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SPD OUI arrest makes headlines for connection with MassDems

by Beth Melo on

The Boston Herald posted a story about a recent plea deal approved for a driver charged with driving drunk in Southborough.

So far this year, the Southborough Police have made over 50 arrests for alleged OUIs on roads in town. Some of those resulted in press releases when the pullovers led to additional charges for other alleged felonious activities.

But that’s not what’s behind the one that made headlines today. The paper was interested in the identity of a man arrested last month — the current Chair of the Massachusetts Democratic Party. Read the full article →

Park beauty (and maintenance) is in the eye of the beholder

Resident complaints and DPW defense on the upkeep of Cordaville Park

by Beth Melo on

Over a year ago, I shared reader John Kendall’s photos and critiques of the southside’s Cordaville Park.

This month, Kendall followed up to provide his update on the situation (with photos). That includes his ongoing concerns and his desire for the Town to reinvest more in park maintenance. I followed up with the head of the Dept. of Public Works to get their side of the story. Read the full article → from Park beauty (and maintenance) is in the eye of the beholder

Sign kids up for hands-on learning about plants

A "plantmobile" will visit the library next week for an educational program for PreK-Grade 5

by Beth Melo on

Next week, the Mass Horticultural Society will visit the Southborough Library. They’ll be bringing along their “Plantmobile”.

The society will be running a free educational program for kids entering PreK through 5th grade. Read the full article → from Sign kids up for hands-on learning about plants

State guts Town’s ban on Use Variances

According to Town Counsel, the voter-passed ban no longer applies to residential projects. The change is meant to remove roadblocks to increasing the supply of housing across the state.

by Beth Melo on

Ten years ago, a well-attended Town Meeting voted to eliminate “Use Variances”. The vote was prompted by anger over a controversial housing project. Changes in state law passed this month now reinstate use variances for residential uses.

(Coincidentally, the timing of the change is during the month that a legal case stemming from the same 2015-2016 controversy is headed to trial.) Read the full article → from State guts Town’s ban on Use Variances

Costco gets zoning relief from ZBA

ZBA allowed variances from zoned setbacks and height restrictions

by Beth Melo on

On Wednesday night, the Zoning Board of Appeals granted Costco’s request for variances to restricted property setbacks for retaining walls and height restrictions on light poles. The developer is now able to incorporate those into the plans it will “very shortly” submit to the Planning Board when it next seeks Major Site Plan Approval. Read the full article → from Costco gets zoning relief from ZBA

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