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A return to bus parking at Gulbankian Farms?

June 29, 2010 11:47:25 AM

The Metrowest Daily News has published a couple of stories recently on a dispute between Gulbankian Farms and its neighbors. The Gulbankian family wants to park up to 14 school buses on their property at the corner of Mt. Vickery Road and Route 85 starting July 1. Some neighbors oppose the move because of concerns about noise, traffic, and emissions.

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Do you drink the water in Southborough?

June 28, 2010 03:06:48 PM
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The Massachusetts Water Resources Authority recently released its annual water quality report — you should have received a copy in the mail, but you can also check it out online — and Southborough did just fine. When tested for PCE, lead, and copper, our water was well below the detection limits.

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Southborough sets aside cash for legal battle with Northborough

June 28, 2010 12:08:15 PM

At their town meeting this spring, Northborough voters allocated $100K for a battle with Southborough over the ongoing Algonquin reimbursement dispute. Last week, Southborough decided to set aside some cash of its own.

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The week in government

June 28, 2010 07:03:55 AM

A list of department and committee meetings for the week.

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Biz journal considers the future of Route 9

June 25, 2010 07:24:13 AM
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The Worcester Business Journal recently did an interesting piece on Route 9 and what the future might look like for “Metrowest’s main drag.” Here’s a snippet:
And many say there’s room for even more expansion, much as it might seem like some sections of the corridor have bulged the boundaries of development.
For instance, the Metropolitan Area

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Good question: What’s the roadwork on Common Street for?

June 23, 2010 02:27:56 PM
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A My Southborough reader noticed crews tearing up a bit of Common Street between the library and the All Wars Memorial yesterday and wondered what was going on. I asked DPW Superintendent Karen Galligan, and here’s what she said

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Will Southborough get state funding for Main Street redesign?

June 23, 2010 09:38:51 AM
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Selectman last week put their stamp of approval on a design to revamp Main Street from Sears Road to Park Street. It’s a project that has been in the works for about a decade. DPW Superintendent Karen Galligan has said she hopes construction will begin in 2014, but according to a recent story by the Worcester Business Journal, getting the anticipated state funding for the project may be an uphill battle.

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Your chance to meet with Representative Dykema on Friday

June 22, 2010 08:12:49 AM
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Rep. Carolyn Dykema, who represents Southborough precincts 2 and 3, will be at Red Barn Coffee (205 Turnpike Road) on Friday from 1:30 to 2:30 pm to meet informally with residents.

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Feeling the heat: Fire department practices live burn on Saturday (with photos)

June 21, 2010 09:24:19 AM
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Saturday was a hot day in more ways than one as the Southborough Fire Department conducted live burn training at a house on White Bagley Road.

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The week in government

June 21, 2010 07:07:56 AM

A list of department and committee meetings for the week.

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Southborough dealing with a ’slew’ of public records requests

June 17, 2010 11:48:40 AM

Selectmen on Tuesday night said the town has received so many public records requests from residents and the local media that it’s starting to impact the ability of town employees to get things done.

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Selectmen endorse plan to widen Main Street

June 16, 2010 01:04:30 PM
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We all know the stretch of Main Street west of Route 85 along the town common can get pretty tight, especially when cars are parked along the road. Selectmen last night unanimously endorsed a plan to widen the roadway to create as many as 14 dedicated parking spots. It’s part of a larger plan to redesign Main Street from Sears Road to Park Street.

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Selectmen consider Main Street redesign tonight

June 15, 2010 11:45:46 AM
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At their meeting tonight, selectmen will once again take up the issue of how to redesign Main Street west of Route 85. At issue is whether and how to accommodate parking on the narrow section of street.

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The week in government

June 14, 2010 07:09:23 AM

A list of department and committee meetings for the week.

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