The Southborough Historical Society issued an update on their ongoing restoration of Fayville Village Hall. It was part of a request for financial support to help cover the “thousand things that remain to be done (and paid for)” to convert the historic building into a History and Arts Center for the town. Read the full article → from Fayville Hall Restoration Update
Historic Southborough
Historical documents project and website
A project headed by the Town Clerk to digitize and organize historical records can be accessed by the public on a searchable website. Funding requests are coming for old records that can't be scanned in house.
The Town Clerk’s office has been overseeing a project to preserve and digitize the Town’s historical records. As part of the project the digital records are being uploaded to a dedicated, searchable public website that describes each document and why it is significant. Read the full article → from Historical documents project and website
Town House Restoration will now include a slate roof
The project voters approved to preserve and restore the Town House is getting an upgrade over the objections of one Select Board member. Read the full article → from Town House Restoration will now include a slate roof
Petition to “Stop Sale” of South Union
Residents want a working group that includes neighbors to explore uses of 21 Highland Street before any decisions are made.
Yesterday afternoon, I finally found the time to post a recap of the Select Board’s discussion on September 5th about the future of 21 Highland Street. Unbeknownst to me, earlier that morning, 130 residents submitted a petition to the the Select Board seeking to stop the sale of the property. Today, a member of the Select Board publicly responded via Letter to the Editor. Read the full article → from Petition to “Stop Sale” of South Union
Letter: Response to “Petition to Stop the Sale of 21 Highland Street”
My Southborough accepts signed letters to the editor submitted by Southborough residents. Letters may be emailed to mysouthborough@gmail.com.
The following letter is from Al Hamilton (a member of the Select Board) publicly responding to a petition received by the board. Read the full article → from Letter: Response to “Petition to Stop the Sale of 21 Highland Street”
Select Board to pursue South Union use Feasibility Study
Last week, the board discussed options, including selling or demolishing the historically significant but energy inefficient South Union building. Read the full article → from Select Board to pursue South Union use Feasibility Study
New memorial for American Revolution veterans to be installed
The Historical Commission and veterans reps will work with the Sons of the American Revolution to install a bronze plaque at the Old Burial Ground honoring those who served in the war
Last week, the Select Board voted to have the Historical Commission oversee details of a new memorial to be installed at the Old Burial Ground. Read the full article → from New memorial for American Revolution veterans to be installed
SFA purchases old Southborough engine
The Fire Association bought back a piece of the SFD's history
Old engine 25 hasn’t put out fires in decades. But it’s a piece of Southborough history that the Southborough Firefighter’s Association is hoping to restore. Read the full article → from SFA purchases old Southborough engine
Select Board puts ticking clock on saving the downtown Gazebo (Updated)
The board gave the public 2 weeks to come up with ideas/take on responsibility for moving the structure from the Main Street property.
On Tuesday, the Select Board determined that they aren’t interested in preserving the gazebo on the Town’s old Main Street property. They are willing to give the public a chance to come up with a solution for saving it. But they put a 2 week deadline on getting that feedback. Read the full article → from Select Board puts ticking clock on saving the downtown Gazebo (Updated)
Old public safety station demolition update
The tear down of the old police and fire stations is a sad sight for some. But preservationists did manage to save a significant feature and the school is offering bricks as mementos.
Previously, I shared that St. Mark’s School planned to tear down the old public safety stations at their 19 & 21 Main Street property. First they worked with preservationists to save a few pieces of Southborough history. Read the full article → from Old public safety station demolition update
Historical Society moving ahead with Fayville Hall plans
A Planning Board hearing for Major Site Plan approval of SHS' new museum at 40-42 Central St is scheduled for April 24th.
SHS is seeking approval on its plans for refurbishing the interior of the historic Fayville Hall to hold “the town’s new home for history and arts education”. Read the full article → from Historical Society moving ahead with Fayville Hall plans
St Mark’s plans to demolish old police & fire stations
The school will explore ways to honor the legacy of the old school annex in their future construction.
It’s an announcement that we always knew was coming. (In fact, I’m surprised it took this long.) But it won’t be welcome news to those who had hoped to find a way to preserve the historic building that housed the police station. Read the full article → from St Mark’s plans to demolish old police & fire stations
Historical News: Update on Delayed Demolitions (Updated – again)
42 Main becoming eligible for demolition, but Historical Chair optimistic that it will instead be restored. 5 Cordaville Road on 9 month hold, and other updates.
An update on what’s happening with properties that pulled demolition permits, including “Doc Stone’s House” and 5 Cordaville Road. Read the full article → from Historical News: Update on Delayed Demolitions (Updated – again)
Village Society celebrating Centennial at Heritage Day
The Southborough Village Society is using Heritage Day to honor its 100 year history.
The non-profit that runs the Community House is celebrating its 100th year this fall. To mark the occasion, they are inviting the public to join them on Heritage Day. Read the full article → from Village Society celebrating Centennial at Heritage Day