendent of Public Works to a future meeting to discuss a 10-year plan for Rural Cemetery improvements.

• Approved June 8, 2023 minutes (3-0)
• Agreed to direct Post War Rehab Fund money to assist current veterans
• Agreed to invite Superintendent of Public Works to a future meeting regarding Rural Cemetery expenses
• Scheduled next meeting for 9/25/23 at 8AM

Neary Building Committee - OPM Subcommittee

This is a procedural meeting of the Neary Building Committee's OPM Subcommittee. The agenda contains only the meeting time and a reference to a PDF document, with no specific items listed for discussion or decision.

The committee dissolved the OPM Subcommittee following the signing of the Skanska USA Building INC. contract. New subcommittees for Designer Selection and Finance were established, and Denise Eddy was appointed Vice Chair.

• Approved meeting minutes from 6/28/2023 (4-0-1), 7/13/2023 (unanimous), and 7/18/2023 (unanimous)
• Dissolved the OPM Subcommittee (unanimous)
• Appointed Denise Eddy as Vice Chair of the Neary School Building Committee (unanimous)
• Established Designer Selection Subcommittee with members Roger Challen, Mark Davis, and Chris Evers (unanimous)
• Established Finance Subcommittee with members Kathryn Cook, Andrew Pfaff, and Jason Malinowski (unanimous)
• Authorized Designer Selection Subcommittee to issue the Designer Selection RFS after legal review (unanimous)
• Tabled formation of Communications Subcommittee until September meeting

Pre-K to 8 School Building Committee

This agenda contains only the meeting time and location for the Neary School Building Committee. No specific discussion items, decisions, or documents are listed, making it purely procedural.

• Meeting scheduled for 7:00 P.M. at Neary School

The committee dissolved the OPM Subcommittee following the signing of a contract with Skanska USA Building INC. New subcommittees for Designer Selection and Finance were established, and Denise Eddy was appointed Vice Chair.

• Approved meeting minutes from 6/28/2023 (4-0-1), 7/13/2023 (unanimous), and 7/18/2023 (unanimous)
• Dissolved the OPM Subcommittee (unanimous)
• Appointed Denise Eddy as Vice Chair (unanimous)
• Established Designer Selection Subcommittee with members Roger Challen, Mark Davis, and Chris Evers (unanimous)
• Established Finance Subcommittee with members Kathryn Cook, Andrew Pfaff, and Jason Malinowski (unanimous)
• Authorized Designer Selection Subcommittee to issue the Designer Selection RFS after legal review (unanimous)
• Delayed formation of Communications Subcommittee until September

Southborough Zoning Board of Appeals

The Southborough Zoning Board of Appeals is holding a regular meeting. The agenda lists only the meeting start time and references a meeting packet, indicating the specific items to be discussed are contained in the packet. This appears to be a standard meeting for hearing zoning appeals and related matters.

• Meeting packet available for review

The Zoning Board of Appeals approved a special permit to convert a single-family home into a two-family dwelling via an attached addition. A second public hearing regarding a special permit for P&H Management Corp at 264 Cordaville Road was held, but the provided record ends before a decision was reached.

• Approved Special Permit for two-family conversion at 9 Jericho Hill Road (5-0)

Board of Health

This agenda contains only the meeting date, time, and a reference to a PDF document, with no listed discussion items, votes, or public hearings. It is purely procedural boilerplate.

The Board of Health approved a conditional septic variance for medical consultations at 14 Main Street and granted sushi rice variances to two restaurants. The Board also appointed a Tobacco Control Program Manager and updated food protection documentation.

• Approved septic variance for 14 Main Street contingent on 2024 water usage review (2-0)
• Appointed Parivallal Thillaigovindan as Tobacco Control Program Manager through 6/30/23 (2-0)
• Approved updated Southborough Food Protection document (2-0)
• Granted sushi rice variances for New Rose Garden and Yama Fuji (2-0)
• Approved minutes from 7/18/23 meeting (2-0)

Southborough Trails Committee

This is the agenda for the Southborough Trails Committee meeting on August 15, 2023, at 7:30 P.M. The agenda document contains no specific discussion or decision items, only the meeting time and a reference to a PDF file. As such, this appears to be a procedural or placeholder agenda with no substantive items listed.

• No specific items listed in the provided agenda text

The committee reviewed the status of Peninsula Trail Phase I and discussed funding applications for Phase II. No formal votes were taken on project approvals or funding requests during the meeting.

• Postponed approval of 08/03/23 minutes
• Approved motion to adjourn (4-0)

Recreation Commission

The Commission unanimously approved a request to extend an existing outfield fence. Members also voted to draft a letter to the Select Board regarding the future of the South Union building and the Community Preservation Committee (CPC) funding process.

• Approved extension of existing outfield fence (Unanimous)
• Approved drafting a letter to Select Board regarding South Union building and CPC funding (Unanimous)
• Approved meeting minutes from 4/11/23, 6/30/23, and 7/19/23 (Unanimous)

Golf Course Committee

This is a procedural meeting of the Southborough Golf Course Committee. The agenda lists only the meeting time and references two documents: a revised agenda for this meeting and the prior meeting's agenda. No specific decisions or discussion items are listed.

• Revised agenda for 2023-08-10 meeting
• Reference to 2023-07-20 agenda

The committee approved the June 22, 2023, meeting minutes. Members discussed potential course improvements estimated at $100,000 and safety mitigation for a resident's property, but no new expenditures were approved.

• Approved June 22, 2023, meeting minutes (unanimous)

Advisory Committee

This is a procedural meeting of the Southborough Advisory Committee. The agenda contains no specific items, only a reference to a PDF document.

The committee approved the minutes from the July 12, 2023 meeting. Members discussed potential website improvements and the FY25 budget calendar, but no votes were taken on those items. Two members volunteered as liaisons for Select Board goals.

• Approved meeting minutes from 7/12/2023 (6-0-0)

Southborough Housing Opportunity Partnership Committee

The provided agenda contains only procedural placeholders and does not list any specific topics for discussion or decision.

The scheduled meeting for August 8, 2023, was cancelled because a quorum was not reached. No substantive decisions were made.

Select Board

The provided text contains only a list of meeting agenda files and timestamps. No specific topics, decisions, or discussions are detailed in the source document.

The Select Board appointed Laura Chiocco to the Youth Commission and three members to the Tricentennial Committee. The Board also expressed support for affordable housing projects at 120 and 250 Turnpike Road and approved a $500 donation to the Recreation Department.

• Appointed Laura Chiocco to the Youth Commission (5-0-0)
• Appointed Ginny Martins, Don Morris, and Jim Blaschke to the Tricentennial Committee (5-0-0)
• Approved $500 donation from Andrew Abu Realtors to the Recreation Department (5-0-0)
• Reappointed Jeffrey Klein to the Taxation Aid Committee (5-0-0)
• Approved meeting minutes from July 11, July 26, and July 28, 2023 (5-0-0)
• Tabled appointment of Brett Ramsay to the Economic Development Committee

Dissolved - Affordable Housing Trust Fund Committee

The committee appointed Al Hamilton as Chair. Members reviewed a financial report indicating a current fund balance of $243,239.15, with approximately $964,000 potentially available for community housing projects including unallocated CPA/CPC funds.

• Approved appointment of Al Hamilton as Chair (6-0)
• Approved August 8, 2023 meeting minutes (6-0)

Southborough Stewardship Committee

This is a procedural agenda for the Southborough Stewardship Committee meeting on August 7, 2023, at 7:00 P.M. The agenda contains no specific discussion or decision items, only a reference to a PDF document. No substantive actions are scheduled.

The Stewardship Committee approved a comment letter regarding the proposed 118-120 Turnpike 40B development to be sent to several town boards. The committee also authorized the hiring of a consultant to treat tree of heaven. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Approved July 25, 2023 minutes (4-0)
• Approved edited comment letter on 118-120 Turnpike 40B development (4-0)
• Approved hiring consultant to treat tree of heaven (4-0)

Southborough Trails Committee

This is a procedural agenda for the Southborough Trails Committee meeting on August 3, 2023, at 7:30 P.M. The agenda contains only the meeting time and a reference to an attached PDF document, with no listed discussion items, votes, or public hearings. No decisions or substantive topics are specified.

• Meeting scheduled for 7:30 P.M. on 2023-08-03
• Agenda references document '2023.08.03 TRAILS AGENDA.PDF'

The committee approved the minutes from the June 29, 2023 meeting. Members discussed the status of Peninsula Trail Phase I and potential ADA-compliant options for Phase II, including floating docks and helical piers.

• Approved minutes from 06/29/23 (5-0)

PILOT Committee

This meeting of the Southborough PILOT Committee, originally scheduled for 6:30 p.m. on August 2, 2023, was canceled. The agenda document is marked as canceled, so no items were discussed or decided.

• Meeting canceled

The scheduled meeting was cancelled because a quorum was not reached. No substantive decisions were made.

Southborough Public Accessibility Committee

This is a routine meeting agenda for the Southborough Public Access Committee. It contains no substantive items, only the meeting time and a reference to the agenda document. No decisions or discussions are listed.

The committee established four priority categories for completing outstanding ADA items, with recreation fields listed as the top priority. Members also identified specific sidewalk hazards on Main Street and requested status updates from town departments regarding remediation plans.

• Approved minutes of 7/18/2023 (unanimous)
• Established 4-tier priority list for 2021 ADA Self-Evaluation items
• Assigned Will Warren to request remediation status and financial plans from town departments
• Assigned Will Warren to request 2022-2023 goal completion status from Conservation Commission
• Accepted resignation of Bonnie Phaneuf effective immediately

Select Board

This is a procedural Select Board meeting with no specific agenda items listed beyond the meeting itself. The agenda references an agenda packet document but provides no details on decisions or discussions.

• Meeting scheduled for 8:15 a.m. on 2023-07-28
• Agenda packet referenced but not summarized

The Select Board approved a change order to install a slate roof on the Town House and awarded a paving and sidewalk contract to Newport Construction Corp. The Board also reduced the membership of the Neary School Building Committee.

• Approved change order to switch Town House roofing from asphalt to slate (4-1-0)
• Awarded Newton Street paving and Stockwell/Fitzgerald Lane sidewalk contract to Newport Construction Corp (5-0-0)
• Approved reducing Neary School Building Committee voting members from nine to seven (5-0-0)

Historical Commission

This is the agenda for the Southborough Historical Commission meeting on July 27, 2023, at 7:00 P.M. The agenda contains only the meeting time and a reference to a PDF document, with no listed agenda items. It appears to be procedural boilerplate with no specific decisions or discussions detailed.

The Commission determined that the property at 36 East Main Street is both historically and architecturally significant. The board also authorized a test PVC historic house sign and reappointed its current officers for FY24.

• Determined 36 East Main Street is historically and architecturally significant (5-0)
• Authorized creation of a PVC test historic house sign (5-0)
• Reappointed Kevin Miller as Chair and Annie Pfaff as Vice Chair and Treasurer (5-0)
• Approved May 25, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved June 29, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)

Capital Improvement & Planning Committee

This agenda contains only a meeting notice for the Capital Improvement and Planning Committee on July 27, 2023, at 8:00 A.M. No specific agenda items are listed, so the meeting appears to be procedural or the details are in an attached PDF.

The Capital Improvement and Planning Committee recommended moving forward with a change order for a slate roof on the Town House. This recommendation is subject to confirmation from a structural engineer that the building can support the material's weight.

• Approved meeting minutes from July 10, 2023 (5-0)
• Recommended Town House slate roof change order subject to structural engineering confirmation (4-1)

Southborough Trails Committee

This is a regular meeting of the Southborough Trails Committee. The agenda contains only the meeting time and a reference to a PDF document, with no listed agenda items, so the meeting appears to be procedural or administrative in nature.

Economic Development Committee

This is a procedural agenda with no substantive items listed. The only item is the scheduled 8:00 A.M. meeting of the Economic Development Committee, with an attached agenda PDF.

• Meeting scheduled for 8:00 A.M. on 2023-07-26

The Economic Development Committee approved the designation of EDC Coordinator Leah Emerson as a signatory for payables and approved previous meeting minutes. The committee discussed prioritizing the One Stop grant application process for the upcoming cycle and updating the town's digital outreach strategy.

• Approved Leah Emerson as signatory for EDC payables (4-0-0)
• Approved meeting minutes from 5/26/23 and 6/9/23 (4-0-0)

Select Board

This agenda is for a Select Board executive session only, with no public discussion items listed. The board is meeting in private, and the agenda provides no details on the topics to be discussed.

The Select Board unanimously voted to enter into an executive session. This session was held to discuss the reputation, character, physical condition, mental health, discipline, dismissal, or complaints regarding a public officer, employee, staff member, or individual.

• Approved motion to enter Executive Session (4-0-0)

Southborough Stewardship Committee

The Southborough Stewardship Committee is holding a regular meeting on July 25, 2023, at 7:00 p.m. The agenda contains only the meeting time and a reference to a PDF document, with no listed discussion items or actions.

The committee approved the use of CPA funds for managing invasive plants and discussed requirements for a proposed 40b development at 120 Turnpike Rd. Members also reviewed updates on the Town Forest, community gardens, and the Farm Dump.

• Approved March 29, 2023 minutes (4-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved spending up to $22,000 in CPA funds for invasive management (4-0)

Select Board

This Select Board meeting scheduled for 8:00 a.m. on July 25, 2023, was cancelled. The agenda contains no substantive items for discussion or decision.

• Meeting cancelled

Municipal Technology Committee

This is the agenda for the Municipal Technology Committee meeting on July 25, 2023, at 7:00 p.m. The agenda text contains only the meeting time and a reference to a PDF document, with no specific items listed. It appears to be procedural boilerplate with no substantive decisions or discussions detailed.

The committee approved the previous meeting minutes after a correction. Members discussed improving DPW permit processes and reviewed status updates for the town website, secondary ISP options, and AssessPro 5.0 cloud deployment.

• Approved previous meeting minutes with one correction (Unanimous)

Recreation Commission

This is a procedural agenda with no listed discussion items. The only item is the scheduled 8:00 a.m. meeting of the Recreation Commission, with an attached agenda PDF.

The Recreation Commission unanimously approved the hiring of Dianne Deerborn as the Administrative Assistant for the Recreation Department. The position is for 19 hours per week.

• Approved hiring Dianne Deerborn as Administrative Assistant for 19 hours a week (3-0)

Southborough Public Accessibility Committee

This is a procedural agenda for the Southborough Public Access Committee meeting on July 18, 2023. The agenda lists only the meeting time and a reference to an attached PDF document, with no specific discussion or decision items provided.

• Meeting scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on 2023-07-18

The committee agreed to review all plans for Town activities and affordable housing projects. It determined that assisting private organizations with ADA funding and offering design suggestions that might conflict with the building inspector are outside its scope.

• Approved 6/20/2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Agreed to review all site plans involving Town activities or affordable housing units
• Decided that assisting private organizations with ADA funding is not in the committee's scope
• Agreed not to offer ADA design suggestions that may conflict with the building inspector
• Agreed to comply with plan review deadlines and not hold up reviews for SPAC comments

Board of Health

The agenda lists only a scheduled Board of Health meeting time and a linked PDF document, with no specific items detailed. This appears to be a procedural placeholder.

The Board of Health appointed Scott Moles as a backup septic inspector and changed the payroll signing process to reduce the Public Health Director's workload. The board also approved the minutes from the June 20, 2023 meeting.

• Approved minutes from 6/20/23 meeting with edits (3-0)
• Appointed Scott Moles as backup septic inspector (3-0)
• Authorized Chelsea Malinowski to sign payroll with Liz Zulick as backup (3-0)

Neary Building Committee - OPM Subcommittee

This is a procedural meeting of the Neary Building Committee's OPM Subcommittee. The agenda contains no specific discussion items or decisions, only the meeting time and a reference to an attached PDF document.

The Neary Building Committee voted to recommend Skanska USA Building as the Owners Project Manager. The committee also designated Vertex Companies LLC as the alternative choice if terms cannot be reached with Skanska.

• Approved Skanska USA Building as Owners Project Manager (5-0-2)
• Approved directing negotiations and contract award to Vertex Companies LLC if terms with Skanska are not met (6-0-1)

Pre-K to 8 School Building Committee

The Neary School Building Committee is meeting to discuss the Pre-K to 8 school building project. The agenda is minimal, listing only the meeting time and a reference to a PDF document, so specific items for decision or discussion are not detailed.

• Meeting of the Neary School Building Committee
• Reference to agenda document for NBC and NBC OPM Subcommittee

The Neary Building Committee voted to recommend Skanska USA Building as the Owners Project Manager. The committee also designated Vertex Companies LLC as the alternative choice if terms with Skanska cannot be reached.

• Approved Skanska USA Building as the Owners Project Manager (5-0-2)
• Approved directing negotiations and contract award to Vertex Companies LLC if terms with Skanska are not met (6-0-1)

Library Board of Trustees

This is a procedural agenda for the Southborough Library Board of Trustees meeting on July 14, 2023. The agenda lists only the meeting time and a reference to a PDF document, with no specific discussion items or decisions detailed.

The Board of Trustees approved the minutes from the June 9, 2023 meeting. Trustees supported a recommendation to keep the library closed on Saturday, September 2, for Labor Day weekend.

• Approved June 9, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Supported recommendation to close library Saturday, September 2

Neary Building Committee - OPM Subcommittee

The Neary Building Committee - OPM Subcommittee voted to instruct the district not to select Vertex Companies LLC as the Owner's Project Manager for the Massachusetts School Building Association. This follows a discussion regarding scoring discrepancies and the procurement process. The subcommittee will consult legal counsel and the MSBA before making a final decision.

• Instructed the district not to select Vertex Companies LLC as the OPM for the MSBA (4-0)
• Approved Neary Building Committee meeting minutes from June 6, 2023 (5-0)
• Approved OPM Subcommittee meeting minutes from June 26, 2023 (4-0-1)

Pre-K to 8 School Building Committee

This agenda is minimal and procedural, listing only a meeting of the Neary Building Committee (Pre-K to 8 School Building Committee) at 7:00 P.M. on July 13, 2023. No specific agenda items are provided, so the committee's decisions or discussions are not detailed.

The Neary Building Committee OPM Subcommittee voted to instruct the district not to select Vertex Companies LLC as the Owners Project Manager for the Massachusetts School Building Association. This follows a discussion regarding scoring discrepancies and the procurement process.

• Instructed the district not to select Vertex Companies LLC as the OPM for the MSBA (4-0)
• Approved Neary Building Committee meeting minutes from June 6, 2023 (5-0)
• Approved Neary Building Committee Subcommittee meeting minutes from June 26, 2023 (4-0-1)

Advisory Committee

This is a procedural agenda for the Southborough Advisory Committee meeting on July 12, 2023. The agenda contains only the meeting time and a reference to a PDF document, with no listed discussion items, votes, or public hearings. It appears to be a placeholder or minimal agenda.

• No specific items listed on the agenda

The committee approved fiscal year-end interdepartmental budget transfers and a reserve fund request for a potential Fire Department grant match. The committee also elected its FY24 officers.

• Elected Andrew Pfaff as chair (5-0-1)
• Elected Marci Jones as vice-chair (6-0-0)
• Approved meeting minutes from 6/14/2023 (5-0-1)
• Approved interdepartmental transfers as presented (6-0-0)
• Approved reserve fund transfer of up to $35,000 for AFG SCBA grant matching funds (6-0-0)
• Tabled discussion on future meeting topics

Community Preservation Committee

The committee unanimously approved a change order to install a slate roof instead of asphalt on the Town House to increase longevity. Members also agreed to send a letter to the Selectmen regarding the future and maintenance of the South Union School building.

• Approved Town House project change order to switch from asphalt to slate roof (5-0)
• Approved May 18, 2023 meeting minutes as amended (5-0)
• Agreed to draft a letter to Selectmen regarding South Union School views from CPC, Recreation, Historic, and Open Space commissions

Southborough Youth Commission

The Southborough Youth Commission is holding a regular meeting. The agenda is minimal and procedural, with no specific action items listed.

The Commission voted to support alternative funding options for remaining ARPA funds, including mental health resources and equipment. The body also approved the meeting minutes from June 13, 2023.

• Approved support for alternative ARPA funding proposals totaling $50,350 (unanimous)
• Approved June 13, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Elected Lauren Richey as Chair (unanimous)
• Elected Karen Anglim as Vice-Chair (unanimous)
• Elected Sara Michas as Secretary (unanimous)

Select Board

The provided document contains only a list of file names and timestamps. There are no specific proposals, decisions, or discussions detailed in the text.

The Select Board and Planning Board approved the removal and pruning of 24 trees as part of National Grid's hazard mitigation plan. The Board also appointed a new full-time police officer and one member to the Community Preservation Committee. Additionally, underground facility installations on Walker Street and Meadow Lane were approved.

• Approved National Grid hazard tree mitigation plan for 24 trees (5-0-0)
• Approved underground facilities and conduit at 7-9 Walker Street (5-0-0)
• Approved underground facilities and conduit at 16-18 Meadow Lane (5-0-0)
• Appointed Frank Urbani as full-time police officer (5-0-0)
• Appointed Brett Peters to Community Preservation Committee (5-0-0)
• Denied appointment of Doriann Jasinski to Community Preservation Committee (1-4-0)
• Accepted $92.62 library donation from CW MARS, Inc. (5-0-0)
• Approved meeting minutes for June 6, 12, 20, and 26, 2023

Housing Authority

The agenda contains only the meeting time and a reference to a PDF document, with no listed items for discussion or decision. This appears to be a procedural notice rather than a substantive agenda.

The Southborough Housing Authority approved a $14,735.06 change order and final completion for a whole house heat pump project. The board also adopted a new parking policy and approved accounts payable. Members discussed emergency preparedness and resident contact cards.

• Approved Change Order 277051-CO-0001 for Whole House Heat Pump for $14,735.06 (5-0)
• Approved Certificate of Final Completion for Fish Project #277051 (5-0)
• Approved Southborough Housing Authority Parking Policy (5-0)
• Approved Accounts Payable as of July 11, 2023 (5-0)
• Approved June 13, 2023 minutes (5-0)
• Accepted Report of the Executive Director (5-0)
• Voted to cancel August meeting and meet September 12, 2023 (5-0)

Southborough Housing Opportunity Partnership Committee

This is a procedural agenda for the Southborough Housing Opportunity Partnership Committee meeting on July 10, 2023, at 6:20 p.m. No specific agenda items, discussions, or decisions are listed in the provided text.

The committee met virtually to nominate a representative to the Community Preservation Committee (CPC). The meeting lasted seven minutes and concluded after the nomination vote.

• Nominated Ms. Jasinski as SHOPC Representative to CPC (3-0-1)

Capital Improvement & Planning Committee

This is the agenda for the Capital Improvement and Planning Committee's regular meeting on July 10, 2023. The agenda contains only the meeting time and a reference to a PDF document, with no listed agenda items, so the meeting appears to be procedural or administrative in nature.

The Capital Improvement and Planning Committee approved a proposal for sidewalk and ADA compliance engineering services and authorized funding for a fire department grant match. The committee also voted to maintain its current organizational structure.

• Approved $50,000 proposal from BETA Group, Inc. for sidewalk and ADA compliance engineering (4-0-1)
• Approved $35,000 for FY '24 Capital Plan to fund a potential match for firefighters' breathing apparatus grant (5-0)
• Approved maintaining current committee organization (4-0-1)
• Approved April 24, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)

Recreation Commission

This agenda contains only the meeting time and a reference to a PDF document, with no listed agenda items. The meeting appears to be procedural or the details are not included in the provided text.

The Recreation Commission unanimously approved the hiring of three part-time summer camp counselors. The positions include Zaina Isreb, Matthew Deeley, and Megan Bauer.

• Approved hiring of 3 additional part-time summer staff (3-0)

Historical Commission

This is the agenda for the Southborough Historical Commission meeting on June 29, 2023, at 7:00 P.M. The agenda contains only the meeting time and a reference to a PDF document, with no listed discussion items, votes, or public hearings. It appears to be procedural boilerplate.

The Commission recommended Jim Blaschke to the Tricentennial Committee and nominated Kevin Miller and Michele Hokinson for a potential Old Burial Ground study committee. Members also discussed preservation funding for the South Union School and the arrival of historic district signage.

• Recommended Jim Blaschke as representative to the Tricentennial Committee (5-0)
• Approved nominating Michele Hokinson and Kevin Miller to the Old Burial Ground Study Committee if charged by the Select Board (5-0)

Southborough Trails Committee

This is the agenda for the Southborough Trails Committee meeting on June 29, 2023, at 7:30 P.M. The agenda contains only the meeting time and the committee name, with no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. It appears to be a procedural placeholder with no substantive business specified.

• No specific agenda items listed

The committee approved the May 23, 2023, meeting minutes. Members discussed the installation of fencing on the Peninsula Trail Phase I and reviewed bids for Phase II. The committee is planning a nature walk for July Parks and Recreation month.

• Approved minutes from 05/23/23 (4-0)

Economic Development Committee

The Economic Development Committee meeting scheduled for June 28, 2023, was canceled. The agenda document is marked as canceled, and no items will be discussed.

PILOT Committee

The committee appointed a Chair and Secretary and agreed to research the financial impact of non-profits on town services. Members will develop recommendations for the SelectBoard regarding potential remedies for costs created by non-profit business impacts.

• Appointed Joseph Palmer as Secretary (4-0)
• Appointed Patricia Burns-Fiore as Chair (4-0)
• Agreed to create research and proposals for the SelectBoard regarding non-profit financial impacts on the town

St. Mark’s Street Park Working Group

The St. Mark's Street Park Working Group is holding a meeting to discuss matters related to the park. The agenda is minimal and contains no specific items beyond the meeting itself.

The St. Mark’s Street Park Working Group voted to recommend the name “Southborough Heritage Park” for submission to the Select Board. The decision followed a presentation on the Historical Commission's 5-0 vote in favor of the name.

• Recommended the park name 'Southborough Heritage Park' for the Select Board (4-1)
• Approved June 28, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)

Southborough Zoning Board of Appeals

The provided document contains only procedural references to meeting packets and does not list specific proposals, hearings, or decisions for discussion.

The Board held a public hearing regarding a special permit request from P&H Management Corp to increase the number of used cars for sale at 264 Cordaville Road. The applicant requested a limit between 8 and 14 cars, while the current zoning limit is two. No final decision was recorded in the minutes.

• Approved a 5-minute recess (4-0-0)

Neary Building Committee - OPM Subcommittee

This is a procedural meeting of the Neary Building Committee's OPM (Owner's Project Manager) Subcommittee. The agenda lists only the meeting time and provides two agenda documents, with no specific discussion or decision items detailed.

• Meeting scheduled for 3:00 p.m. on 2023-06-28
• Two agenda documents referenced: revised and original versions

The Neary Building Committee OPM Subcommittee interviewed four firms to serve as Owner's Project Manager. The committee voted to enter contract negotiations with Skanska USA Building and designated Vertex Companies, LLC as a backup option.

• Approved entering contract negotiations with Skanska USA Building as Project Manager (4-0)
• Approved using Vertex Companies LLC as a backup if Skanska negotiations fail (4-0)

Recreation Commission

The scheduled meeting was cancelled because a quorum was not reached. No substantive decisions were made.

Southborough Housing Opportunity Partnership Committee

The scheduled meeting for June 27, 2023, was cancelled because a quorum was not reached. No substantive decisions were made.

Community Preservation Committee

This is a procedural agenda for the Southborough Community Preservation Committee meeting on June 27, 2023. No specific items are listed in the provided text.

The scheduled meeting for June 27, 2023, was cancelled because a quorum was not reached. No decisions were made.

Select Board

This agenda is only procedural boilerplate, listing a single meeting time and a reference to an attached PDF. No specific decisions, discussions, or action items are detailed in the provided text.

The Select Board approved the acquisition of Lot A and the conveyance of Lot D to The Trustees of St. Mark’s School of Southborough, Inc. The Board also approved a title insurance policy for Lot A. Minutes from the May 23, 2023 meeting were accepted as amended.

• Approved acquisition of Lot A and conveyance of Lot D to St. Mark’s School (5-0-0)
• Approved owner’s title insurance policy for Lot A not to exceed $500 (3-2-0)
• Approved May 23, 2023 Open Session minutes as amended (5-0-0)

Neary Building Committee - OPM Subcommittee

This is a procedural meeting of the Neary Building Committee's OPM Subcommittee. The agenda contains only the meeting time and a reference to an agenda PDF, with no listed discussion items or decisions.

The Neary Building Committee OPM Subcommittee reviewed scoring for nine project management proposals. The committee voted to interview the top four scoring firms on June 28, 2023.

• Approved May 16, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved interviewing top four candidates: Vertex Companies, Skanska USA Building, Hill International, and Collier Project Leaders (unanimous)

Taxation Aid Committee

The Taxation Aid Committee is holding a regular meeting. The agenda contains no specific discussion items or decisions, only the meeting time and a reference to the agenda document.

The committee approved $1,500 awards for eligible applicants to be applied to November 2023 property tax bills. One applicant was denied. The committee also approved the minutes from April 24.

• Approved April 24 minutes
• Awarded $1,500 to eligible applicants for November 2023 property tax bills (Unanimous)
• Denied aid to Applicant #6

Golf Course Committee

This is a procedural agenda with no listed discussion items. The Golf Course Committee is scheduled to meet at 9:00 a.m. on June 22, 2023, but no specific topics are provided in the agenda text.

• Meeting scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on June 22, 2023

The committee approved the May 25, 2023, meeting minutes. Members discussed preparing a warrant item for an autumn special town meeting regarding a course irrigation project. Action items were assigned to investigate CPA funding and conservation restrictions.

• Approved May 25, 2023, meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Assigned action item to contact conservation committee regarding CPA funding for irrigation
• Assigned action item to contact Sudbury Valley Trustees regarding conservation restriction education

Northborough-Southborough Regional School District Committee

This is the agenda for the Northborough-Southborough Regional School Committee open meeting on June 21, 2023. The agenda contains only the meeting time and a reference to a PDF document, with no listed agenda items. It appears to be procedural boilerplate.

Northborough-Southborough Regional School District Committee

The scheduled meeting for the Northborough-Southborough Regional School Committee Student Advisory Committee on June 21, 2023, was cancelled.

Southborough Trails Committee

The agenda for the June 21, 2023, Trails Committee meeting indicates the session was canceled. No other business or decisions are listed in the provided record.

Southborough Public Accessibility Committee

This is a procedural agenda for the Southborough Public Access Committee meeting on June 20, 2023. The agenda contains only the meeting time and a reference to a PDF document, with no listed discussion items or decisions.

The committee voted to encumber its entire 2022-2023 budget for automatic door openers at the Public Safety Building. Members also requested departmental status reports on ADA self-assessment remediation to report to the Select Board.

• Approved encumbering $2,500 of 2022-2023 budget for Public Safety Building automatic door openers (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of 5/24/2023 (unanimous, excluding one member)
• Requested Town Administrator to obtain written ADA remediation status reports from town departments by early July

Southborough Housing Opportunity Partnership Committee

No official SHOPC meeting was called to order. A SHOPC member presented a final report regarding 21 Highland Street during a Select Board meeting, discussing developability and potential next steps.

• No official meeting called to order

Board of Health

The Board of Health adopted the 2017 Food Code and moved to add opioid settlement funds to the Fall Town Meeting warrant. The Board also reorganized its leadership positions and approved previous meeting minutes.

• Adopted 2017 Food Code (3-0)
• Approved adding opioid settlement money to the Fall Town Meeting warrant (3-0)
• Confirmed Chelsea Malinowski as Chair, Dr. Safdar Medina as Vice Chair, and Dr. Liz Zulick as Clerk (3-0)
• Approved minutes from 4/11/23 meeting (3-0)
• Approved minutes from 5/23/23 meeting (3-0)

Select Board

The meeting agenda contains only procedural items with no specific decisions or discussions planned.

The Select Board unanimously appointed Leah Emerson as the Economic Development Committee Coordinator. The Board also continued a public hearing regarding the removal of 24 trees for National Grid's hazard mitigation program. A final report was presented regarding the potential development of 21 Highland Street for affordable housing.

• Appointed Leah Emerson as EDC Coordinator (5-0-0)
• Approved removal of trees and trimming per National Grid Tree Mitigation Program (4-0-1)
• Voted to continue the National Grid tree public hearing to July 11, 2023 (5-0-0)
• Planning Board defeated motion to support National Grid hazard mitigation plan (2-2-0)
• Planning Board approved continuing the tree public hearing to July 11, 2023 (3-1-0)

Northborough-Southborough Regional School District Committee

This is a procedural agenda for the Northborough-Southborough Regional School Committee meeting on June 15, 2023. The agenda text contains only the meeting time and a reference to an attached PDF document, with no specific items listed. No decisions or discussions are detailed in the provided text.

Board of Health

The Southborough Board of Health is meeting to discuss an advisory item from the Greater Boroughs Partnership for Health. The agenda contains only this single item, with a reference document provided. No other business or decisions are listed.

• Discussion of Greater Boroughs Partnership For Health advisory

The provided text is a notice from the Town Clerk regarding missing documentation rather than meeting minutes. No decisions, approvals, or discussions are recorded in this document.

Advisory Committee

This is a procedural agenda for the Southborough Advisory Committee meeting on June 14, 2023. The only listed item is the meeting start time, with no specific topics, votes, or discussions detailed. The agenda appears to be boilerplate with no substantive business scheduled.

• No specific agenda items provided beyond the meeting time

The committee voted to suggest that the Select Board request a financial management and policies review from the Department of Local Services (DLS). Members also discussed potential improvements to the budget process, budget book, and administrative staffing support.

• Approved meeting minutes from 5/17/2023 (4-0-1)
• Voted to suggest Select Board request a DLS financial management and policies review (5-0-0)

Southborough School Committee

This is a procedural agenda listing only the meeting time and the associated PDF document. No specific agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics are included in the provided text.

• Meeting scheduled for 6:30 P.M. on 2023-06-14

Southborough Youth Commission

The provided agenda consists of procedural boilerplate and document links. There are no specific discussion items or decisions listed in the text.

The Commission elected its Chair, Vice-Chair, and Secretary. Members discussed the inability to fill a part-time clinician position despite $40,000 in ARPA funding and reviewed the current operating budget and Friends fund balances.

• Elected Lauren Richey as Chair
• Elected Karen Anglim as Vice-Chair
• Elected Sara Michas as Secretary
• Approved May 16, 2023 meeting minutes

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors approved preliminary FY2024 tax commitments and a $2,500 contract for tax map maintenance. The Board also authorized tax write-offs and abatements and completed a performance review for the Principal Assessor.

• Approved write-off of uncollectable FY22 personal property taxes totaling $15,731.41 (unanimous)
• Approved abatements for uncollectable 2020 motor vehicle excise taxes totaling $9,942.31 (unanimous)
• Approved FY2024 preliminary tax commitments including $24,330,051.36 for real estate (unanimous)
• Accepted motor vehicle excise tax commitment #2023-03 for 422 levy bills ($288,967.30) and one recommit bill ($97.25) (unanimous)
• Approved $2,500 CAI Technologies proposal for FY25 tax map maintenance (unanimous)
• Signed performance review for Principal Assessor Paul Cibelli with a rating of '3 - Above Expectations'
• Accepted meeting minutes of May 11, 2023 (unanimous)

Select Board

This is the agenda for the Southborough Select Board meeting on June 13, 2023. The agenda text contains only the meeting time and a reference to a PDF document, with no listed agenda items. It appears to be procedural boilerplate with no specific decisions or discussions detailed.

The Select Board met for a special session to review and pare down proposed goals for the upcoming fiscal year. The board agreed upon a final list of goals categorized by administration, finance, HR, community development, and infrastructure. Assignments of these goals to individual members were not finalized.

• Agreed on final list of FY24 goals (5-0)

Municipal Technology Committee

The committee reviewed updates on the new town website, network architecture documentation, and the Tech strategy draft. No new policies were adopted, and members were tasked with reviewing the strategy draft for future meetings.

• Approved minutes of April 26 meeting (4-0)

Housing Authority

This is the agenda for the Southborough Housing Authority meeting on June 13, 2023, at 5:30 P.M. The agenda contains only the meeting time and a reference to a PDF document, with no listed agenda items or details. It is purely procedural boilerplate with no substantive decisions or discussions specified.

• No specific agenda items listed

The Southborough Housing Authority approved the FY2024 Annual Plan for State-Aided Public Housing and two operating budgets for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2023. The board also recommended John Wood as the representative to the Southborough Housing Opportunity Partnership Committee.

• Approved May 16, 2023 minutes (3-1, 1 abstention)
• Approved Accounts Payable as of June 13, 2023 (3-0)
• Accepted Executive Director's report (4-0)
• Approved FY2024 Annual Plan for State-Aided Public Housing (4-0)
• Approved Program 689-1 Operating Budget with $27,296 revenue and $26,801 expenses (4-0)
• Approved Program 400-1 Operating Budget with $382,660 revenue and $451,460 expenses, requesting a $67,301 subsidy (4-0)
• Approved re-submission of Executive Director Salary Calculation Worksheet (4-0)
• Recommended John Wood as representative to the Southborough Housing Opportunity Partnership Committee (3-1, 1 abstention)

Recreation Commission

The Southborough Recreation Commission is holding a regular meeting. The agenda includes discussion of summer recreation programs and facilities, though specific items are not detailed in the provided text.

• Discussion of summer recreation programs
• Facilities review

The Commission unanimously voted to return unused AARPA funds. Members discussed a $25,000 Stanton Foundation grant for a dog park at Lundblad Field and the potential for a field maintenance revolving fund.

• Voted unanimously to move back unused AARPA funds

Southborough Housing Opportunity Partnership Committee

The Southborough Housing Opportunity Partnership Committee is holding a regular meeting on June 12, 2023, at 6:30 P.M. The agenda contains no substantive items—only a reference to the agenda document itself. No decisions or discussions are listed.

The scheduled meeting for June 12, 2023, was cancelled because a quorum was not reached. No substantive decisions were made.

Select Board

This agenda is minimal and procedural, providing only the meeting time and a link to the full agenda document. No specific items are listed in the text provided.

The Select Board held a joint meeting with the Planning Board to discuss requirements and outreach for the MBTA Communities program. No substantive votes were taken regarding zoning bylaws, though the Southborough Housing Opportunity Partnership Committee meeting was adjourned. The boards also discussed protocols for the Planning Board to access legal counsel.

• Adjourned SHOPC meeting (4-0-0)
• Adjourned Select Board meeting (4-0-0)

Economic Development Committee

This is a procedural agenda with no listed discussion items. The Southborough Economic Development Committee is scheduled to meet at 8:15 AM on June 9, 2023, but no specific topics, decisions, or proposals are included in the agenda text.

• Meeting scheduled for 8:15 AM on June 9, 2023

The committee held a meeting for administrative votes only. Most agenda items, including the Route 9 Business Corridor Initiative grant and discussions on 25 Boston Road, were tabled.

• Approved meeting minutes of 4/25/2023 (4-0-0)
• Scheduled next meeting for June 28th

Library Board of Trustees

This is a procedural agenda for the Southborough Library Board of Trustees meeting on June 9, 2023. The only listed item is the meeting itself, with no specific discussion or decision items detailed.

The Board of Trustees approved the 2023 evaluation of Library Director Ryan Donovan and authorized the use of the Mary Fay Fund for summer reading materials. The board also discussed facility maintenance and future strategic planning for the library parking lot.

• Approved May 12, 2023 meeting minutes
• Approved use of Mary Fay Fund for books and e-books this fiscal year
• Accepted Library Director evaluation completed in June 2023
• Supported Recreation Department request to display summer concert sign on library lawn

Board of Commissioners of Trust Funds

This is a procedural meeting of the Board of Commissioners of Trust Funds with no specific agenda items listed. The only document referenced is the agenda PDF itself, indicating no substantive decisions or discussions are scheduled.

The Board of Commissioners of Trust Funds approved a request to transfer the remaining $3,400 from the Winchester Fund to the Taxation Aid Committee. Members also discussed potential future repair needs for the Rural Cemetery and Old Burial Grounds. The board approved the May 5th meeting minutes.

• Approved transfer of $3,400 from Winchester Fund to Taxation Aid Committee (3-0)
• Approved May 5th minutes (2-0, 1 abstain)

Master Plan Implementation Committee

This agenda is purely procedural, listing only the meeting time and a reference to an agenda PDF. No specific items for discussion or decision are listed.

The committee discussed aligning Master Plan goals with the budget process and identified four priority themes to present to the Select Board. Members also planned a joint meeting with the Planning and Select Boards to coordinate funding for FY24.

• Identified four key themes for focus: housing diversity and affordability, commercial diversity and development, accessibility/connectivity, and schools
• Proposed joint meeting with Planning Board and Select Board for late June
• Tabled approval of May 5, 2023 meeting minutes
• Requested removal of Master Plan Committee (MPC) from active town website list
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Southborough Scholarship Advisory Committee

The Southborough Scholarship Advisory Committee is meeting to review redacted scholarship applications and determine award recipients for the Town Scholarship, Carol Harris Scholarship, and Linda Hubley Memorial Scholarship. The committee will also approve past minutes and plan its next meeting.

• Review redacted applications for 2023 scholarships
• Determine awards for Town Scholarship, Carol Harris Scholarship, and Linda Hubley Memorial Scholarship

The provided text is a notice from the Town Clerk stating that minutes and documents for the June 6, 2023 meeting have not been received. No substantive decisions are recorded.

Select Board

The provided document contains only procedural headers and supplemental packet references. No specific decisions, discussions, or actions are recorded in the text.

The Select Board appointed a member to the Neary School Building Committee and approved a National Grid pole anchor installation on Hammond Street. The Board also authorized the use of DLS assistance to update financial policies and allocated $30,000 for a community center exploration study.

• Appointed Christopher Evers to the Neary School Building Committee (5-0-0)
• Approved installation of new anchor off Pole 5 on Hammond Street (5-0-0)
• Approved engagement with DLS to update financial policies (5-0-0)
• Approved $30,000 from Capital Studies funds for Community Center Exploratory Committee (5-0-0)
• Tabled April 21, 2023 Executive Session meeting minutes

Pre-K to 8 School Building Committee

This agenda contains only a meeting notice for the Neary Building Committee, with no listed discussion items or documents beyond the agenda PDF itself. The meeting is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on June 6, 2023.

• Meeting scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on June 6, 2023
• No specific agenda items listed

The Neary Building Committee OPM Subcommittee approved a request for services document reviewed by the MSBA. This action authorizes school administration to begin procuring related services starting June 7, 2023.

• Approved OPM request for services for release with MSBA comments (6-0-0)
• Approved outstanding meeting minutes (5-0-1)

Southborough Housing Opportunity Partnership Committee

This is a procedural agenda for the Southborough Housing Opportunity Partnership Committee meeting on May 30, 2023. No specific agenda items are listed in the provided text, only the meeting time and a reference to an agenda PDF. The meeting appears to be routine, with no substantive decisions or discussions detailed.

• Meeting scheduled for 7:30 P.M. on 2023-05-30
• Agenda document referenced as 2023.05.30 SHOPC AGENDA.PDF

The committee appointed its leadership for the coming year and agreed to move a warrant article regarding the 5 Cordaville Road property forward to Town Meeting. Members also discussed a $30,000 grant application for zoning bylaw revisions and potential 40B applications.

• Approved April 10, 2023 minutes as amended (4-0-0)
• Approved May 3, 2023 minutes (4-0-1)
• Appointed Doriann Jasinski as SHOPC Chair for another year (4-0-1)
• Appointed Doug Manz as Vice Chair (4-0-1)
• Agreed to move the 5 Cordaville Road property warrant article forward to Town Meeting

Economic Development Committee

This is a procedural agenda for the Southborough Economic Development Committee meeting on May 26, 2023. The agenda contains no specific items for discussion or decision, only the meeting time and a reference to an attached PDF document.

The committee voted to authorize the coordination and submission of the FY24 EO EEA Planning Assistance Grant. Members also discussed the potential for a full-time EDC coordinator and provided updates on the Route 9 Business Corridor Initiative.

• Approved empowering Claire Reynolds to coordinate with the Town Manager to submit the FY24 EO EEA Planning Assistance Grant (4-0-0)
• Approved meeting minutes from 2/9/2023 (4-0-0)
• Approved meeting minutes from 3/9/2023 (4-0-0)
• Tabled 4/25/2023 meeting minutes

Golf Course Committee

The Golf Course Committee is reviewing several ongoing items related to the golf course. Discussion topics include project status, signage, marketing, financial modeling, and irrigation.

• In-progress course project status
• Course signage
• Course marketing
• Financial modeling
• Irrigation

The committee approved the April 6, 2023, meeting minutes. Members discussed the status of new tee boxes, drainage permitting for hole #1, and the need for Town Meeting approval for an irrigation project. Chairman Schoener will write to the Town Administrator regarding project funding and priorities.

• Approved April 6, 2023, meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Confirmed new tee boxes to open last weekend in May
• Acknowledged members Davis and Schild will leave the committee June 30

Historical Commission

This is a procedural meeting of the Southborough Historical Commission. The agenda contains no listed discussion items, only a reference to a revised agenda document. No decisions or substantive topics are specified.

• No specific items listed on the agenda

The Historical Commission approved a name for the St. Marks Street Park and discussed updating the Demolition Delay Bylaw to align with zoning definitions. Members also reviewed the disposition of artifacts from the park site and received updates on historic signage and the South Union School.

• Approved submitting the name 'Southborough Heritage Park' to the St Marks Street Park Working Group (5-0)

Master Plan Implementation Committee

The Master Plan Implementation Committee meeting scheduled for May 25, 2023, was canceled. No business was conducted.

• Meeting canceled

Southborough Public Accessibility Committee

The Southborough Public Accessibility Committee will review progress on issues identified in a previous ADA Self-Assessment. The committee will also discuss 502 CMR violations and the accessibility of the updated Town Website.

• Review of progress regarding ADA Self-Assessment issues
• Discussion of 502 CMR violations with Building Commissioner Casey Burlingame
• Review of ADA compliant smartphone applications for handicap signage
• Discussion regarding the updated Town Website accessibility

The Southborough Public Accessibility Committee approved the installation of door openers at the Public Safety Building and requested painted crosswalk/stop lines at three town locations. The committee also discussed ADA self-evaluation progress and recreation field improvements.

• Approved minutes of 4/25/2023 (unanimous)
• Approved adding door openers to Public Safety Building main entrance using ARPA funds (unanimous)
• Approved request for Public Works to add painted crosswalk/stop lines at Town House, Public Safety Building driveway, and Southborough Library parking lot exit (unanimous)

Board of Health

The Board of Health will consider several fiscal year 2024 items including the Public Health Director contract and professional services agreement. The agenda also includes discussions regarding the Southborough Food Protection Program and an odor complaint from Brox Industries.

• Approve Public Health Director Contract for FY24
• Approve Professional Services Agreement FY24
• FY24 Budget for Public Health Grant
• Adoption of 2017 FDA Food Code
• Odor Complaint – Brox Industries

The Board of Health approved the FY24 contracts for the Public Health Director and the Professional Services Agreement. The board also approved minutes from previous regular and executive sessions.

• Approved FY24 contract for the Public Health Director (3-0)
• Approved FY24 Professional Services Agreement contract (3-0)
• Approved minutes from 4/28/23 meeting (2-0-1)
• Approved minutes from 5/5/23 meeting (2-0-1)
• Approved and released executive minutes from 1/17/23, 4/11/23, and 5/5/23 (2-0-1)

Select Board

The Select Board will discuss reconsidering the effective date for new water rates and reviewing One Stop Grant applications including zoning review for affordable housing. Other matters include staff appointments and park updates.

• Reconsideration of effective date for new water rates
• Review proposals for One Stop Grant application, including Route 9 Business Corridor and Flagg School rehabilitation
• St. Mark's Street Park Working Group update on park design

The Select Board approved requests to apply for grants to fund a new dog park and the renovation of the Flagg School. The Board also appointed members to the Recreation Commission and Scholarship Advisory Committee and prioritized an affordable housing grant.

• Approved grant request for dog park from Stanton Foundation (5-0-0)
• Approved grant application for complete renovation of Flagg School (5-0-0)
• Approved focus on SHOPC request for Affordable Housing/Zoning grant (5-0-0)
• Appointed Johanna Sheyner to Recreation Commission (5-0-0)
• Appointed Stephanie Butler to Scholarship Advisory Committee (5-0-0)
• Approved FY24 Staff Appointments minus Finance Director position (4-1-0)
• Appointed Kathryn Cook to Neary School Building Committee (5-0-0)
• Corrected new water rate effective date to June 1, 2023 (3-0-2)

Southborough Scholarship Advisory Committee

The Scholarship Advisory Committee will review redacted applications. The committee is scheduled to discuss and determine awards for the Town Scholarship, Carol Harris Scholarship, and Linda Hubley Memorial Scholarship.

• Review of all redacted scholarship applications
• Determination of Town Scholarship awards
• Determination of Carol Harris Scholarship awards
• Determination of Linda Hubley Memorial Scholarship awards

The scheduled meeting for May 23, 2023, was cancelled because a quorum was not reached. No decisions were made.

Southborough Trails Committee

The committee is reviewing progress on the Peninsula Trail Phase I MassTrails grant project, including fencing and signage. Members are also discussing potential contributions to enhance trail accessibility and next steps for Phase II.

• Peninsula Trail Phase I MassTrails grant update regarding fence and signage
• Potential SPAC contribution for trail accessibility
• Peninsula Trail Phase II next steps
• Choate Fund 2022 hike series, bench, and interpretative signage
• DCR MOA trails agreement status update

The committee approved the May 2, 2023, meeting minutes. Members discussed coordinating fence installation for Peninsula Trail Phase I and seeking additional engineering quotes for Phase II. The committee also reviewed recent community nature walks and yoga sessions.

• Approved minutes from 05/02/23 (4-0)

Community Preservation Committee

The Community Preservation Committee approved a Memorandum of Understanding for the Algonquin Regional High School tennis court replacement and renewed two staff contracts. The committee also approved the April 25, 2023 meeting minutes and authorized specific signers for official forms.

• Approved MOU for Algonquin Regional High School Athletic Complex tennis court replacement (5-0)
• Approved contract for consultant Frederica Gillespie for up to 50 hours per month or as budget allows (5-0)
• Approved contract for Elizabeth Carroll as written (5-0)
• Approved April 25, 2023 meeting minutes as amended (5-0)
• Approved signature authorization format for Chair, Vice-Chair, and Consultant (unanimous)

Community Center Exploration Committee

The committee will review a scope and proposal from DRA. Members may vote to accept the proposal and send it to the Select Board. The meeting also includes updates regarding the Neary Building Committee.

• Review of scope and proposal from DRA
• Neary Building Committee update

The Committee voted to expand the scope of the DRA proposal to include high-level costs for a new build library and the cost efficiencies of combining senior and recreation centers. The project is estimated to cost $30,000, funded by a 2021 Town Meeting special article.

• Approved meeting minutes from May 1, 2023 (6-0)
• Authorized chair to add high-level new build library costs and combined facility efficiency estimates to the DRA scope (7-0)
• Adjourned meeting (7-0)

Board of Health

This agenda consists solely of a single item: attendance at the Greater Boroughs Partnership For Health (GBPHA) meeting. No local decisions or discussions are listed.

• Attendance at Greater Boroughs Partnership For Health meeting

The board reviewed a draft FY2024 budget for the Public Health Excellence Grant, which includes a new award of $160,856.23. Members discussed potential projects including SOP development, digitizing files, and CPR/AED training. The board approved the March 8, 2023, meeting minutes.

• Approved meeting minutes from March 8, 2023 (3-0-0)

Southborough Zoning Board of Appeals

This is a regular meeting of the Southborough Zoning Board of Appeals. The agenda contains only the meeting time and a reference to a PDF document, with no listed agenda items, so the specific matters to be discussed are not detailed in the provided text.

The Board approved a special permit for a homeowner to construct a front deck. A public hearing was also held regarding a preschool expansion at 16 East Main Street, though the provided minutes end before a final decision was recorded.

• Approved Special Permit for deck construction at 8 Winter Street (5-0-0)

Advisory Committee

The Advisory Committee will meet via Zoom to discuss several financial matters. Items include potential increases to revolving account limits for inspection services and the golf course, as well as a possible vote on a Fire Department reserve fund request.

• Increase to inspection services revolving account limit
• Increase to golf course revolving account limit
• Fire Department reserve fund request for grant matching funds

The committee approved two one-time spending limit increases for revolving accounts to cover costs through June 2023. No action was taken regarding a Fire Department reserve fund request for grant matching.

• Approved increasing inspectional services revolving account limit from $100,000 to $140,000 (4-0-0)
• Approved increasing golf course revolving fund from $100,000 to $150,000 (4-0-0)
• Approved meeting minutes from 3/8/2023 as amended (4-0-0)
• Tabled vote on Fire Department reserve fund request for grant matching funds

Recreation Commission

This is a regular meeting of the Southborough Recreation Commission. The agenda contains only the scheduled start time and the meeting title, with no listed discussion items, votes, or public hearings.

• Regular meeting scheduled for 12:15 P.M.

The Recreation Commission unanimously approved the hiring of Lisa Gusti and the presented list of summer seasonal staff. The commission also voted unanimously to support a letter to the Select Board for ARPA funds.

• Approved hiring of Lisa Gusti and Summer Seasonal Staff (3-0)
• Approved support for letter to SB for ARPA funds (3-0)

Southborough Youth Commission

This is a procedural meeting of the Southborough Youth Commission. The agenda lists only the commission itself and provides two PDF documents, one of which is a revised version of the agenda. No specific decisions, discussions, or action items are detailed in the provided text.

• Agenda item: Youth Commission
• Document: 2023.05.16 YOUTH AGENDA REVISED.PDF
• Document: 2023.05.16 YOUTH AGENDA.PDF

The Commission unanimously approved revised job descriptions for its members. Nominations were made for the roles of Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary, with an election scheduled for June 2023. The board also reviewed Mental Health Awareness Month activities and fundraising totals from the 'Shop with a Purpose' event.

• Approved revised Youth Commission job descriptions (unanimous)
• Approved April 11, 2023 meeting minutes (approved with one abstention)
• Nominated Lauren Richey for Chair
• Nominated Karen Anglim for Vice Chair
• Nominated Sara Michas for Secretary
• Awarded 2023 Ellen Piontek Scholarship to Applicant D (April 11 meeting)
• Awarded Laurie Sugarman Wellness Award to Kim Tollander (April 11 meeting)

St. Mark’s Street Park Working Group

This is a procedural meeting of the St. Mark's Street Park Working Group. The agenda contains only the meeting time and a reference to a PDF document, with no listed discussion items or decisions.

The St. Mark’s Street Park Working Group approved sending the current park design to the Select Board for bidding with specific modifications. Changes include adjusting the path to save a tree, modifying planting types, and removing a granite memorial medallion. The group also recommended exploring the addition of new stone walls.

• Approved May 5, 2023 minutes (6-0)
• Decided to remove Granite Memorial Medallion from plans and fill area with brick
• Approved sending modified park plan to Select Board for bidding (6-0)
• Approved moving path to preserve one living tree (6-0)
• Approved adding red maples and layering trees instead of using only evergreens (6-0)
• Approved modifying rain gardens and bushes (6-0)
• Approved May 16, 2023 minutes (6-0)

Neary Building Committee - OPM Subcommittee

This is a procedural meeting of the Neary Building Committee's OPM Subcommittee. The agenda contains only the meeting time and a reference to an agenda PDF, with no listed discussion items or decisions.

• No specific agenda items listed

The OPM Subcommittee approved a draft Request for Services (RFS) for Owner's Project Management services to be sent to the Massachusetts School Building Authority. The committee also elected its leadership for the subcommittee.

• Elected Jason Malinowski as Chair and Denise Eddy as Vice Chair (4-0-1)
• Approved the RFS for OPM services with discussed edits (5-0-0)
• Authorized Rebecca Pellegrino and Keith Lavoie to make final scriveners updates to the RFS

Pre-K to 8 School Building Committee

The Neary Building Committee OPM Subcommittee elected its leadership and approved a draft Request for Services (RFS) for Owner's Project Management services. The RFS will be sent to the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA) for approval.

• Elected Jason Malinowski as Chair and Denise Eddy as Vice Chair of the OPM Subcommittee (4-0-1)
• Approved the draft Request for Services (RFS) for OPM services with discussed edits (5-0-0)
• Authorized Rebecca Pellegrino and Keith Lavoie to make final scriveners updates to the RFS

Housing Authority

This is the agenda for the Southborough Housing Authority meeting on May 16, 2023, at 5:30 P.M. The agenda contains only the meeting time and a reference to a PDF document, with no listed agenda items. The meeting appears to be a routine or procedural gathering with no specific decisions or discussions detailed.

• Meeting scheduled for 5:30 P.M.
• Agenda references a PDF document (2023.05.16 SHA AGENDA.PDF)

The provided text is a notice from the Town Clerk stating that minutes and documents for the May 16, 2023, meeting have not been received. No substantive decisions are recorded.

Select Board

This is a procedural Select Board meeting agenda with no substantive items listed. The only action is a reference to a supplemental packet for a future meeting. No decisions or discussions are specified.

• Meeting scheduled for 8:00 a.m. on May 15, 2023
• Supplemental packet for June 6, 2023 agenda referenced

The Select Board met virtually to appoint a School Committee representative to the Neary School Building Committee. Roger Challen was appointed to the position for a term expiring June 30, 2023.

• Appointed Roger Challen to the Neary School Building Committee (5-0-0)

Library Board of Trustees

This is the agenda for the Southborough Library Board of Trustees meeting on May 12, 2023. The only listed item is the meeting itself, with no specific discussion or decision items provided. The agenda contains no substantive business items.

• Meeting of the Library Board of Trustees at 11:00 a.m.

The Board of Trustees approved the continued presence of a Red Cross donation bin through the summer. Permission was also granted for the Rotary Club of Southborough and a garden program to sell tickets and plants at the library. The board reviewed budget surpluses and discussed future building construction and facade restoration.

• Approved April 28, 2023 meeting minutes (5-1 abstention)
• Approved Red Cross donation bin to remain through the summer
• Approved Rotary Club of Southborough to sell Trottier talent show tickets
• Approved garden program to sell plants

Economic Development Committee

The Southborough Economic Development Committee is holding a meeting on May 11, 2023, at 7:30 P.M. The agenda contains no specific items, only a reference to a PDF document. This appears to be a procedural placeholder with no substantive decisions or discussions listed.

• Meeting date and time: May 11, 2023, 7:30 P.M.
• Agenda document: 2023.05.11 EDC AGENDA.PDF

The scheduled meeting for May 11, 2023, was cancelled because a quorum was not reached. No substantive decisions were made.

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors is meeting at 4:15 p.m. on May 11, 2023. The agenda contains no listed items beyond the meeting notice itself, so no specific decisions or discussions are identified.

• Meeting scheduled for 4:15 p.m. on 2023-05-11

The Board of Assessors approved 56 motor vehicle excise tax abatements and accepted a tax commitment for 579 bills. The board also signed a Community Preservation Surcharge report and postponed reorganization and executive session minutes.

• Approved (56) 2023 motor vehicle excise tax abatements totaling $10,064.90 (all in favor)
• Accepted motor vehicle excise tax commitment #2023-02 totaling $321,113.17 for 579 bills (all in favor)
• Approved meeting minutes of March 22, 2023 (all in favor)
• Postponed board reorganization due to absence of Heath Widdiss (all in favor)
• Postponed executive session to approve March 22, 2023 minutes (all in favor)
• Reviewed and signed CP-1 Form for submission to DOR

Recreation Commission

The scheduled meeting for May 11, 2023, was cancelled because a quorum was not reached. No substantive decisions were made.

Southborough School Committee

The Neary School Council is meeting to review the 2022-2023 School Improvement Plan update. The council will also discuss goals and action steps for the draft 2023-2024 plan.

• Review of 2022-2023 School Improvement Plan (SIP) update
• Discussion of 2023-2024 SIP goals and action steps
• Grade-level and specialists' updates

Pre-K to 8 School Building Committee

The Neary School Building Committee is meeting on May 8, 2023, at 9:00 A.M. The agenda is minimal and contains only the meeting time and a reference to a PDF document, with no listed discussion items. This appears to be a procedural or administrative meeting.

• Meeting scheduled for 9:00 A.M. on May 8, 2023
• Agenda references document '2023.05.08 NBC AGENDA.PDF'

The committee approved a charge and appointed members to a new subcommittee tasked with hiring an Owner’s Project Manager (OPM) following MSBA guidelines. The committee also discussed upcoming membership vacancies and the need for more technical expertise in construction and engineering.

• Approved OPM Selection Subcommittee charge (Unanimous)
• Appointed voting members (Chair, School Committee rep, Denise Eddy, Andrew Pfaff, Mark Davis) and non-voting members (Asst. Superintendent of Operations, School Director of Finance) to the OPM subcommittee (Unanimous)

Council on Aging

This is a procedural agenda for the Southborough Council on Aging meeting on May 5, 2023. The agenda contains only the meeting time and a reference to a PDF document, with no specific items listed for discussion or decision.

The Town Clerk notified the Council on Aging that minutes and documents from its May 5, 2023 meeting have not been submitted as required by town code. The board is asked to provide the missing records or explain why they are unavailable.

• No decisions recorded; the document is a compliance notice from the Town Clerk

Board of Health

The agenda for the May 5, 2023, Board of Health meeting contains only the meeting time and a placeholder for documents, with no listed discussion or decision items. It appears to be a procedural placeholder with no substantive business specified.

• Meeting scheduled for 7:15 AM
• No agenda items listed
• No documents specified beyond the agenda PDF

The Board of Health voted 2-0 to approve FY24 contracts for Health Director Dr. Heather Alker and Professional Services Inspector Dennis Costello, both discussed in executive session. The board also appointed Chelsea Malinowski as the Southborough representative for the Collins Center workplan.

• Appointed Chelsea Malinowski as Southborough representative for Collins Center workplan (2-0)
• Approved FY24 contract for Professional Services Inspector Dennis Costello (2-0)
• Approved FY24 contract for Health Director Dr. Heather Alker (2-0)
• Entered executive session to discuss contracts (2-0)

St. Mark’s Street Park Working Group

The St. Mark's Street Park Working Group is scheduled to meet on May 5, 2023, at 7:00 P.M. The agenda contains only the meeting time and name, with no listed discussion items or decisions. The referenced agenda PDF is not included in the provided text.

• Meeting scheduled for 7:00 P.M. on 2023-05-05
• No agenda items listed in the provided text
• Referenced document: 2023.05.05 SMSWG AGENDA.PDF

The St. Mark’s Street Park Working Group approved the March 6, 2023 meeting minutes 6-0. The group discussed the VHB park design, including a historical plaque funded through ARPA, reconstruction of stone walls, and a potential stone fence. They also reviewed tree choices, path permeability, and a public comment about information control.

• Approved March 6, 2023 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Discussed historical plaque for Southborough Center Historic District funded by ARPA
• Discussed reconstruction of stone walls and potential substitution with stone fence
• Discussed removing 'MEDALLION OF GRANITE' for future centerpiece
• Group will seek input on tree choices for the park
• Group questioned permeability of crushed granite paths and path width/radius
• Public comment: Patti Burns-Fiore said Town should not concede control of information to Southborough Historical Society
• Motion to adjourn approved (5-0-1, Kevin Miller abstained)

Board of Commissioners of Trust Funds

The Board of Commissioners of Trust Funds is scheduled to meet on May 5, 2023, at 8:00 a.m. The agenda contains no listed items, only a placeholder. The meeting appears to be procedural with no specific decisions or discussions outlined.

The Board of Commissioners of Trust Funds postponed a vote on a request from the Taxation Aid Committee, deciding to allow more time for the committee to discuss future plans. The board also approved the minutes from April 13, 2023, with a minor date correction, by a unanimous 2-0 vote. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved April 13, 2023 minutes with date correction (2-0)
• Postponed vote on Taxation Aid Committee request

Master Plan Implementation Committee

This is a procedural agenda for the Master Plan Implementation Committee meeting on May 5, 2023. No specific discussion or decision items are listed.

The Master Plan Implementation Committee agreed to provide semi-annual rather than quarterly progress reports to the Planning Board, following feedback that quarterly updates were too frequent. The committee also discussed clarifying its role to other boards, including that the Master Plan Committee is dissolved and that any changes to goals or recommendations should go through MPIC. No formal votes were taken on substantive policy decisions.

• Approved minutes of April 13, 2023 as amended (3-0)
• Agreed to provide semi-annual updates to Planning Board instead of quarterly
• Discussed clarifying MPIC role and process for revising goals/recommendations
• Voted to adjourn (4-0)

Southborough Housing Opportunity Partnership Committee

The provided agenda contains only procedural information regarding the meeting time and document titles. No specific topics, proposals, or decisions are documented in the text.

The Southborough Housing Opportunity Partnership Committee (SHOPC) voted unanimously to approve minutes from four prior meetings (2/27/23, 2/28/23, 3/7/23, 4/4/23). The committee also received updates on grant research, including a lead-based paint hazard reduction grant for 21 Highland Street, and the MBTA Communities Law, with no new developments reported. Additionally, it was noted that Alex Frisch was not reappointed to the Housing Authority, so John Wood will be proposed as the new Housing Authority representative to SHOPC.

• Approved minutes from 2/27/23 (4-0)
• Approved minutes from 2/28/23 (4-0)
• Approved minutes from 3/7/23 (4-0)
• Approved minutes from 4/4/23 (4-0)

Dissolved - Affordable Housing Trust Fund Committee

The committee approved and released executive session minutes from March 7, 2023, and approved meeting minutes from May 3, 2023, both by unanimous 4-0 votes. The meeting briefly lost quorum when a member went offscreen but was restored via phone. The meeting adjourned after approximately seven minutes.

• Approved release of executive session minutes from 3/07/23 (4-0)
• Approved meeting minutes from 5/3/23 (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 9:52 AM (4-0)

Select Board

This agenda contains only the meeting time and a reference to a revised agenda PDF; no specific items are listed. The meeting appears to be procedural, with substantive decisions or discussions not detailed in the provided text.

The Select Board and Planning Board jointly denied a request to remove two large white oak trees at 79 Oak Hill Road, citing the trees' health and lack of safety concern per the Police Chief. The Board also approved amendments to the Neary School Building Committee's charge, including subcommittee authority and membership changes, and delegated document signing to the Town Administrator. Additionally, the Board approved removal of 64 trees across multiple streets, with some exceptions for pruning and monitoring, and committed to replanting trees and reconstructing a historic stonewall at St. Mark's Street and Marlboro Road.

• Denied removal of two oak trees at 79 Oak Hill Road (5-0)
• Approved amending Neary School Building Committee charge to allow subcommittees (5-0)
• Approved reducing School Committee members from 2 to 1 and increasing at-large members from 4 to 5 on NSBC (5-0)
• Delegated Town Administrator to sign MSBA-related documents (5-0)
• Approved removal of 64 resident-requested trees across multiple streets, with pruning/monitoring for 3 trees (5-0)
• Approved replanting 11+ trees and reconstructing historic stonewall at St. Mark's Street and Marlboro Road (5-0)
• Denied removal of tree at 5 Stowe Road by Planning Board (1-2), but approved by Select Board (5-0), combined vote 6-2

Southborough Trails Committee

The Southborough Trails Committee is holding a regular meeting on May 2, 2023, at 7:30 p.m. The agenda contains no specific discussion or decision items, only the meeting time and a reference to an agenda PDF. This appears to be a procedural placeholder.

• Meeting scheduled for 7:30 p.m. on May 2, 2023
• No specific agenda items listed in the provided text

The Southborough Trails Committee approved the minutes from April 5, 2023, by a 3-0 vote. Members discussed updates on the DCR trails agreement, a MassTrails grant for Peninsula Trail Phase I (including fence and signage), and potential CPA funding for Phase II engineering. No final decisions were made on these items; they remain under review.

• Approved minutes from April 5, 2023 (3-0)

Community Center Exploration Committee

The provided text contains only the meeting title, date, and a reference to a PDF file. No specific agenda items, decisions, or discussions are listed in the source text.

The committee discussed potential sites for a community center, including the Finn school, and reviewed a proposed framework from DRA for space allocation and cost estimates. No substantive decisions were made regarding the center's location or funding, and the committee is awaiting a full proposal from DRA.

• Approved meeting minutes from March 29, 2023 (6-0)

Library Board of Trustees

The Southborough Library Board of Trustees is holding a meeting on April 28, 2023, at 11:30 a.m. The agenda contains only the meeting notice and a reference to the agenda PDF, with no listed discussion items.

The Board of Trustees unanimously approved a new policy prohibiting solicitations at the library. Trustees also agreed to host mandatory town DEI training on May 15 and May 24, which will require the library to close. A letter of intent for construction funding has been submitted.

• Approved new solicitation policy prohibiting solicitations at the library (Unanimous)
• Approved library as location for mandatory town DEI training on May 15 and May 24
• Approved March 10, 2023 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Submitted letter of intent for construction funding

Board of Health

This agenda contains only the meeting date, time, and a reference to an attached PDF document. No specific items for discussion or decision are listed, so the meeting appears to be procedural or the details are contained in the referenced document.

• Meeting scheduled for 9:30 a.m. on April 28, 2023

The Board of Health met with representatives from Northborough, Boylston, and the Collins Center to begin a Best Practice Grant project. The project aims to explore options for regionalizing public health services.

• Contracted with Collins Center to conduct a regional public health study

Golf Course Committee

The Golf Course Committee meeting scheduled for April 27, 2023, was cancelled. The agenda contains no items for discussion or decision.

• Meeting cancelled

Southborough Zoning Board of Appeals

The Southborough Zoning Board of Appeals is meeting on April 26, 2023, at 7:00 p.m. The agenda contains only the meeting time and a reference to an agenda PDF, with no listed items for discussion or decision.

• Meeting scheduled for 7:00 p.m. on 2023-04-26

The Zoning Board of Appeals approved a special permit for an accessory apartment at 82 Middle Road. The Board also approved the meeting minutes from March 22, 2023.

• Approved special permit for accessory apartment at 82 Middle Road (5-0-0)
• Approved March 22, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0-0)

Municipal Technology Committee

The agenda for the April 26, 2023 Municipal Technology Committee meeting contains only the meeting time and a reference to an attached PDF agenda document. No specific discussion or decision items are listed in the provided text.

• Meeting scheduled for 7:00 p.m.

The committee agreed to review and potentially revise the Strategic Technology Plan to better align with current IT initiatives and timeframes. Members discussed the status of the town website migration and the procurement of a secondary ISP.

• Approved minutes of March 21 meeting (5-0)
• Agreed to review and possibly revise the Strategic Technology Plan
• Tabled Transfer Station electronic permit validation system until new DPW Superintendent is in place

Economic Development Committee

The agenda is minimal and contains only the meeting time and a reference to a PDF document. No specific items for discussion or decision are listed.

The committee reviewed the status of the Route 9 Business Corridor Initiative grant and discussed potential land sites for the New England Futbol Club. Members discussed updating the Master Plan implementation list and creating a marketing list for the Downtown District. No substantive votes were taken other than to adjourn.

• Tabled approval of outstanding draft minutes
• Adjourned meeting (5-0-0)

Southborough Public Accessibility Committee

The Southborough Public Accessibility Committee is holding a regular meeting on April 25, 2023, at 9:00 A.M. The agenda contains no substantive items, only the meeting notice and a reference to the agenda PDF. This is a procedural meeting with no listed decisions or discussions.

The Southborough Public Accessibility Committee approved several motions to address physical and digital accessibility. These include requesting expert reviews of specific sidewalks, repairs to Mooney Field stairs, and an audit of the town website's accessibility.

• Approved request for accessibility expert to review sidewalks at Mauro’s Village Café, Pilgrim Congregational Church, and Town House (Unanimous)
• Approved request for DPW to repair missing stair step at Mooney Field (Unanimous)
• Approved request for Library Director to improve nighttime visibility of parking lot entrances and exits (Unanimous)
• Approved request for Town Administrator to solicit ADA status updates from all departments (Unanimous)
• Approved tasking Will Warren to list accessibility issues with current and new websites (Unanimous)
• Approved request for Select Board to keep SPAC/ADA minutes online after website update (Unanimous)
• Approved minutes from 01/09/2023 and 02/13/2023 (Unanimous)

Community Preservation Committee

The Community Preservation Committee is holding its regular meeting. The agenda contains only procedural items and no specific project or funding decisions are listed.

The Community Preservation Committee approved a motion to transition funds out of equities into interest-bearing accounts and requested quarterly statements from the Town Treasurer. The committee also elected new officers and approved previous meeting minutes.

• Approved moving funds from equities to interest-bearing accounts (6-0)
• Approved request for quarterly account statements from Town Treasurer (6-0)
• Elected Benjamin Smith as Chair effective May 1, 2023 (6-0)
• Elected David Joyner as Vice-Chair effective May 1, 2023 (6-0)
• Approved February 28, 2023 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Approved March 25, 2023 meeting minutes (6-0)

Select Board

This is the agenda for the Southborough Select Board meeting on April 25, 2023, at 6:30 p.m. The agenda text contains only the meeting time and a reference to a PDF document, with no listed agenda items. It appears to be procedural boilerplate with no specific decisions or discussions detailed.

The Select Board approved the installation of 19W 3K LED street lights and supported a Letter of Intent for a state library construction grant. The Board also filled vacancies on the Conservation Commission and Southborough Housing Authority.

• Approved 19W 3K LED street lights to replace 632 HPS 50W lights (4-1-0)
• Approved Letter of Intent for MBLC state library construction funding (5-0-0)
• Approved request by National Grid to move pole on Richards Road, contingent on resident meeting (5-0-0)
• Appointed Nancy Soter to the Southborough Housing Authority (5-0-0)
• Appointed Melinda Upton to the Conservation Commission (5-0-0)
• Approved writing letters of support to make the Blue Spotted Salamander the state amphibian (5-0-0)
• Tabled decision on water rate increases pending further scenarios for tier one users

Taxation Aid Committee

The Taxation Aid Committee is holding a meeting on April 24, 2023, at 4:00 p.m. The agenda text provided contains only the meeting time and a reference to a PDF document, with no listed agenda items. As a result, no specific decisions or discussions are detailed in this agenda.

• Meeting scheduled for 4:00 p.m. on 2023-04-24
• Agenda document referenced but not included in text

The committee received $3,600 from the Trust Funds Committee. It tentatively decided to award $1,200 to each of seven eligible applicants, pending the receipt of further funds. Members discussed future goals to award 25 percent of eligible applicants' property taxes.

• Tentatively awarded $1,200 to seven eligible applicants
• Set next meeting for June 22, 2023

MetroWest Regional Transit Authority

The MetroWest Regional Transit Authority is meeting to review the draft budget for fiscal year 2024. The board will also receive an administrator's report and approve minutes from the March 3, 2023 meeting.

• FY24 Draft Budget Review

Capital Improvement & Planning Committee

The Committee approved the March 20, 2023, meeting minutes. Members discussed a framework for vetting new and repaired sidewalk infrastructure using ARPA funding and reviewed a student presentation on community sidewalk needs.

• Approved March 20, 2023 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Deferred discussion of the 21 Highland Street Report to a future meeting

Select Board

This meeting consists solely of an executive session, which is closed to the public. No other business is listed on the agenda.

• Executive session at 8:00 a.m.

The Select Board approved the employment contract for Bill Cundiff as DPW Superintendent. The contract is effective July 24, 2023. One board member recused herself from the vote due to a family conflict of interest.

• Approved contract for Bill Cundiff as DPW Superintendent (4-0-0)

Historical Commission

The Historical Commission will meet virtually to elect a new vice chair. The agenda includes discussions regarding St. Mark’s Street Park and signage for the Southborough Center Historic District.

• Election of a new Historical Commission vice chair
• Discussion of historical components of St. Mark’s Street Park
• Discussion of Southborough Center Historic District signage placement
• Updates on demolition delays
• Review of Old fire station documents

The Commission elected a new Vice-Chair and approved the meeting minutes from March 15, 2023. Members discussed historical markers and artifact preservation for St. Mark’s Street Park and planned the placement of seven Historic District signs.

• Elected Annie Pfaff as Vice-Chair (4-0-1)
• Approved March 15, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)

MetroWest Regional Transit Authority

The MetroWest Regional Transit Authority Finance & Audit Committee will meet to discuss the proposed operating budget for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024. The committee will also receive an update from the CFO regarding the audit and financial statements for the year ended June 30, 2022.

• Proposed operating budget for FYE 6/30/2024
• Audit and financial statement status for year ended 6/30/2022

Select Board

This agenda contains only a single item: an executive session scheduled for 8:00 a.m. No public discussion or decisions are listed. The agenda is purely procedural and provides no details on the session's purpose.

• Executive session at 8:00 a.m.

The Select Board approved the employment terms for DPW Superintendent William Cundiff during an executive session. The Board also approved the release of February 7, 2023, executive session minutes and approved amended March 7, 2023, minutes.

• Approved contract terms for DPW Superintendent William Cundiff (4-0-0)
• Approved and released February 7, 2023 Executive Session minutes (4-0-0)
• Approved amended March 7, 2023 Executive Session minutes, not for release (4-0-0)
• Agreed that the DPW Superintendent vehicle should be lettered going forward

Board of Commissioners of Trust Funds

The Board of Commissioners of Trust Funds will meet to approve prior minutes, consider a funding request for the Tax Aid fund, continue discussing fund changes and donor outreach, and receive an update on an upcoming election. The agenda is otherwise routine administrative business.

• Approve January 24, 2023 minutes
• Taxation Aid representative request for funding Tax Aid fund
• Continued discussion of changing funds and process for outreach to possible donors
• Update on upcoming election

The Board approved a $3,600 transfer from the Winchester Fund to the Taxation Aid Fund to help seniors defray tax expenses. The Board discussed a larger $7,000 request and agreed to consider the remaining balance at the next meeting after reviewing trust balances. A representative from the Board of Assessors will be invited to the next meeting to discuss the tax deferral program.

• Approved January 24, 2023 minutes (2-0)
• Approved $3,600 transfer from Winchester Fund to Taxation Aid Fund (3-0)

Southborough School Committee

The Southborough School Committee will meet to ratify a contract with the Southborough Teachers Association ESPs (Unit C). The body will also review grant approvals and capital planning for the Trottier Middle School auditorium rooftop unit.

• Ratification of agreement with Southborough Teachers Association ESPs (Unit C)
• Approval of Genocide Education Grant for $12,586
• Approval of Accelerating Literacy Learning Through High-Quality Instructional Materials Grant for $104,610
• Capital planning for Auditorium Rooftop Unit at Trottier Middle School
• Discussion on solar feasibility

Master Plan Implementation Committee

The Master Plan Implementation Committee is meeting to approve prior minutes, receive liaison updates, and prepare its quarterly report for the Planning Board. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major decisions or public hearings scheduled.

• Approve meeting minutes from 3/30/23
• Liaison updates
• Quarterly Report for Planning Board

The committee approved the March 30, 2023, meeting minutes. Members discussed the process for tracking Master Plan goals and coordinating priority lists between the Planning Board and Select Board to align with budget cycles.

• Approved minutes of March 30, 2023 (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:15 PM (5-0)

Southborough School Committee

The Woodward School Council will meet to receive a school update from Principal Steven P. Mucci. The discussion will cover staffing, curriculum, and MCAS testing.

• School update regarding staffing, curriculum, and MCAS testing

Southborough Youth Commission

The provided text contains only the meeting title, date, and a reference to a PDF file. It does not list any specific motions, discussions, or decisions. Therefore, no substantive content can be summarized.

The Southborough Youth Commission awarded the 2023 Ellen Piontek Scholarship to Applicant D and the Laurie Sugarman Wellness Award to Kim Tollander. The commission also reviewed the FY24 budget and upcoming Mental Health Awareness Month events.

• Approved March 14, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Awarded 2023 Ellen Piontek Scholarship to Applicant D (unanimous)
• Awarded Laurie Sugarman Wellness Award to Kim Tollander (unanimous)
• Determined next meeting will be held via Zoom

Board of Health

The Board of Health approved fee increases for pool and camp applications effective in 2024. The board also appointed a tobacco inspector and approved a new camp application form.

• Increased pool application fee from $100 to $150 for 2024 (3-0)
• Increased camp application late fee to $100 for 2024 (3-0)
• Increased DPH submission late fee to $50 for 2024 (3-0)
• Appointed Marisa Morello as MetroWest Tobacco Inspector through 6/30/23 (3-0)
• Approved new camp application form as presented by Public Health Nurse (3-0)
• Approved amended minutes from 3/14/23 and 3/25/23 (3-0)

Southborough Scholarship Advisory Committee

The committee is meeting to discuss goals for 2023 scholarships. Members will review the application process and determine the criteria used for evaluation.

• Discussion of 2023 scholarship goals
• Review of scholarship application process
• Determination of scholarship evaluation criteria

The committee established the weighted criteria for the Town Scholarship evaluation. Members also coordinated the distribution of scholarship applications to local schools and community blogs.

• Approved Town Scholarship evaluation criteria: financial need 20%, GPA 10%, Community/Volunteer Activities 25%, School Activities 15%, Paid work 10%, Essay 15%, Applicant Assessment 5% (4-0)

Housing Authority

The Board approved the March 21, 2023 minutes and the accounts payable as of April 11, 2023. The Executive Director reported that the Framingham Road Heat Pump project is 93% complete and construction of the community garden has begun.

• Approved March 21, 2023 minutes (3-0)
• Approved Accounts Payable as of April 11, 2023 (3-0)
• Accepted Report of the Executive Director (3-0)

Recreation Commission

This is a procedural agenda for the Southborough Recreation Commission meeting on April 11, 2023. The agenda lists only the agenda and meeting materials, with no specific discussion or decision items provided.

• Revised agenda document (2023.04.11_RECREATION_AGENDA_REVISIED.PDF)
• Original agenda document (2023.04.11_RECREATION_AGENDA.PDF)

The Commission unanimously approved a motion to request ARPA funds, in partnership with DPW, to purchase a field aerator. The body also discussed the potential sale of South Union and the application process for a dog park design grant.

• Approved joint request to Select Board for ARPA funds to procure an aerator with DPW (4-0)
• Approved meeting minutes from February 15, 2023

Southborough Housing Opportunity Partnership Committee

The Southborough Housing Opportunity Partnership Committee will hold a joint meeting with the Selectboard, Planning Board, and Advisory Board. The discussion will focus on the MBTA Communities.

• Joint meeting with Selectboard, Planning Board, and Advisory Board regarding MBTA Communities

The committee held a joint meeting to discuss compliance with MBTA Communities legislation. The group agreed to move forward with compliance rather than pursuing 'opt-out' or 'unfunded mandate' options at this time. The Planning Board will explore the discussed compliance models, including potential overlay districts.

• Agreed not to pursue the 'opt-out' option for MBTA Communities legislation
• Agreed to take no action at this time regarding petitioning the State Auditor on unfunded mandates
• Agreed to have the Planning Board explore all discussed compliance options
• Approved adjournment of SHOPC meeting (5-0-0)

Select Board

The provided text contains only the meeting title, date, and links to PDF documents. It does not list any specific decisions, discussions, or agenda items. The actual content is contained in the attached files, which are not provided in the text.

The Select Board voted to withdraw from the Inter-Municipal Agreement (IMA) to create a Regional Emergency Communication Center with Grafton and Westborough. The Board also approved the appointment of a new DPW Superintendent and a Building Commissioner.

• Opted out of the RECC IMA with Grafton and Westborough (2-1-2)
• Approved contract for William Cundiff as DPW Superintendent (4-0)
• Appointed Casey Burlingame as Building Commissioner/Zoning Enforcement Officer (5-0-0)
• Approved committee charge for Tricentennial Celebration Committee (5-0-0)
• Reallocated $20,000 in ARPA funds from St. Mark’s Street Park Working Group to General Tax Relief (5-0-0)
• Appointed Grant Farrington to Community Preservation Committee (5-0-0)
• Appointed Michele Hokinson to PILOT Committee (5-0-0)
• Approved Conflict of Interest Disclosure for Christina Stapleton (5-0-0)

Select Board

The provided document contains only meeting materials and file names without specific agenda topics or discussion points. No decisions, proposals, or public hearings are listed in the text.

The Select Board interviewed William Cundiff for the role of DPW Superintendent. Following the interview, the Board voted to appoint Mr. Cundiff to the position, contingent upon a background check and successful contract negotiations.

• Appointed William Cundiff as DPW Superintendent, pending background check and contract negotiation (4-0-1)

Advisory Committee

The Advisory Committee is holding a joint meeting with the Planning Board and SHOPC. The body will discuss MBTA Communities.

• Joint discussion with Planning Board and SHOPC regarding MBTA Communities

The scheduled meeting for April 10, 2023, was cancelled because a quorum was not reached. No decisions were made.

Council on Aging

The Council on Aging is reviewing upcoming programs including boxing, pickleball, and summer schedules. The meeting includes updates on new construction and a call for volunteers to develop a budget for a new formula grant.

• New construction updates from John Parent
• Discussion regarding a sub-group to develop a budget for the new formula grant
• Updates on boxing, pickleball, and summer programming
• Reports from the Marketing and Survey sub-committees
• Friends Report and Legislative Report

The provided text is a notice from the Town Clerk stating that minutes and documents for the April 7, 2023, meeting have not been received. No substantive decisions are recorded.

Golf Course Committee

The Southborough Golf Course Committee is meeting to continue discussions on course improvements, including tee box movement, paving, signage, marketing, financial modeling, and irrigation. The agenda includes approval of minutes, new business, and public comment, with no specific decisions or proposals detailed.

• Project status: tee box movement and paving
• Course signage
• Course marketing
• Financial modeling
• Irrigation

The committee reviewed progress on tee box construction and discussed signage and marketing. No new funding for resident season passes was approved, and the committee decided against using QR codes on new signage.

• Approved March 2, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Denied use of QR codes on main entrance signs
• Denied funding for resident season passes via Senior Center/Library
• Decided signs will not be installed until parking lot paving is complete

Southborough Trails Committee

The Southborough Trails Committee is meeting remotely to discuss updates on the DCR MOA trails agreement, Peninsula Trail Phase I and II projects, and potential funding from SPAC for trail accessibility. They will also plan several community events, including Earth Day cleanup, Wellness Week, and Planet Palooza. The agenda includes routine items like approving minutes and scheduling the next meeting.

• DCR MOA trails agreement status update
• Peninsula Trail Phase I MassTrails grant update: fence and signage
• Potential SPAC contribution to enhance trail accessibility
• Peninsula Trail Phase II bid status update and next steps
• DCR Earth Day Clean Up event with Program Coordinator

The Committee approved allowing the Chair to sign an updated invoice for Peninsula Trail Phase I fencing. No bids were received for Peninsula Trail Phase II, leading to a discussion on revising the project scope. The Committee also planned several community walks and yoga sessions for May and June.

• Approved minutes from 03/27/2023 (4-0)
• Approved motion for Kathryn McKee to approve updated Peninsula Trail fencing invoice (5-0)
• Agreed to pay for two April hikes via Choate fund grant
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Capital Improvement & Planning Committee

The Capital Improvement and Planning Committee is holding a joint meeting with SHOPC. The body will discuss a subcommittee report and determine next steps regarding 21 Highland Street.

• Discussion of 21 Highland Street subcommittee report

The scheduled meeting for April 4, 2023, was cancelled because a quorum was not reached. No decisions were made.

Southborough Housing Opportunity Partnership Committee

The committee will meet virtually to discuss a report from the SHOPC/Capital Planning Committee Subcommittee and discuss grant funding. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from February meetings.

• Approval of Minutes from February 1 & 27
• Discussion: SHOPC/Capital Planning Committee Subcommittee Report
• Discussion: Grant Funding

The committee approved the SHOPC/CPC Subcommittee Report regarding housing potential at a municipal site. Members discussed adaptive reuse, 40B projects, and the impact of MBTA Communities requirements. The committee also approved amended minutes from January 10, 2023.

• Approved SHOPC/CPC Subcommittee Report as written (5-0)
• Approved amended January 10, 2023 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Tabled February 27, 2023 minutes for approval

Southborough Trails Committee

The Southborough Trails Committee is meeting to review and discuss bids related to Invitation for Bid 2023-01.

• Discussion of bids for Invitation for Bid 2023-01

The committee noted that no bids were received for Invitation for Bid 2023-01. Members discussed the rebid process and decided to seek an engineering services quote from VHB. Abutter letters for the Phase I project were assembled and mailed.

• Determined to request engineering services quote from VHB
• Mailed abutter letters for Phase I project
• Adjourned meeting (3-0)

Select Board

The provided agenda contains only a list of meeting materials and documents. There are no specific items, discussions, or decisions detailed in the text provided.

The Select Board appointed Casey Burlingame as the Building Commissioner/Zoning Enforcement Officer. The Board also approved temporary bond anticipatory notes (BANs) for several town projects.

• Appointed Casey Burlingame as Building Commissioner/Zoning Enforcement Officer effective April 24, 2023 (5-0-0)
• Approved temporary BANs for 2023 projects as referenced in the March 28, 2023 memo (4-0-0)

Taxation Aid Committee

The committee will continue the review process for 2023 applications. Members may discuss and vote on the total amount of awards to be granted.

• Review of 2023 application process
• Discussion and possible vote on award amounts

The committee noted that a $5,000 grant application to Main Street Bank was not approved. Members will individually review redacted application packets before the next meeting. Mary Ann Anderson plans to request $7,000 from the Trust Fund Committee for this year's awards.

• Approved March 9, 2023 meeting minutes (Unanimous)

Master Plan Implementation Committee

The Master Plan Implementation Committee is meeting to review a working document on goals related to the Economic Development Committee. The agenda includes discussion of this document, which appears to be the main substantive item.

• Review of MPIC_EDC_GOALS_WORKING_DOC_FOR_MINUTES_03.30.23.PDF

The committee elected a new chair and clerk and approved the minutes from March 9, 2023. Members discussed the status of master plan recommendations across various town boards and committees. The committee established a timeline to submit a progress report to the Planning Board by April 19, 2023.

• Elected D. DeMuria as Committee chair (5-0)
• Elected K. McKee as clerk (5-0)
• Approved March 9, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Determined that requests to transition goals between boards must be presented to MPIC and then escalated to the Planning Board for final determination

Southborough Stewardship Committee

The Committee approved an amended letter to the Conservation Commission detailing concerns about vehicle access and habitat protection during farm dump work. Members also approved funding for a picnic table and set requirements for heat-treated soil at the community gardens.

• Approved amended letter to Conservation Commission regarding farm dump project (4-0)
• Approved additional $400 for cedar picnic table pending budget availability (4-0)
• Approved March 1, 2023 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Required documentation of heat-treated soil for any new soil brought into community gardens
• Approved use of community garden plots for composting
• Agreed to two nature walks on April 29th funded by 2022 Choate Fund Grant ($250)

Community Center Exploration Committee

The Community Center Exploration Committee is meeting to discuss its ongoing exploration of a potential community center. The agenda contains no specific action items, only the meeting time and a reference to the agenda document.

The committee discussed the potential reuse of the Mary Finn school and identified three scenarios for the library, senior center, and recreation department to evaluate. Members agreed to seek cost estimates for stand-alone facilities versus combined options. The committee will schedule a tour of the Mary Finn school as a next step.

• Approved meeting minutes from March 8, 2023 (5-0-1)

Southborough Trails Committee

The committee is meeting to discuss the status of the Master Plan and the DCR MOA trails agreement. Members will review updates on Peninsula Trail Phases I and II, including fencing, signage, and bidding status.

• Peninsula Trail Phase I MassTrails grant update on fence and signage
• Peninsula Trail Phase II bid status update
• DCR MOA trails agreement status
• Potential SPAC contribution for trail accessibility
• Choate Fund 2022 hike series bench and interpretative signage

The committee approved meeting minutes from February and March. Members agreed to include the Walnut Hill Trail segment in the DCR Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) and discussed updates for the Peninsula Trail projects.

• Approved minutes from 02/13/2023, 3/06/2023 and 03/21/2023 (4-0)
• Agreed to add Walnut Hill Trail segment to the DCR MOA
• Finalized ADA parking site and fence specs for Peninsula Trail Phase I
• Approved participation in DCR Earth Day cleanup event on April 22

Advisory Committee

The Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss the overall proposed budget for FY24. The body will vote on budget articles and other warrant articles for the Annual Town Meeting.

• Vote on FY24 proposed budget articles
• Vote on warrant articles for the Annual Town Meeting

Community Preservation Committee

This is a procedural agenda for the Southborough Community Preservation Committee meeting on March 25, 2023, with no specific items listed beyond the meeting time. The agenda contains only boilerplate and no decisions or discussions are specified.

The committee identified a clerical error in Warrant Article 14. Benjamin Smith will propose an amendment on the town floor to reinsert the original CPC language regarding the direction of funds.

• Tabled finalization of MOU for Algonquin Regional High School Tennis Court Replacement
• Agreed to amend Article 14 wording on town floor to correct clerical error
• Approved motion to adjourn (5-0)

Southborough Youth Commission

The Southborough Youth Commission will attend the Annual Town Meeting and deliberate on articles and amendments.

• Attend Annual Town Meeting
• Deliberate on articles and amendments

Annual Town Meetings

This is the agenda for Southborough's Annual Town Meeting, where residents will vote on warrant articles covering the FY2024 budget, a proposed MWRA water connection to Hopkinton, a tree protection bylaw, and other items. The agenda includes supporting documents and reports from town boards and committees. No agenda text is provided, but the warrant and motions are available as PDFs.

• Article 25: Independent audit of engineering and design for proposed MWRA water connection to Hopkinton
• Article 26: Tree protection bylaw
• Articles 14 and 15: Algonquin Sports Complex improvements
• Article 9: Breakneck Hill pollution remediation
• Article 12: St. Marks memorandum of purchase and sale of real estate

Board of Health

The Board of Health is meeting to prepare for the Annual Town Meeting. Discussions include a citizen's petition regarding Public Works Planning Board appointment authority, the Algonquin Athletic Complex, and the Health Department budget.

• Citizen’s Petition to amend Public Works Planning Board appointment authority
• Algonquin Athletic Complex
• Health Department Budget

The Board of Health voted to support a letter regarding the safety of the Algonquin Athletic Complex turf field. The board also agreed to take on an appointment for the Public Works Planning Board if requested by the town.

• Approved support for turf field letter written by Dr. Medina (3-0)
• Approved support for owning an appointment on the Public Works Planning Board if requested (3-0)

Northborough-Southborough Regional School District Committee

The Northborough-Southborough Regional School Committee is holding a special open meeting. The primary purpose of the session is to prepare for the Southborough Annual Town Meeting.

• Preparation for Southborough Annual Town Meeting

Select Board

The Select Board will consider approving a letter of support for the Neary School Project. The board will also conduct preparations for the upcoming Annual Town Meeting.

• Approve MSBA letter of support for Neary School Project
• Annual Town Meeting preparation

The Select Board approved the submission of a study enrollment certification to the MSBA for the Neary School Project. The board also reviewed a proposed presentation for the upcoming Town Meeting regarding Articles 12 and 13.

• Approved Select Board chair's execution of MSBA study enrollment certification for Neary School Project (5-0)

Southborough School Committee

The Southborough School Committee is holding a special open meeting to prepare for the Annual Town Meeting.

• Preparation for Annual Town Meeting

Northborough-Southborough Regional School District Committee

The Northborough-Southborough Regional School Committee Audit Subcommittee is meeting to review the FY’22 audit. The meeting is being conducted virtually via Zoom.

• Review of FY’22 Audit

Southborough Zoning Board of Appeals

The provided agenda contains only meeting materials and procedural documents. No specific project applications or hearing topics are listed in the text provided.

The Zoning Board of Appeals approved a new Policies and Procedures document to clarify board operations and adopted revised fillable PDF application materials. The board also discussed proposed town meeting articles regarding stormwater bylaws and zoning map amendments.

• Adopted Policies and Procedures as drafted (6-0-0)
• Approved meeting minutes from February 15, 2023 (6-0-0)
• Adopted revised application instructions and forms (6-0-0)
• Scheduled next meeting for April 26, 2023

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will meet to approve motor vehicle excise tax abatements and discuss the performance appraisal process. The board will also enter executive session to act on real estate tax exemption and deferral applications.

• Approval of motor vehicle excise tax abatements
• Review of FY23 budget status
• Patriot AP-5 software upgrade status
• Approvals or denials of personal real estate tax exemption applications
• Review of real estate tax deferral applications

The Board approved 91 excise tax abatements for 2022 and 2023 and adopted a modified performance review form for the Principal Assessor. The Board also approved one senior exemption and two real estate tax deferrals during an executive session.

• Approved (10) 2022 excise abatements totaling $587.58 (unanimous)
• Approved (81) 2023 excise abatements totaling $12,801.55 (unanimous)
• Approved modified performance review form for Principal Assessor (unanimous)
• Approved (1) Clause 41C Senior Exemption (unanimous)
• Approved (2) real estate tax deferral applications (unanimous)
• Accepted meeting minutes of February 7, 2023 and February 21, 2023 (unanimous)

Select Board

The provided agenda contains several supplemental documents regarding a temporary note settlement and the appointment of a Building Commissioner. The specific discussion topics or decisions to be taken by the Select Board are not detailed in the text provided.

• Temporary note settlement issuance memo
• Appointment of Building Commissioner memo

The Select Board voted to support appropriating $200,000 for a design audit of the Hopkinton Water Connection. The Board also approved several utility pole installations and a heavy vehicle restriction on Flagg Road.

• Approved $200,000 appropriation for Hopkinton Water Connection design audit (5-0-0)
• Approved National Grid request for underground facilities at 20 and 22 Meadow Lane (5-0-0)
• Approved National Grid request for additional pole at 8 Brigham Road (5-0-0)
• Approved 24-hour heavy commercial vehicle restriction for Flagg Road (5-0-0)
• Reduced Southborough Cultural Arts Council membership from seven to five and set quorum at three (5-0-0)
• Recommended Sam Stivers as Select Board representative to Master Plan Implementation Committee (4-0-1)
• Approved Open Session minutes for February 28, 2023, as amended (5-0-0)

Dissolved - Affordable Housing Trust Fund Committee

The meeting consisted of procedural items. The committee met to call the meeting to order, approve previous minutes, and adjourn.

• Approval of meeting minutes from 3/15/22, 2/28/23, 3/7/23, and 3/21/23

The committee met to approve minutes from four previous meetings. No other substantive business was conducted.

• Approved meeting minutes for 3/15/22, 2/28/23, 3/7/23, and 3/21/23 (4-0)

SHOPC / Capital Planning - 21 Highland Street Affordable Housing Subcommittee

The Capital Planning Subcommittee on Affordable Housing will discuss a revised draft of its report. The body will also determine next steps for the project.

• Review and comment on revised draft of Subcommittee report
• Discussion of next steps
• Approval of March 15, 2023 meeting minutes

The 21 Highland Street Affordable Housing Subcommittee approved a report following nominal edits to a revised draft. The committee also approved the minutes from the February 22, 2023, and March 21, 2023, meetings.

• Approved February 22, 2023 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Approved the report with edits (3-0)
• Approved March 21, 2023 meeting minutes (3-0)

Municipal Technology Committee

The committee expressed support for a warrant article to spend approximately $500,000 on new public safety radios. A motion to delay the town website conversion pending further answers to technical questions was defeated.

• Approved February 28 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Expressed committee support for ~$500,000 police and fire radio replacement article
• Denied motion to delay town website conversion (1-4)
• Approved adjournment (5-0)

Pre-K to 8 School Building Committee

This agenda contains only meeting materials — two PDF agenda documents — with no listed discussion items, votes, or decisions. The meeting is procedural in nature, and no substantive business is described in the provided text.

• Agenda documents: 2023.03.21 NBC AGENDA REVISED.PDF
• Agenda documents: 2023.03.21 NBC AGENDA.PDF

The Neary School Building Committee approved the meeting minutes from August 1, 2022. The committee recommended sending MSBA enrollment data and letters to the Select Board for authorization, pending any new information from a March 23 meeting. The project is expected to be on the June MSBA Board agenda.

• Approved August 1, 2022 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Recommended sending MSBA enrollment documents to Select Board for authorization (6-0)

Southborough Trails Committee

The committee held a pre-bid site visit at 251 Boston Road for the Peninsula Trail Construction Invitation for Bid 2023-01, Phase II. Members and representatives from SumCo Eco-Contracting walked the site of the proposed pedestrian bridge, elevated boardwalk, and natural surface earth trail.

• Adjourned meeting (3-0)

Housing Authority

The Southborough Housing Authority will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes, discuss a grant-funded community garden, policy revisions, and check processes, and vote on several financial items including change orders and a contract amendment. The most consequential items are approvals for bathroom upgrades and a whole-house heat pump project, plus a $315,862 amendment to a financial assistance contract.

• Motion to approve Change Order #2 for FISH Project No. 277049 (Bathroom Upgrades)
• Motion to approve Certificate of Final Completion for FISH Project No. 277049 in the amount of $34,395.00
• Motion to approve Change Order #1 for FISH Project No. 277051 (Family Whole House Heat Pump Project) in the amount of $10,442.58
• Motion to approve Change Order #2 for FISH Project No. 277051 in the amount of $2,957.00
• Motion to approve Amendment #16 to Contract for Financial Assistance (CFA) 5001 in the amount of $315,862.00

The Board approved several change orders and a contract amendment for bathroom and heat pump projects. Members also discussed the potential purchase of properties for additional affordable housing using CPC and Housing Trust Funds.

• Approved February 14, 2023 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Approved bills (4-0)
• Accepted Executive Director's Report (4-0)
• Approved Change Order #2 for FISH Project No. 277049 Bathroom Upgrades (5-0)
• Approved Certificate of Final Completion for FISH Project No. 277049 Bathroom Upgrades for $34,395.00 (5-0)
• Approved Change Order #1 for FISH Project No. 277051 Family Whole House Heat Pump Project for $10,422.58 (5-0)
• Approved Change Order #2 for FISH Project No. 277051 Family Whole House Heat Pump Project for $2,957.00 (5-0)
• Approved Amendment #16 to Contract for Financial Assistance CFA 5001 for $315,862.00 (5-0)

Capital Improvement & Planning Committee

The Capital Improvement and Planning Committee is meeting to discuss capital presentations for the Algonquin Regional Athletic Complex. Members will also provide updates on the Neary Building, Community Center exploration, and other Annual Town Meeting articles.

• Algonquin Regional Athletic Complex Town Meeting articles
• Neary Building Committee update
• Community Center Exploration Committee update
• Capital Planning/SHOPC Sub-Committee update
• Review of all Capital articles for Annual Town Meeting

The Committee approved the January 30, 2023 meeting minutes and reviewed proposed capital articles for the Annual Town Meeting. No formal motions were made regarding the Algonquin Regional Athletic Complex. Member Karen Wheeler resigned from the Committee.

• Approved January 30, 2023 meeting minutes with one edit (5-0-1)
• Proposed $400K for road maintenance via general fund
• Proposed $50K for sidewalk maintenance
• Proposed $15K for library security cameras via general fund
• Proposed $148K for two hybrid police cruisers
• Proposed funding for fire durable medical equipment, ambulance power stretcher, and partial fire PPE via ambulance fund
• Proposed $480K bonding article for police and fire radios via ambulance fund

Northborough-Southborough Regional School District Committee

The committee will hold a public hearing regarding the FY24 budget. Members are scheduled to ratify an agreement with the Algonquin Regional Teachers Association (Unit A) and review various grants and donations.

• Public hearing for the FY24 Budget
• Ratification of agreement with Algonquin Regional Teachers Association (Unit A)
• Donation of Kawai CA99 Piano and Dolly valued at $7,398 from Northborough-Southborough Music Association
• Multiple donations to the DECA Program totaling $5,250
• Donations to ARHS Student Council from BJ’s Wholesale Club ($500) and Wegmans ($1,000)

Historical Commission

The Historical Commission will discuss several property sites including 19 Main Street and 5 Cordaville Road. The meeting also includes discussion regarding committee representation and public comment policy.

• Site visit discussion for 19 Main Street
• Update/discussion for 5 Cordaville Road
• Chair's report on 42 Main Street, 84 Main Street, and 84 Turnpike Road
• St. Mark’s Street Park Working Group update
• Discussion of Community Preservation Committee and PILOT Committee representation

The Historical Commission appointed Grant Farrington to the Community Preservation Committee and Michele Hokinson to the PILOT Committee. The commission also agreed to include public comment sessions at both the beginning and end of future agendas.

• Approved Grant Farrington as representative to the Community Preservation Committee (4-0-1)
• Approved Michele Hokinson as representative to the PILOT Committee (4-0-1)
• Approved February 16, 2023 meeting minutes (4-0-2)
• Approved February 28, 2023 meeting minutes (4-0-2)
• Agreed to include public comment at the beginning and end of each agenda

SHOPC / Capital Planning - 21 Highland Street Affordable Housing Subcommittee

The Southborough Housing Opportunity Partnership/Capital Planning Subcommittee will meet to review and comment on a revised draft of its report. The committee will also discuss future actions and review meeting minutes from February 22, 2023.

• Review/Comment on Revised Draft of Report of Subcommittee
• Discussion of Next Steps
• Approval of Meeting Minutes from February 22, 2023

The subcommittee reviewed an updated draft of the committee report, including new MBTA housing zoning mandate information. Members were asked to perform a final line-by-line review before a planned vote on the finished report at the next meeting. No decisions were made regarding the release of the report.

• Approved February 22, 2023 meeting minutes (4-0)

Southborough Public Accessibility Committee

This meeting of the Southborough Public Accessibility Committee was cancelled. The agenda consists only of meeting materials and cancellation notices, with no substantive items for discussion or decision.

• Meeting cancelled

Southborough Youth Commission

This is the agenda for the Southborough Youth Commission meeting on March 14, 2023. The agenda contains only the meeting time and a reference to a PDF document, with no listed agenda items. It appears to be procedural boilerplate.

The Commission approved the minutes from the February 14, 2023 meeting. Members discussed the FY24 budget, upcoming mental health and LGBTQ+ programming, and the transition to in-person meetings in April.

• Approved February 14, 2023 meeting minutes (all present approved, one abstention)

Board of Health

This agenda contains only procedural items: the previous meeting's revised agenda and the current meeting's agenda document. No decisions, discussions, or public hearings are listed.

The Board of Health approved a local upgrade and setback reductions for a septic system at 6 Cherry Street. The Board also agreed to update the summer camp application for the 2024 season. Other items regarding fees and appointment authority were discussed but not decided.

• Approved septic variance for 6 Cherry Street, reducing property line setbacks to 5-6 ft and cellar wall setback to 8 ft (3-0)
• Approved use of sieve analysis for 6 Cherry Street (3-0)
• Approved minutes from 1/17/23 executive session (3-0)
• Approved amended minutes from 1/28/23 and 2/14/23 meetings (3-0)
• Agreed to update summer camp application for 2024 season

Select Board

This agenda indicates that the March 14, 2023 Select Board meeting was cancelled. The only documents listed are the cancelled agenda and the meeting materials, with no substantive items for discussion or decision.

Southborough Scholarship Advisory Committee

The committee is meeting to discuss the application process, dates, and marketing for 2023 scholarships. Members will also review available funds and fundraising ideas.

• Review of funds available as of March 2023
• Discussion of 2023 scholarship dates and application process
• Discussion of scholarships to be presented
• Review of 2022 recipient recognition on Facebook and My Southborough
• Fundraising ideas

The committee reviewed available funds across three accounts and discussed updates to the 2023 scholarship application process. Members scheduled a follow-up meeting for May 23rd to process applications. No formal votes on policy or funding were taken.

• Scheduled application review meeting for May 23rd
• Assigned Ms. Kuklewicz and Ms. Bensily to update the scholarship application
• Tabled fundraising and marketing discussions to a future meeting

Southborough Trails Committee

The Southborough Trails Committee meeting scheduled for March 14, 2023, was cancelled due to weather. The agenda included a pre-bid site visit for the Peninsula Trail Construction project.

• Pre-bid site visit for Peninsula Trail Construction Invitation for Bid 2023-01

Housing Authority

The Southborough Housing Authority will consider several change orders and contract amendments for facility upgrades. The board will also discuss a grant-funded community garden and policy revisions.

• Certificate of Final Completion for FISH Project No. 277049 (Bathroom Upgrades) for $34,395.00
• Change Order #1 for FISH Project No. 277051 (Family Whole House Heat Pump Project) for $10,442.58
• Change Order #2 for FISH Project No. 277051 (Family Whole House Heat Pump Project) for $2,957.00
• Amendment #16 to the Contract for Financial Assistance (CFA) 5001 for $315,862.00
• Discussion of grant funded Community Garden

Library Board of Trustees

This is a procedural-only agenda for the Southborough Library Board of Trustees meeting on March 10, 2023. The agenda contains only two items: the agenda itself and a reference to meeting materials, with no listed decisions, discussions, or action items.

• No substantive items listed on the agenda

The Board of Trustees approved amended minutes from the January 28 and February 17, 2023 meetings. The board discussed several operational items, including security camera funding and staffing changes, but deferred a decision on the location of the next Candidates Night.

• Approved amended minutes for January 28, 2023 (4-1)
• Approved amended minutes for February 17, 2023 (5-0)
• Tabled decision on Candidates Night format and location

Taxation Aid Committee

The Taxation Aid Committee is meeting to approve previous minutes and discuss bank submissions for donations. The committee will also address the start of a new year of applications.

• Approval of February 2, 2023 minutes
• Update on bank submissions for donations
• Discussion of new year of applications

The committee agreed to revise the February 2, 2023 minutes regarding bank fund applications. Members reviewed eight grant applications that met minimum requirements and coordinated checks for tax abatements and work-off program participation.

• Approved revision to February 2, 2023 minutes regarding $5,000 applications to Avidia Bank and Main Street Bank

Economic Development Committee

The Economic Development Committee will review the status of projects from the Master Plan and discuss a grant application for the One Stop program due March 17. The meeting also includes updates on the Route 9 Business Corridor Initiative and the interim EDC coordinator's activities.

• One Stop grant application due 3/17
• Route 9 Business Corridor Initiative grant update
• Review of Master Plan project status
• Signature authorization for Rob Anderson

The committee approved the meeting minutes from November 16, 2022, and December 22, 2022. Members discussed the lack of Personnel Board support for a full-time coordinator and the status of the Route 9 Business Corridor Initiative grant.

• Approved minutes from 11/16/2022 and 12/22/2022 (4-0-0)

Master Plan Implementation Committee

The Master Plan Implementation Committee is meeting to approve previous minutes and receive updates from liaisons. The agenda consists of procedural items.

• Approval of January 11, 2023 meeting minutes
• Updates from Liaisons

The committee approved the minutes from the January 11, 2023 meeting. Members discussed progress reports from nine assigned committees and planned a method to extract status information for Planning Board reports.

• Approved January 11, 2023 minutes (5-0)

Advisory Committee

The committee will review the proposed FY24 budget and any remaining issues. Members will also vote on budget articles and other warrant articles for Town Meeting.

• Update on FY24 budget process and outlook
• Vote on budget articles and warrant articles for Town Meeting

The Advisory Committee voted to support the FY24 budget and several warrant articles, including the Breakneck Hill remediation and a regional dispatch withdrawal. The committee denied support for lowering the local voting age to 17 and the Public Works Planning Board article.

• Supported FY24 budget at $58,259,942 (5-0-0)
• Supported Article 37 regional dispatch withdrawal (5-0-0)
• Supported Article 9 Breakneck Hill remediation (5-0-0)
• Supported Article 4 Salary Administration Plan (5-0-0)
• Supported Article 14 CPA funds for Algonquin fields $246,418.51 (5-0-0)
• Supported Articles 29, 30, and 31 zoning changes for stormwater and floodplain (5-0-0)
• Denied support for Article 33 lowering voting age to 17 (2-3-0)
• Denied support for Article 39 Public Works Planning Board (0-5-0)

Board of Health

This is a procedural agenda item. The Southborough Board of Health is meeting with the Greater Boroughs Partnership for Health (GBPH) at 2:00 P.M. The only listed item is a joint session with the GBPH; no specific decisions or discussions are detailed in the agenda.

• Joint meeting with Greater Boroughs Partnership For Health (GBPH)

The Board approved meeting minutes from September 14, 2022, and revised minutes from June 15, 2022. Members discussed regional health initiatives, including tobacco control, sunscreen dispenser installation, and Narcan training updates.

• Approved September 14, 2022 meeting minutes (3-0-1)
• Approved revised June 15, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Northborough-Southborough Regional School District Committee

The combined school committees will discuss and vote on the 2023-2024 student calendar and committee meeting dates. The meeting includes a presentation on the MetroWest Adolescent Health Survey and a review of the superintendent's evaluation process. Members will also consider several policy updates regarding health, safety, and substance use.

• Vote on 2023-2024 Student Calendar
• Vote on 2023-2024 School Committee Meeting Dates
• First readings of Public Access Defibrillation Program E-210 and Naloxone Policy E-250
• Second readings of policies regarding Drug, Alcohol and Tobacco Free Workplace, Student Smoking, and Wellness
• Distribution of Assabet Valley Collaborative 2022 Annual Report and Financial Statements

Southborough Housing Opportunity Partnership Committee

This meeting of the Southborough Housing Opportunity Partnership Committee, scheduled for March 8, 2023, was canceled. The agenda had included discussions on a warrant article, the 5 Cordaville Road property, a sub-committee update, and grants.

• Meeting canceled

Community Center Exploration Committee

The committee reviewed funding opportunities for the library and discussed potential sites for a community center. The Council on Aging formally recommended a dedicated stand-alone facility over the use of the Woodward School. Members identified specific needs for recreation and library spaces and explored public-private partnership models.

• Approved February 16, 2022 meeting minutes (6-0-1)
• Council on Aging voted unanimously to not support Woodward School as a community center
• Council on Aging voted unanimously to recommend a dedicated stand-alone senior center facility
• Adjourned meeting (7-0-0)

Southborough School Committee

The committee will conduct a public hearing regarding the FY24 budget and discuss the ratification of an agreement with the Southborough Teachers Association (Unit A). The meeting includes updates on MSBA projects and the Before and After School Care Program tuition.

• Public hearing for FY24 Budget
• Ratification of agreement with Southborough Teachers Association (Unit A)
• Approval of $6,400 in gift cards for Southborough Before and After School Care Program
• Approval of $125 in donations to Woodward School
• MSBA updates for Neary Building Committee and Accelerated Repair

Southborough Housing Opportunity Partnership Committee

The Southborough Housing Opportunity Partnership Committee is meeting virtually to discuss a warrant article and the 5 Cordaville Road property. The agenda includes only discussion items, with no votes or decisions listed.

• Discussion: Warrant Article
• Discussion: 5 Cordaville Road property

The committee held a virtual meeting to discuss Article #25 of the Town’s ATM Warrant. No substantive votes or policy decisions were recorded other than the motion to adjourn.

• Adjourned meeting at 9:10 PM (5-0)

Select Board

The Select Board will consider and potentially vote on the FY24 budget recommendation for Town Meeting. They will also discuss a purchase and sale agreement for the St. Mark's School property and review a financial analysis of dispatch regionalization.

• Vote on FY24 budget recommendation for Town Meeting
• Purchase and sale agreement for St. Mark's School real estate
• Financial analysis of dispatch regionalization
• Appointment of Connor Murray to a town position
• Discussion of Community Center Exploratory Committee charge

The Select Board approved the FY24 Water Enterprise Fund Budget and a real estate purchase and sale agreement with St. Mark’s School. The Board also voted on several Town Meeting warrant articles and appointed Steve Holland to the Capital Improvement and Planning Committee.

• Approved FY24 Water Enterprise Fund Budget of $2,804,097 (5-0-0)
• Approved Purchase and Sale of Real Estate signed by St. Mark’s School (5-0-0)
• Appointed Steve Holland to Capital Improvement and Planning Committee (5-0-0)
• Approved amended Community Center Exploration Ad Hoc Committee Charge (5-0-0)
• Approved FY24 Non-Water Budget and DPW Water Division Supervisor appointment (5-0-0)
• Supported warrant articles for Breakneck Hill remediation, park projects, and Tree Maintenance Fund (5-0-0)
• Supported Article #34 regarding voting age (4-1-0)
• Denied support for Articles #36, #37, #38, and #39 (0-5-0)

Dissolved - Affordable Housing Trust Fund Committee

The Affordable Housing Trust Fund Committee is meeting to enter an executive session. The body will discuss the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property at 5 Cordaville Road.

• Executive session regarding real property at 5 Cordaville Road

The committee met in executive session to discuss the real property at 5 Cordaville Road. Members voted to request the immediate transfer of $196,276.62 from the Community Preservation Committee to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund.

• Requested immediate transfer of $196,276.62 from CPC (7-0)

MetroWest Regional Transit Authority

The MetroWest Regional Transit Authority Finance & Audit Committee is meeting to review financial records. The committee will discuss the audit for the year ended June 30, 2022, and results from July to December 2023.

• Audit for the year ended June 30, 2022
• July - December 2023 results

St. Mark’s Street Park Working Group

The St. Mark's Street Park Working Group is meeting to review meeting materials, including a revised agenda and a park concept document. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific decisions or discussion items listed beyond reviewing these materials.

• Review of 2023.03.06_SMSWG_AGENDA_REVISED.PDF.PDF
• Review of 2023-03-03_ST_MARKS_STREET_PARK_CONCEPT.PDF.PDF
• Review of SMSPWG_JANUARY_18_2023.PDF.PDF

The St. Mark’s Street Park Working Group approved the VHB Concept Plan dated March 3, 2023, as the preliminary design to be presented at Town Meeting. The plan includes a parking lot north of the moved street and accessible paths. The preliminary plan is expected to cost less than $250,000.

• Approved January 18, 2023 minutes (5-0)
• Approved VHB Plan 3/3/23 as Preliminary Design for Town Meeting (5-0)

Southborough Trails Committee

The Trails Committee is conducting a site visit for the MassTrails grant peninsula trail project, serving as the kick-off meeting. The agenda includes calling the meeting to order, the site visit, and adjournment.

• Site visit for MassTrails grant peninsula trail project at Rt.30/Central Street access gate

The Committee conducted a site visit to coordinate the MassTrails Grant Peninsula Trail Project. Members discussed gate relocation, ADA parking placement, and riser shaft fencing specifications. No formal votes were taken on project details, though the meeting adjourned with a 3-0 vote.

• Adjourned meeting (3-0)

MetroWest Regional Transit Authority

This is a procedural meeting of the MetroWest Regional Transit Authority Advisory Board. The agenda lists only the agenda and meeting materials documents, with no substantive items for decision or discussion.

• Revised anticipated agenda for 2023-03-03
• Original anticipated agenda for 2023-03-01

Council on Aging

The Council on Aging will discuss and vote on a response to the Community Center exploratory committee, review a draft strategy, and receive budget and program updates. The meeting also includes reports from the Friends group and legislative liaison.

• Discussion and vote on response to Community Center exploratory committee
• Budget update
• Tax work off update
• Strategy meeting to prioritize subjects and set timeline
• Reports from Friends and legislative liaison

The Council on Aging Board voted against using the Woodward school as a joint senior center and community center. Instead, the Board unanimously recommended a standalone facility dedicated to seniors.

• Approved December 2nd minutes (unanimous)
• Voted not to recommend Woodward school as a joint senior center and community center (unanimous)
• Voted to recommend a standalone facility dedicated to seniors (unanimous)

Golf Course Committee

The Golf Course Committee will meet to discuss continuing business regarding course improvements. The body will review updates on irrigation, marketing, and signage.

• Tee box movement and paving project status
• Course signage
• Course marketing
• Irrigation

The committee approved a message regarding the season opening for publication on MySouthborough.com. Members discussed potential resident season passes via the Senior Center or Library, but no decision was reached. The committee also reviewed and approved the February 9, 2023, meeting minutes.

• Approved February 9, 2023, meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved season opening message for MySouthborough.com
• Tabled decision on sponsoring resident season passes via Senior Center/Library

Southborough School Committee

The Trottier School Council is meeting to review previous agenda items and discuss school culture. The session includes an adult-student connection activity and a discussion on the school's response to acts of hate and intolerance.

• Update on School Culture Work
• Adult-Student Connection Activity
• Trottier’s Response to Acts of Hate and Intolerance

Advisory Committee

The Advisory Committee will discuss the overall proposed FY24 budget and vote on budget articles and other warrant articles. They will also discuss and possibly vote on a Town Clerk reserve fund request.

• Vote on FY24 budget articles and other warrant articles for Town Meeting
• Discussion and possible vote on Town Clerk reserve fund request
• Update on FY24 budget process and outlook

Advisory Committee

This is a regular meeting of the Southborough Advisory Committee. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific items listed beyond the meeting time and a revised agenda document.

The committee voted to support the overall FY24 operational budget and multiple specific warrant articles. It denied support for several citizen petitions and articles related to dispatch and land use. The committee also agreed to backstop the Town Clerk's budget for Immedia contracted services.

• Approved FY24 operational budget total of $58,296,601 (5-0-0)
• Supported Articles 1, 2, 3, 10, 11, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, and 33 (5-0-0)
• Supported Article 7 (5-0-0)
• Supported Article 8 (5-0-0)
• Supported Articles 12 and 13, provided Article 13 funding does not exceed $250,000 (5-0-0)
• Denied support for Articles 36 and 37 (0-4-1)
• Denied support for Article 39 (0-5-0)
• Denied support for Article 43 (0-5-0)

Southborough Stewardship Committee

The Stewardship Committee is meeting to review updates on various town land projects and natural resource management. The agenda includes discussions on the Town Forest management plan and invasive species control.

• Town Forest tree health and management plan
• Breakneck hill map review
• Invasive management regarding creeping buttercup
• Updates on the farm dump
• Community Gardens and Roadside Meadow

The committee approved a budget of up to $2,000 for the Breakneck Hill map and appointed Kathryn McKee as Clerk. Members also agreed to an earlier opening date for the community garden and discussed ongoing land management projects.

• Approved minutes from December 21, 2022 (5-0)
• Approved opening community garden on May 13th
• Approved budget up to $2,000 for Breakneck Hill map
• Appointed Kathryn McKee as Clerk (5-0)

Advisory Committee

The Advisory Committee will hold a joint meeting with the Planning Board and Select Board. The discussion will focus on specific warrant articles regarding the Scenic Road and Tree Bylaw.

• Discussion of Scenic Road and Tree Bylaw warrant articles

The scheduled meeting was cancelled because a quorum was not reached. No decisions were made.

Historical Commission

The Historical Commission will hold a joint meeting with the Select Board, the Southborough Housing Opportunity Partnership Committee, and the Affordable Housing Trust Fund Committee to review options for 5 Cordaville Road, which is currently under demolition delay. The meeting will discuss potential actions regarding the property.

• Joint meeting with Select Board, Housing Opportunity Partnership Committee, and Affordable Housing Trust Fund Committee
• Review of options for 5 Cordaville Road under demolition delay

Community Preservation Committee

The Committee approved the warrant article language for the Algonquin Regional High School tennis court replacement and authorized the Trails Committee to use funds for Phase II of the Peninsula Trail project. The Committee formally declined to support Article 35 regarding the transfer of affordable housing funds.

• Approved warrant article language for Algonquin Regional High School tennis court replacement (5-0)
• Approved allowing Trails Committee to use Phase II CPC funds for the new trail project (5-0)
• Declined support for Article 35 regarding transfer of affordable housing funds (5-0)
• Approved February 2, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)

Southborough Housing Opportunity Partnership Committee

The Southborough Housing Opportunity Partnership Committee is holding a joint meeting with the Select Board to discuss the property at 5 Cordaville Road. The agenda includes a call to order and adjournment, with no other items listed.

• Joint meeting with Select Board
• Discussion of property at 5 Cordaville Road, Southborough, MA

The committee held a virtual meeting to discuss the property at 5 Cordaville Road. No substantive decisions were recorded in these minutes; further details are located in the Select Board minutes.

• Adjourned meeting at 9:31 PM (5-0)

Board of Commissioners of Trust Funds

The meeting scheduled for February 28, 2023, was canceled. The agenda included updates on an assistance center website and a strategy to review the structure of funds.

Select Board

The Select Board will discuss and potentially decide on several items including bids for the Town House exterior restoration project, a pole hearing, and proposed bylaws for tree protection and scenic roads. The agenda also includes a memorandum of understanding with St. Mark's School and common victualer license applications for Domino's Pizza and Eros Pizza.

• Town House exterior restoration project bids
• Pole hearing with legal notice dated February 14, 2023
• Proposed Article 26: Tree Protection Bylaw and Proposed Article 28: Scenic Roads Bylaw
• Memorandum of Understanding between St. Mark's School and the town
• Common victualer license applications for Domino's Pizza and Eros Pizza

The Select Board approved the Fiscal Year 2024 operating budget and a $1.277M contract for Town House renovations. The Board also supported the Tree Protection Bylaw and appointed a new member to the Historical Commission.

• Approved FY24 operating budget expenditures totaling $61,496,888 (5-0-0)
• Approved $1.277M Town House Renovation contract with Calhess Restoration & Weatherproofing Corp. (5-0-0)
• Approved Tree Protection Bylaw (Article #26) as amended (5-0-0)
• Appointed Michele Hokinson to the Historical Commission (5-0-0)
• Approved employment agreement for Finance Director for July 1, 2023-June 30, 2026 (5-0-0)
• Continued Pole Hearing for 8 Brigham St. to March 21, 2023 (5-0-0)
• Denied support for Town Meeting Articles #43 and #44 (0-5-0 each)
• Approved Common Victualer licenses for Eros Pizza and Domino’s (5-0-0)

Dissolved - Affordable Housing Trust Fund Committee

The Affordable Housing Trust Fund Committee will meet to discuss the property at 5 Cordaville Road. No decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion of 5 Cordaville Road

The Committee discussed the potential acquisition of 5 Cordaville Road for use as affordable housing, town offices, or other purposes. Members expressed interest in exploring the opportunity and suggested consulting Town Counsel regarding legality and liability due to an existing contract. No formal action was taken on the property.

• Adjourned meeting (7-0)

Municipal Technology Committee

The Municipal Technology Committee is meeting to review two documents: a report on the Bonsai Logic town hall 24/7 project from 2022 and a citizen Wi-Fi guide. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no listed votes or decisions.

• Review of Bonsai Logic town hall 24/7 project document
• Review of citizen Wi-Fi guide document

The committee approved the minutes from the January 17 meeting. Members discussed updates to the town website, server installations, and a proposed electronic permitting system for the transfer station.

• Approved minutes of January 17 meeting (4-0-1)

Southborough Housing Opportunity Partnership Committee

The Southborough Housing Opportunity Partnership Committee will discuss a warrant article and the 5 Cordaville Road property. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the agenda consists only of discussion items.

• Discussion of a warrant article
• Discussion of the 5 Cordaville Road property

The committee agreed to move forward with a warrant article intended to remove oversight by the Community Preservation Committee (CPC) over housing funds. Members also discussed the potential for an affordable housing unit at the Cordaville Road property, though no formal action was taken on that site.

• Agreed to move the warrant article regarding CPA housing fund allocation to Town Meeting

Southborough Trails Committee

The February 23, 2023, meeting of the Trails Committee was cancelled due to weather. The scheduled agenda included a site visit and kick-off meeting for the MassTrails grant peninsula trail project.

• MassTrails grant peninsula trail project site visit

SHOPC / Capital Planning - 21 Highland Street Affordable Housing Subcommittee

The Southborough Housing Opportunity Partnership/Capital Planning Subcommittee will discuss a revised draft of its report. The meeting also includes a discussion regarding next steps and the review of minutes from December 9, 2022.

• Review/comment on revised draft of subcommittee report
• Discussion of next steps
• Approval of December 9, 2022 meeting minutes

The subcommittee discussed a revised draft report concerning the value of the parcel and MBTA housing zoning mandates. Members agreed to perform line-by-line edits of the draft to produce a finished version within two meetings.

• Approved December 9, 2022 meeting minutes (4-0)

Board of Assessors

The Board will meet to review and sign previous meeting minutes. The Board will also enter executive session to act on real estate tax abatement applications before returning to open session to release votes and totals.

• Review and sign February 7, 2023, meeting minutes
• Review and act on real estate tax abatement applications
• Release of executive session votes and totals for tax abatements

The Board of Assessors reviewed real estate tax abatement applications during an executive session. Two applications were approved and one was denied.

• Approved (2) real estate tax abatement applications totaling $103,000 in value ($1,520.28 in abated taxes)
• Denied (1) real estate tax abatement application

Southborough Cultural Arts Council

The Southborough Cultural Arts Council is meeting for a social event to recognize CY2023 grant recipients. No official business will be conducted and no votes will be taken.

• Reception for CY2023 Grant Recipients

The Council met to host its annual Grant Reception to celebrate cultural arts programming grantees. The meeting was not called to order and no official business was conducted.

Library Board of Trustees

The provided agenda contains only procedural references to supplemental documents. There are no specific discussion items or decisions listed in the text.

The Board approved a 6.25% increase to the FY24 budget and authorized the filing of a letter of intent for the Massachusetts Public Library Construction Program. Trustees also approved the placement of a Red Cross donation bin on library property.

• Approved January 13, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved Red Cross donation bin placement (unanimous)
• Approved FY24 budget revision with 6.25% increase (5-0)
• Approved motion for Director to write letter of intent for MBLC construction grant (5-0)

Southborough Housing Opportunity Partnership Committee

The Southborough Housing Opportunity Partnership Committee will discuss a warrant article and the 5 Cordaville Road property. No decisions are recorded; the agenda is procedural with two discussion items.

• Discussion of a warrant article
• Discussion of 5 Cordaville Road property

Historical Commission

The Historical Commission is meeting to discuss and potentially act on items including the 2021 Master Plan final implementation plan, an archaeological survey from October 2022, and a plan for Weishan Park. The agenda also includes a pilot committee charge and a document related to Peters High School.

• 2021 Master Plan Final Implementation Plan review
• Archaeological Survey from October 2022
• Weishan Park Plan discussion
• Pilot Committee charge document

The Commission reviewed an archaeological survey of the St. Mark's Triangle area and discussed updates on several local properties. Members formed a working group to review the Demolition Delay Bylaw. No substantive votes were taken other than the approval of previous minutes.

• Approved January 5, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Formed working group to review Demolition Delay Bylaw language (Annie Pfaff and Grant Farrington volunteered)
• Tabled vote for PILOT Committee representative
• Ordered signs for Southborough Center Historic District

Community Center Exploration Committee

This is a procedural meeting of the Community Center Exploration Committee. The agenda contains only the meeting time and a reference to an agenda PDF, with no listed discussion items or decisions.

The committee held its first meeting to organize leadership and review the process for exploring joint facility options. Members agreed to request a charge alteration from the Select Board to provide an updated presentation by June 2023.

• Appointed Jason Malinowski as chair (5-0-1)
• Appointed Tim Fling as vice-chair (6-0-0)
• Appointed Susan Heilman as Clerk (6-0-0)
• Decided to ask Select Board to alter committee charge regarding June 2023 presentation deadline

Southborough Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals is meeting to discuss a special permit application for 15 Main Street and to consider revised application materials and rules and regulations. The agenda includes a legal opinion on 15 Main Street and approval of prior meeting minutes.

• Special permit application for 15 Main Street
• Legal opinion regarding 15 Main Street
• Draft revised ZBA application materials
• Draft revised ZBA rules and regulations
• Approval of January 18, 2023 meeting minutes

The Zoning Board of Appeals approved a special permit to continue a pre-existing nonconforming three-family use at 15 Main Street. The approval includes a specific condition regarding the width of the proposed circular driveway.

• Approved special permit for three-family use at 15 Main Street with condition that circular driveway not exceed 15 feet in width (5-0-0)
• Approved meeting minutes from January 18, 2023 (4-0-0)

Northborough-Southborough Regional School District Committee

The Northborough-Southborough Regional School Committee will review the FY’24 budget priorities and capital plan for FY’24-FY’28. The meeting includes a presentation and vote on the FY’24 Recommended Budget. Members will also discuss the Athletic Complex Project and collective bargaining strategy in executive session.

• Vote on FY’24 Recommended Budget
• FY’24-FY’28 Capital Plan review
• Athletic Complex Project update
• Multilingual Learner Presentation by Rhoda Webb
• Executive session regarding collective bargaining with Algonquin Regional Teachers Association (Unit A)

Select Board

The Select Board will consider approving an ARPA expenditure list and a draft agreement for the Metro West Regional Emergency Communications Center District. The board will also discuss a citizens' petition for a Town Meeting warrant article on open space network paths, a PILOT committee charge, and correspondence regarding job descriptions.

• ARPA Expenditure Approval List
• Draft Agreement for Metro West Regional Emergency Communications Center District
• Citizens' Petition for Town Meeting Warrant Article for Open Space Network Paths
• PILOT Committee Charge
• Email correspondence from Ms. Vanessa Hale with attached job descriptions

The Select Board voted to establish a Regional 911 Emergency Communications Center with Grafton and Westborough. The Board also approved nearly $500,000 in ARPA funds for FY24 expenditures and appointed members to the PILOT Committee.

• Approved establishing a Regional 911 Emergency Communications Center with Grafton and Westborough (4-1-0)
• Approved $493,440 in ARPA funds for FY24 one-time expenditures (5-0-0)
• Approved revised Building Commissioner job description (5-0-0)
• Appointed Patricia Burns-Fiore, Kathryn Cook, and Joseph Palmer to the PILOT Committee (5-0-0)
• Approved CIPC to lead ARPA-funded sidewalk project (5-0-0)
• Referred David Parry citizen petition article to the Planning Board (5-0-0)
• Decided not to include full-time EDC Coordinator position in FY24 budget

Recreation Commission

This is a procedural meeting of the Southborough Recreation Commission. The agenda includes only the adoption of the agenda and review of meeting materials, specifically a request for minutes. No substantive decisions or discussions are listed.

• Adoption of revised agenda for 2023-02-15
• Review of request for minutes response document

The Commission approved new part-time staff pay rates and updated the camp refund policy to provide household credits for requests made 180 days after registration. To manage crowds, the Finn pickleball courts were designated as resident-only during weekday school hours.

• Approved part-time staff rates for C. Gazarian ($23.57), N. Aviles ($15.54), and A. Ly ($15) (3-0)
• Approved updated Camp Refund Policy granting household credits for requests 180 days after registration (3-0)
• Designated Finn pickleball courts as resident-only during weekdays (3-0)
• Approved meeting minutes from December 13, 2022 (3-0)

Southborough Youth Commission

This is a procedural meeting of the Southborough Youth Commission. The agenda contains no substantive items, only a reference to a revised agenda document. No decisions or discussions are listed.

• No specific items listed in the agenda text

The Commission unanimously approved the job description for a Youth Commission Clinician at grade 4. Members also reviewed the budget, upcoming Mental Health Awareness Month activities, and fundraising events.

• Approved job description for Youth Commission Clinician at grade 4 (unanimous)
• Approved January 10, 2023 meeting minutes as amended (unanimous)

Board of Health

The Southborough Board of Health is meeting to review its agenda and a preliminary scope document for a public health regionalization assessment. The meeting appears to be primarily procedural, with no substantive decisions or public hearings listed.

• Review of preliminary scope for Southborough public health regionalization assessment

The Board of Health voted to support the proposed new turf for the Algonquin field. The board also approved the hiring of an interim tobacco inspector and accepted previous meeting minutes.

• Approved support for the Algonquin turf field project (3-0)
• Approved hiring Marissa Morello as Interim Tobacco Inspector through June 2023 (2-0)
• Approved minutes from 1/17/23 and 1/30/23 meetings as amended (2-0)

Housing Authority

The Southborough Housing Authority is meeting to review financials and approve previous meeting minutes. The board will consider a motion to approve a specific financial assistance contract.

• Motion to approve ARPA Contract for Financial Assistance (CFA) 4001 for $89,686.00

The board approved a contract for financial assistance using ARPA funds. They also approved the January meeting minutes and current accounts payable. The Executive Director's report on facility upgrades and landscaping was accepted.

• Approved ARPA Contract for Financial Assistance for $89,686.00 (3-0)
• Approved January 18, 2023 minutes (3-0)
• Approved Accounts Payable as of February 14, 2023 (3-0)
• Accepted Report of the Executive Director (3-0)

Southborough Public Accessibility Committee

This is a procedural meeting of the Southborough Public Accessibility Committee. The agenda contains only meeting materials and a request for minutes, with no substantive items listed for decision or discussion.

• Revised agenda document
• Committee agenda document
• Request for minutes document

The Southborough Public Accessibility Committee held a joint meeting with the St. Marks Street Park Working Group. No substantive decisions were recorded in these minutes.

St. Mark’s Street Park Working Group

The working group is meeting to review various design plans and maps for the St. Mark’s Street Park. The agenda includes a review of an amphitheater plan and a history walk.

• Review of Plan 6 Amphitheater Plan II
• Review of Main St. History Walk
• Review of site map by Greg Russell
• Review of design plans by Burns Fiore Watters

The group reviewed four different park design plans. They decided to request a design from VHB that includes three specific exits, permeable materials, and considerations for wind, sun, and noise.

• Tabled January 18, 2023 minutes
• Requested VHB design plan with 3 exits (Route 85, St. Mark’s Street, and Library Parking Lot)
• Requested use of permeable materials such as compacted degraded granite, crushed granite, or bricks
• Requested design considerations for wind, sun, noise, and placement of trees, gardens, and lawns

Southborough Trails Committee

The Southborough Trails Committee will meet remotely to discuss and take action on several items, including approving prior meeting minutes, a Rotary Club trail cleanup event, a Master Plan implementation status report, a potential grant writer position with the Economic Development Committee, and next steps for a MassTrails grant involving fencing, signage, and a kickoff meeting. The committee will also work on a draft bid for a project manager and bridge/boardwalk project, and handle routine business.

• Rotary Club Day of Service trail trash pickup opportunity (revised agenda item)
• Master Plan Implementation Status Report (revised agenda item)
• Discussion with EDC regarding grant writer position
• DCR MOA trails agreement status update
• MassTrails grant next steps: Fence / Signage / Kickoff Meeting

The committee approved the January 31, 2023, meeting minutes. Members discussed signage compliance for the MassTrails Grant and established a proposed timeline for the project manager, bridge, and boardwalk bid process.

• Approved minutes from 01/31/2023 (3-0)

Southborough Cultural Arts Council

The Southborough Cultural Arts Council met virtually to discuss details regarding a grant reception. The meeting also included the approval of previous meeting minutes.

• Discussion of grant reception details

The Council coordinated logistics for a Grant Reception event scheduled for February 21 at 6 p.m. Members assigned tasks for invitations, social media promotion, and event setup.

• Approved January 26, 2023 meeting minutes (4-0)

Economic Development Committee

The committee decided to submit an updated Route 9 project plan for a One Stop grant application due March 17, 2023. The plan will incorporate 2021 Master Plan goals regarding zoning, wastewater, and traffic, as well as MBTA community guidelines. The committee also approved the meeting minutes from January 4, 2023.

• Approved January 4, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0-0)
• Decided to submit updated Route 9 project plan for One Stop grant application
• Postponed approval of November 16, 2022 and December 22, 2022 minutes

Golf Course Committee

The committee will review continuing business regarding the golf course. Topics for discussion include course signage, off-season use, and marketing strategies.

• Discussion of course signage
• Review of off-season use
• Review of course marketing

The committee reviewed updates on tee box movement and paving contracts. Members discussed potential youth golf programming and the use of Woodward Elementary School parking for overflow. No new formal votes were taken other than the approval of previous minutes.

• Approved January 12, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Southborough School Committee

The Southborough School Committee will review budget priorities and vote on the FY’24 Recommended Budget. The meeting includes updates on MSBA repairs and the Trottier Middle School parking lot paving project. An executive session is scheduled to discuss collective bargaining strategy with the Southborough Teachers Association.

• FY’24 Recommended Budget presentation and vote
• Milling and Paving of the Trottier Middle School Parking Lot Capital Project
• MSBA Accelerated Repair Update
• Overview of the Amendment to the Student Discipline Law
• Collective bargaining strategy with Southborough Teachers Association (Unit A)

Southborough Public Accessibility Committee

This is a procedural agenda for the Southborough Public Accessibility Committee meeting on February 7, 2023. The only listed item is meeting materials, consisting of two PDF documents: a request for minutes and the committee agenda. No substantive decisions, discussions, or action items are specified.

• Meeting materials include request for minutes PDF
• Meeting materials include committee agenda PDF

The provided text is a notice from the Town Clerk stating that minutes and documents for the February 7, 2023, meeting have not been received. No substantive decisions are recorded.

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors is meeting to review the agenda and meeting materials, including the 2022 excise tax abatements, the January 2023 excise tax commitment, and draft minutes from the January 24, 2023 meeting. The meeting appears to be a regular business meeting with no major public hearings or decisions listed.

• Review of 2022 excise tax abatements
• Review of January 2023 excise tax commitment
• Approval of draft minutes from January 24, 2023 meeting