Rounding up some interesting news stories from Southborough Wicked Local this week. Read the full article → from News roundup: Truck crash details, Harvard Primate shutdown begins, Burnett House Update, and AMSA’s search for new director
Government
Town Clerk to retire after 45+ years
Town Clerk Paul Berry will retire from his elected post on February 13th. Read the full article → from Town Clerk to retire after 45+ years
The week in government: Planning Board, Advisory, School Committee and more
A list of board and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in government: Planning Board, Advisory, School Committee and more
Park Central continued again; Developer claims Planning Board not informed on traffic impacts
Once again, hearings on projects at Park Central were continued for another day. Read the full article → from Park Central continued again; Developer claims Planning Board not informed on traffic impacts
SWL: Planning Board urges ZBA to seek further counsel and deny Park Central permits
Two controversial projects are up for vote at tonight’s Zoning Board of Appeals meeting. Southborough Wicked Local is reporting that another board is urging the ZBA to deny the permits. Read the full article → from SWL: Planning Board urges ZBA to seek further counsel and deny Park Central permits
The week in government: Voting on Park Central; Community Preservation hearing on priorities; and Transfer Station options explored
A list of board and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in government: Voting on Park Central; Community Preservation hearing on priorities; and Transfer Station options explored
Thanksgiving Holidays: What’s closed this week
Here’s a list of when our municipal facilities will be closed for the holiday. Read the full article → from Thanksgiving Holidays: What’s closed this week
Town looks to preserve Burnett House for $750,000 – Agreement in principal reached
Earlier this week, selectmen told residents they were close to a deal with the owner of 84 Main Street. They believed a deal was imminent. They were right. Read the full article → from Town looks to preserve Burnett House for $750,000 – Agreement in principal reached
Town seeks volunteers for public safety building committee
his week, selectmen voted to form a “Public Safety Study Committee”. The overall goal is to help the Town move forward on a Public Safety Building project. Read the full article → from Town seeks volunteers for public safety building committee
Park Central Use Variance Permit postponed to December 3
The Zoning Board of Appeals was slated to hold a public hearing on a controversial Use Variance Permit last night. Read the full article → from Park Central Use Variance Permit postponed to December 3
BOS drives Main Street forward
Last night, the Board of Selectmen voted unanimously to approve the 25% reconstruction plans for a portion of Main Street, Route 85, and Common Street. Read the full article → from BOS drives Main Street forward
BOS still working to save Burnett House, but not for $1.3 million
Last night, selectmen assured both residents hoping to preserve the Burnett House and those concerned about the expense. The Town is on the cusp of reaching a preservation deal for residents to vote on. Read the full article → from BOS still working to save Burnett House, but not for $1.3 million
The week in government: BOS to vote on Main St reconstruction; possible ZBA vote on Park Central townhouses; and update on Burnett House (Updated)
A list of board and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in government: BOS to vote on Main St reconstruction; possible ZBA vote on Park Central townhouses; and update on Burnett House (Updated)
Burnett House owner gives interview and estate tour; looking for public to make feelings known on November 18
In further effort to clarify where things stand with the historic Burnett House, Jon Delli Priscoli granted an interview to Southborough Access Media.
The owner talked about his history with the property and recounted his efforts over the last four months to work with the Town. Read the full article → from Burnett House owner gives interview and estate tour; looking for public to make feelings known on November 18