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)
Flags in Southborough and across the state are flying at half staff in honor of Sergeant Major Kevin Walsh. Read the full article → from Why flags will are at half staff: Monday, July 28, 2014
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
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”
Breaking news on the story of the Garfield (a.k.a. Burnett) House. Earlier today I was informed via grapevine that the house closing did not go through on Friday. A statement on behalf of of the owners has now confirmed that. In addition, it states that they hope to save the house from demolition. According to Read the full article → from Garfield House saved – for now
An update from the EDC on their work as stewards of the town economy. And analysis of the town’s economy over the past 3 decades. Read the full article → from Economic “stewards” update town on their work; statistics on town’s economic growth (Updated)
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
For those of you wondering, what’s the big deal about the Garfield House (aka Burnett House), there are many in town eager to school you. Read the full article → from More on the Garfield House: History and photos
At last night’s Board of Selectmen meeting, three new members were appointed to the Planning Board and Zoning Board of Appeals. The appointments were uncontested. Read the full article → from BOS: Planning Board and ZBA appointments
Last night, developer Robert Moss explained to the Planning Board and public his plans for demolishing the historic Garfield House. Early on he stated he has no interest in exploring alternatives to demolition of the historic home. The Town Planner and community members sought to change his mind. And today, a town teen is leading a protest in hopes of effecting a change. Read the full article → from Garfield House: Planning Board awaits advice from counsel; 14 year old rallying a protest
The town notified department and committee heads last week of plans to demolish the Garfield House. According to Town Planner Jennifer Burney, the town lacks the bylaws to protect the property. Read the full article → from Garfield House may be demolished within weeks; town without historic protection bylaws (Updated)
A list of board and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in government (7/14-7/20): New ZBA & Planning Board members, police interviews, Park Central continuance, Narcan, economic report (Updated)
Flags in Southborough and across the state are flying at half staff in honor of Lance Corporal Dougan. Read the full article → from Why flags will be at half staff: Monday, July 14, 2014