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Planning working on zoning changes to Industrial Park uses and several other Articles for Annual Town Meeting

Hearings on changes to encourage economic development are in addition to ones correcting errors in bylaws, expanding allowed 55+ Housing & Accessory dwellings, and allowing Tricentennial signs/banners

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Above: Southborough voters will be asked to update what types of businesses/activities are allowed on properties in the Town’s Industrial Park Zone, highlighted in pink. (image from GIS Map) 

This winter, the Planning Board is holding hearings on multiple, wide-ranging revisions to Southborough’s zoning bylaws.

On Monday, they opened hearings on four planned Annual Town Meeting Articles. And last week, the Select Board referred two additional ones for the board to tackle. Today, I’m covering a quick look at the full list and a deeper dive on one of them. Read the full article →

SPD arrests man on drug charges

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The Southborough Police Department issued another press release about an arrest this week. This time, instead of driving on Route 9, the suspect was described as “walking in traffic” when an officer approached him.

According to the press release, the man is accused of having an active arrest warrant out on him for a probation violation, and allegedly was carrying illegal drugs and evidence of drug transactions. Read the full article → from SPD arrests man on drug charges

Plans for new live-in special ed & vocational training center

A Southborough developer is launching a new nonprofit facility inside one of his existing buildings on Rte 9

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This winter, the Planning Board is holding hearings on a new facility in Southborough focused on specialized education “providing life-skills instruction, vocational training, and residential accommodations for individuals with disabilities”. 

No, it’s not an expansion of New England Center for Children. Read the full article → from Plans for new live-in special ed & vocational training center

Free Skate on Sunday, February 22nd

Southborough Rotary and St. Mark's School teamed up to host two special Open Skate events for the community. The second event is next week. Donations to the Food Pantry are encouraged.

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Southborough Rotary and St. Mark’s School are hosting a second Free Open Skate session this winter. The community is invited to enjoy ice skating with free refreshments a week from Sunday. Read the full article → from Free Skate on Sunday, February 22nd

Town Meeting Details & Registration Reminder (Updated)

Register as a Southborough voter by Feb 20th to vote in March 2nd Special Town Meeting. Plus, more details and my primer on Town Meetings.

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All Southborough voters are invited to vote at the March 2nd Special Town Meeting.

The Town Clerk asked me to remind readers — you need to register to vote in Southborough in advance to participate. I’m sharing those details, along with a primer for voters unfamiliar with how our Town Meetings work. Read the full article → from Town Meeting Details & Registration Reminder (Updated)

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