When the Woodland Meadows 40B housing development off Oak Hill Road was first proposed, it was going to be a 4-story, 43-unit complex. When the developer was unable to get approval for the project due to stormwater concerns, he scaled it back to 16 townhouses. Now the Zoning Board of Appeals has asked him to scale it back even further. Read the full article → from Board asks developer to further scale back Woodland Meadows 40B
Government
In the media: Board frustrated about Southborough town planner probe
For the past four months, the Planning Board has been trying to hire a new town planner after former Town Planner Vera Kolias resigned last April. The board met with Selectmen last week to talk about the position, in a conversation that was at times heated. Read the full article → from In the media: Board frustrated about Southborough town planner probe
Proposed court closure could mean higher costs for Southborough
The state is looking into consolidating several courthouses across the state as part of a plan to close a $21M budget gap in the court system. One of those that may close is the district court in Westborough that serves area towns, including Southborough. Read the full article → from Proposed court closure could mean higher costs for Southborough
The week in government
A list of department and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in government
Family’s request to cut down tree they call a ‘safety hazard’ denied
Outside the Marlboro Road home of Bill and Melissa Shields stands a tall red oak. It may be majestic, but the Shields say the tree, which stands on town property, creates a hazard. On Tuesday night they petitioned the town to take it down. Read the full article → from Family’s request to cut down tree they call a ‘safety hazard’ denied
Rep. Dykema to host family fun day on Sunday
State Representative Carolyn Dykema is hosting an Olde Tyme Family Fun Day for residents of the 8th Middlesex District on Sunday, August 8, from 2-5 p.m. at the Holliston Historical Society, 547 Washington St. in Holliston. Read the full article → from Rep. Dykema to host family fun day on Sunday
Southborough emergency response groups looking for volunteers
Southborough has two emergency response teams — the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) and the Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) — that have banded together to provide emergency response services for the town. The two groups are comprised of volunteers, and they’re looking for members. Read the full article → from Southborough emergency response groups looking for volunteers
Selectmen honor Southboro Little League team
Their sights may be set on Bristol, CT, but the Southboro Little League team got a moment on Tuesday night to reflect on what they’ve already accomplished. Read the full article → from Selectmen honor Southboro Little League team
Save the date: Household Hazardous Waste Day – October 16
Each fall Southborough holds a Household Hazardous Waste Day at the Transfer Station, and this year it will be on October 16. Read the full article → from Save the date: Household Hazardous Waste Day – October 16
The week in government
A list of department and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in government
No decsion on Gulbankian businesses
Residents came with a lot to say about the Gulbankian family businesses at last night’s Zoning Board of Appeals meeting, but many of them didn’t get the chance to say anything. ZBA Chairman Sam Stivers told the standing-room-only crowd that they would not discuss the merits of the case at the meeting. Instead they focused on procedure. Read the full article → from No decsion on Gulbankian businesses
Construction continues on Southborough’s new ladder truck
The latest construction update on the town’s new aerial ladder truck. Read the full article → from Construction continues on Southborough’s new ladder truck
Gulbankians to go before zoning board Wednesday night
At their meeting on Wednesday night, the Zoning Board of Appeals will try to sort out what businesses can legally operate on the Gulbankian Farms property at the corner of Mt. Vickery and Cordaville Roads. Read the full article → from Gulbankians to go before zoning board Wednesday night
Proposed strip club on Framingham-Southborough border a no-go … for now
Several of you emailed me about this last week. An entrepreneur from Groton had hoped to open a “classy” strip club at the former Tin Alley Grill on Route 9 in Framingham just east of the Southborough border. It would be what one reader called “a decidedly unsavory entry to town.” Read the full article → from Proposed strip club on Framingham-Southborough border a no-go … for now