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Golf committee to seek quotes for 90‑95‑foot safety fence after architect recommends 12‑foot height
Summary
Southborough Golf Committee members agreed to seek contractor estimates for a roughly 90–95 foot fence behind the third green after reviewing a diagram and the golf course architect's recommendation that a 12‑foot chain‑link installation (black finish) be used for safety and liability reasons.
The Town of Southborough Golf Committee agreed March 11 to seek contractor estimates for a roughly 90–95 foot safety fence behind the third green and to defer final design to the golf course architect.
Committee members said the fence segment under discussion measures about 90–95 feet long and that the golf course architect recommended a 12‑foot chain‑link fence. The committee discussed alternatives, including removable fencing and raised netting, but committee members cited durability and liability reasons for following the architect's recommendation.
Committee member John (committee member) said the engineer who would prepare pump‑station and in‑ground piping specifications is being pursued, and later agreed to get cost estimates for the fence. "I'll see if I can," John said when asked to obtain bids for a permanent, black, 12‑foot fence for the 90‑foot stretch.
Members discussed removable fencing and concerns from a neighboring homeowner about view impacts. Rosemary (committee member), who supplied the diagram the committee reviewed, had not favored removable fencing, and some committee members noted that removable systems limit maximum practical height. The committee discussed aesthetics as well; members said a black finish tends to be visually less intrusive than silver or green chain link.
The group asked for two types of quotes: one for a permanent fence and one for a removable system so the committee can compare costs and vendors; committee members noted that removable fencing quotes may require different suppliers than general residential fence contractors. The committee also directed staff to check with the homeowner if the group reaches a decision that affects her property.
No formal vote on the fence purchase or installation was recorded at the meeting. Committee members said they would defer final design decisions to the golf course architect to limit liability and to align with professional recommendations.
The committee agreed to assume no gate would be included in the proposed new fence unless a later decision requires one. The item will return on a future agenda once contractor estimates and updated cost information are available.
Ending: The committee asked John to obtain estimates and said the item will be revisited after those estimates and confirmation from the town finance contact about available funds.
