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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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)
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
Last week, the Town hosted a Business & Nonprofit Summit. The focus was sharing relevant information and seeking input to plan for the next 25 years.
Now the Economic Development Committee is sharing the video and seeking feedback. Read the full article → from What should Southborough look like in 25 years? EDC shares 2040 Summitt video; seeks feedback
The owner of the historic Garfield/Burnett Estate at 84 Main Street is seeking to clear up confusion about the status of his talks with the Town. Jon Delli Priscoli states he is still seeking to preserve and restore the home. Now he is pressuring the Town to come to consensus on a deal. Read the full article → from Burnett House owners: Time for Town to act; proposal for use of Community Preservation funds to purchase development rights (Updated)
For information on today’s Town ceremonies, see yesterday morning’s post. Read the full article → from In honor of Veterans Day
A list of board and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in government (11/10-11/16/14): School Committee and Open Space Preservation Commission
For months, residents hoping to preserve a town landmark have been waiting for news. The “no news is good news” period has ended. Read the full article → from Application filed for demolition of the Garfield/Burnett House (Updated)