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
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)
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
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
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
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)
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
The Select Board will quickly seek more “due diligence” before deciding on whether to release the Town’s Right of First Refusal (ROFR) to purchase Fayville Hall at 40-42 Central Street.
Town Boards and Committees have been asked to notify the Board by this Friday of any interest they have in the property.
When the Select Board follows up next week, they are likely to vote to release their rights, but may seek to condition that on extending the Town’s ROFR if the property is sold again. Read the full article → from Town may seek conditions to releasing Fayville Hall rights (Updated)
The Historical Society posted another major announcement about Fayville Hall. I’m rounding that up with other Town news on discussions of the Burnett House. Read the full article → from Historical News
Southborough Historical Society’s decision to buy Fayville Hall highlights the uncertain future of its current home and resulted in the sale of a valuable document in its collection. Plus it puts a spotlight on some the Town’s agreements with the owner and with SHS. Read the full article → from SHS to buy Fayville Hall with funds from Declaration of Independence sale
On Saturday, Annual Town Meeting voters weighed in on how the Town should spend its money and what our Southborough’s bylaws should be.
There weren’t many of us there. But we had a quorum and for one Article, every single vote counted. Read the full article → from Town Meeting: One voter “saved” St. Mark’s Bell Tower; other highlights (Updated)
The Southborough Historical Society is launching a project to document the history of houses for the next generation of homeowners . To that end, they are looking for residents to share the info they have on their old homes. Read the full article → from SHS is encouraging residents to help document historic homes
If you’re a tree hugger, you may want to note a recent announcement from the Southborough Historical Society. Read the full article → from Historical Society looking for tree lovers: Apply to own a historic apple tree, sponsor new elms at the museum
We all know that the strange days we’re living in are historic. The Southborough Historical Society is looking to “accurately preserve” this moment. Read the full article → from SHS organizing “Coronavirus Pandemic: A Photographic Portrait of Southborough”