According to Southborough Wicked Local, the Planning Board indicated they will have to approve the ANR to split the lot into four properties. Read the full article → from SWL: Planning Board to approve application for plan to breakup Garfield/Burnett estate (updated)
The initial ANR to tear down the historic stone house is in the process of being resubmitted. Read the full article → from Garfield House ANR to be resubmitted by owners; look for Planning Board meeting next Monday (updated)
Another fun night of free family friendly entertainment is coming up next week. Read the full article → from Summer Concert Series: Rock, jam, blues, jazz and funk – Thursday, August 7
Every summer, volunteers from the Southborough Police Department run a “Jr. Police Academy” for town youth. Read the full article → from Video: Jr. Police Academy
Taking a look at some news on the issue from other sources last week. Read the full article → from Garfield/Burnett House: More background, potential competition for funds, and a celebration
Selectmen will meet with owners of the historic estate at 84 Main Street to discuss preservation efforts. Meanwhile, the owners continue to pursue approval of plans to replace the stone house with 3 new homes. Read the full article → from Selectmen to meet with Garfield/Burnett House owners about preservation as owners still pursue possible tear down
GoLocalWorcester just ranked Southborough as #8 “Best Community” out of 72 in Central Mass.
But what does that mean? Read the full article → from A look at Southborough’s #8 “Best Community” ranking
Opponents to demolition of the Garfield House are celebrating news that the sale didn’t go through last week. But Southborough’s Town Planner warns that preservation of the house “is not a done deal.” Read the full article → from Town warns house preservation “not a done deal”
What went on and off the market this week. Read the full article → from On the market this week in Southborough
To get you in the mood for tonight’s concert, Southborough Cultural Arts Council is sharing photos from the last two concerts this summer. Read the full article → from Photo Gallery: Summer concert series; don’t miss tonight’s concert
‘Tis the season for college road trips. A roundup of not-so-far area colleges that could be treated as “mini-vacations.” Read the full article → from Favorite Places: A roundup of the best summer college road trips
A Southborough Historical Society member provided a bounty of photos of the old Burnett (aka Garfield) house and estate. Read the full article → from Garfield House photo gallery
Southborough Youth & Family Services and Southborough Recreation Department are teaming up again to run their second Summer Music Series.
The goal is to produce family friendly entertainment while supporting an important cause. Read the full article → from Summer Concert Series: Bluegrass to blues to country to rock – Thursday, July 24
Runners seek a shady refuge from the summer heat with these favorite places. Read the full article → from Favorite places: Running trails, routes in town, and places nearby