Southborough Golf Club Audubon management plan | southborough.info https://southborough.info/issues/southborough-golf-club-audubon-plan/ 2026-10-15T23:35:55-04:00 Golf Committee, Tue, Oct 13: Audubon certification dues and consultant funding https://southborough.info/topics/XB-8MuC8GBo/0 2026-10-13T12:00:00Z The committee discussed bringing the golf course into good standing with Audubon International and hiring a consultant to complete the environmental certification process. A single proposal from Conservation Works came in at $18,400, which exceeds the existing Community Preservation Act allocation by approximately $4,500. The committee voted to pay past dues and authorize up to $4,500 from its revolving fund to make up the difference while seeking opportunities to negotiate the final scope. Outcome: Approved $500 in dues and up to $4,500 from the revolving fund for consultant costs. Golf Committee, Wed, Sep 2: Audubon International certification status https://southborough.info/topics/UG6tol0L1QY/2 2026-09-02T12:00:00Z The committee discussed the status of pursuing Audubon International certification for the golf course. Members noted that demonstrating progress on environmental stewardship will be important ahead of Town Meeting. A proposed timeline was submitted to the Community Preservation Committee, and work is underway to engage a consultant. Outcome: Discussion only; waiting on consultant onboarding and dues billing. Golf Committee, Tue, Jul 14: Audubon certification consultant scope of work https://southborough.info/topics/pwm7wBAQf8E/2 2026-07-14T12:00:00Z Members discussed and formally approved the scope of work to solicit an Audubon International consultant. The scope will be handed over to town conservation staff to prepare a formal Request for Proposals from qualified consultants. Outcome: Committee voted to approve the scope of work for the Audubon project. Golf Committee, Tue, Jun 2: Audubon International certification and management plan https://southborough.info/topics/naNh8DiADss/4 2026-06-02T12:00:00Z A liaison reported on drafting criteria for an RFP to hire a consultant for the golf course Audubon International management plan. The Conservation Agent will draft the legal procurement document to solicit quotes from three vendors. Outcome: Draft RFP criteria will be circulated to the committee for feedback before formal release Community Preservation Committee, Thu, May 21: Audubon International golf course management plan https://southborough.info/topics/C_4TOzgcpyo/0 2026-05-21T12:00:00Z Representatives from the Golf Course Committee and Open Space Preservation Commission provided an update on drafting a request for proposals to hire a consultant for the Audubon International certification management plan. The consultant will establish environmental guidelines for managing and maintaining the Southborough Golf Club. Outcome: Draft RFP requirements will be finalized with the Conservation Commission and reviewed by the Golf Course Committee.