A proposal for a building on the often publicly-lamented vacant lot downtown failed to get approval due to objections over the size/scale for the location. The developer is looking for Land Court to overturn the Planning Board’s decision. Read the full article → from Developer appealing denial of 2 E Main St special permit (Updated)
Last night, the Advisory Committee made its case for asking Town Meeting to add a local tax to meals at Southborough restaurants. The Chair argued that the additional revenue would ease residents’ tax burden without hurting local businesses. Selectmen opted to wait until they hear more from restaurants in town. Read the full article → from BOS wants to hear more before taking a position on meal taxes
The working farm in Southborough is touting its now officially organic produce, available year round thanks to their greenhouse. Read the full article → from Chestnut Hill Farms is certified organic (and open year round with Winter CSA options) (Updated)
Tomorrow night, the Board of Selectmen’s meeting will include a joint session with the Advisory Committee. The topic will be the option of adding a local meal tax. Read the full article → from Advisory asking BOS to consider adopting meal tax
The Economic Development Committee is holding a public forum next Wednesday night. The subject is the committee’s initiative to revitalize downtown Main Street. Read the full article → from Downtown Initiative Forum – October 30th
It’s time to for another roundup on Southborough based businesses making news. Read the full article → from Business Roundup: Brain Injury drug grant for DoD; NECC opens Lebanon school; Southborough based Salmon sales; and Burnett House/Deerfoot update
Southboro Wellness is celebrating its second Anniversary with another “Customer Appreciation Day”. Read the full article → from Southborough Wellness “Customer Appreciation Day” – Wednesday
Southborough commuters may see few new faces on the train next week. Read the full article → from Marlborough workers and residents getting shuttle service to and from Southborough train station
Here are interviews produced this year by SAM or with their help. Read the full article → from SAM interviews: Business, law, books, and good works
More job listings in town (or our schools). Read the full article → from Southborough job listings: Police Business Administrator and Education Support professional
Organizers of a fundraiser for the Historical Society are seeking participants to be involved in Southborough’s “First Annual” tour of homes beautifully decorated for the holidays. Read the full article → from Fundraisers seeking homeowners to show off decor, plus designers/decorators and artisan vendors (Updated)
More job listings in town (or our schools). Read the full article → from Southborough job listings: Harvard Depository Operations; Public School positions (including Asst. Principal of Algonquin)
A few recent business stories reported by local media have direct relevance to Southborough. Residents may have overlooked them since their headlines focused on nearby cities. So, I’m rounding them up. Read the full article → from Business Roundup: Reverse commuting by commuter line, borderline business news, and blurring the line between Southborough and Boston
Rounding up some stories about what’s happening in Southborough’s business community. Read the full article → from Business Roundup: Big deals and a tax based move (Updated)