Neighbors opposing a proposed 180 Unit 40B development at Park Central heard upsetting news this week. The developer has potential plans to come back with two more 40B developments within the decade. Each development would add another 200 units to the site. Read the full article → from Developer considering 400 more 40B units at Park Central within decade
Press releases from our State Senator and Representative that have been piling up. Read the full article → from Roundup of State House news: New town flag, public housing reform, and students honored
Are you looking for a few extra bucks? Or would you like to contribute a service to the town? There’s a part-time opportunity to do both. (Very part-time.) Read the full article → from BOS seeks Recording Secretary
The Planning Board approved the ANR of the property at 84 Main Street yesterday. The plan allows splitting the Garfield (a.k.a. Burnett) Estate into 4 lots. Read the full article → from Garfield House ANR approved; owner still working with town to preserve home (updated)
Last week, chatter in blog comments referred to what some see as insufficient PILOT contributions by the private schools in town. Read the full article → from Analysis of PILOT contributions in Southborough
A list of board and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in government (8/4-8/10/14): Garfield House ANR and Park Central continuance
Department of Public Works has posted to the town website the information you need to get your 2014-15 Transfer Station permits.
They have also provided some helpful tips for the least expensive ways to register. Read the full article → from Transfer Station sticker “discount” period through September 15
A look at speed reports on Main Street makes me ask – Do most drivers behave differently in their own neighborhoods than they do on other roads? Read the full article → from Main Street or your neighborhood – What’s your “safe” speed?
With renewed community interest in preserving town history, here’s a look at what the town commission charged with that mission is doing. Read the full article → from Historical Commission working to preserve historic Southborough
According to Southborough Wicked Local, the Planning Board indicated they will have to approve the ANR to split the lot into four properties. Read the full article → from SWL: Planning Board to approve application for plan to breakup Garfield/Burnett estate (updated)
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