CSX told Westborough selectmen last night about the safety measures it will install at its proposed chemical transfer station off Flanders Road. They also provided more detail on the types of material that will be handled at the site, which is located not far from the Southborough border. Read the full article → from CSX details safety measures at proposed Westborough facility
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Southville Road repaving back on track after delay
Repaving work on Southville Road has resumed this week after several weeks of delay. Crews are out there today working on the roadway, and will be for the next few weeks. Read the full article → from Southville Road repaving back on track after delay
CSX public hearing in Westborough continues on Tuesday
CSX will go before the Board of Selectmen in Westborough tomorrow to continue the discussion about their proposed Transflo chemical transfer station off Flanders Road just over the Southborough border. Read the full article → from CSX public hearing in Westborough continues on Tuesday
The week in government (7/11 – 7/15)
A list of department and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in government (7/11 – 7/15)
Globe: A confab to map region’s growth
Earlier this month several regional planning organizations held public sessions to gather feedback about economic development, transportation, and open space in communities along the 495 corridor and in Metrowest. Selectman Bill Boland attended one of the events and shared his thoughts with the Boston Globe. Read the full article → from Globe: A confab to map region’s growth
The week in government (7/4 – 7/8)
A list of department and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in government (7/4 – 7/8)
New Planning Board member appointed
Andrew Mills has been appointed to the Planning Board after a joint vote by the Board of Selectmen and Planning Board on Monday night. Mills replaces Planning Board member Mary Hynes who retired last month. Read the full article → from New Planning Board member appointed
Developer shares detail about proposed 140-unit 40B development
Westborough developer Bob Moss says he knows residents will have concerns about the 140-unit 40B project he wants to build in town. Comments on this blog suggest he’s right. But Moss told the Planning Board earlier this month he thinks residents will feel better once they know more about the project. Read the full article → from Developer shares detail about proposed 140-unit 40B development
UPDATED: Public hearing on CSX chemical transfer station to be held in Westborough on Tuesday
The Westborough Board of Selectmen will hold a public hearing on the proposed CSX chemical transfer station off Flanders Road on Tuesday. The transfer station, which would be located about a mile from the Southborough border, has some residents concerned about safety, environmental impact, and traffic. Read the full article → from UPDATED: Public hearing on CSX chemical transfer station to be held in Westborough on Tuesday
The week in government
A list of department and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in government
Work has begun on new playground at South Union School
Preparations for Southborough’s newest playground are underway. DPW Superintendent Karen Galligan said the site at the South Union School on HIghland Street has been cleared and graded, and delivery of the playground equipment is expected the week of July 1. Read the full article → from Work has begun on new playground at South Union School
Voluntary odd/even water ban starts today
A voluntary odd/even water restriction will be in effect from June 21 to September 22. Under the ban, outside water use is restricted based on your house number, so odd-numbered houses use water on odd-numbered days, and even-numbered houses use water on even-numbered days. Read the full article → from Voluntary odd/even water ban starts today
Selectmen decide not to reappoint zoning board chairman
While praising his dedication and commitment, selectmen last night voted not to reappoint Chairman Sam Stivers to the Zoning Board of Appeals. It was a move they said was intended to introduce new blood and help correct perception problems that have plagued the board. Read the full article → from Selectmen decide not to reappoint zoning board chairman
Town governance committee meets for the first time on Tuesday
This week Southborough will take the next step down a path that could lead to a new form of town government. The newly-formed Drafting Committee for Town Manager Legislation will meet for the first time on Tuesday. Read the full article → from Town governance committee meets for the first time on Tuesday