The Woodland Meadows 40B townhouse development off Oak Hill Road has been in the works for nearly four years now. The Zoning Board of Appeals approved a plan back in November, but Natick developer Robert Heavey appealed the board’s decision saying the conditions they placed on the project would keep him from making money. Read the full article → from Agreement reached on Woodland Meadows 40B
Government
CSX site preparation could mean increased traffic for Southborough
As part of site preparation for a proposed chemical transfer station off Flanders Road just over the Southborough border, CSX asked the Westborough Planning Board last week for permission to haul in 100,000 cubic yards of fill. Read the full article → from CSX site preparation could mean increased traffic for Southborough
The week in government (6/13 – 6/17)
A list of department and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in government (6/13 – 6/17)
Southborough precinct boundaries adjusted
You all probably know that Southborough has three voting precincts. The precinct boundaries are set with the goal of keeping the population of each within 5% of each other. A shift in where people live in town, has prompted the town clerk to adjust the boundaries of two of the precincts to keep within the 5% goal. Read the full article → from Southborough precinct boundaries adjusted
Town opts not to purchase former farmland on Deerfoot Road
Saying it wasn’t a top conservation priority, the Board of Selectmen voted unanimously this week not to exercise its option to purchase 13.5 acres of former farmland on Deerfoot Road. Read the full article → from Town opts not to purchase former farmland on Deerfoot Road
Selectmen consider increasing the cost of a Transfer Station sticker
Would you pay $160 for a Transfer Station sticker? $175? How about $250? Those were all proposals considered by the Board of Selectmen at a meeting earlier this week. Read the full article → from Selectmen consider increasing the cost of a Transfer Station sticker
MWDN: State won’t investigate Open Meeting Law allegations in Southborough
The state attorney general’s office has a second time declined to investigate Open Meeting Law allegations made by a resident against the town. While they decided not to investigate, they did express some concern. Read the full article → from MWDN: State won’t investigate Open Meeting Law allegations in Southborough
Zoning board the center of criticism at selectmen meeting
Southborough’s Zoning Board of Appeals has been the focus of some criticism in the past year. The complaints came to a head last night as the Board of Selectmen considered the reappointment of ZBA Chairman Sam Stivers to another 5-year term. Read the full article → from Zoning board the center of criticism at selectmen meeting
The week in government (6/6 – 6/10)
A list of department and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in government (6/6 – 6/10)
Selectmen to decide on lieutenant, sergeant promotions next week
With thunder rumbling in the background, the Board of Selectmen last night interviewed six candidates for promotion in the Southborough Police Department. With what they called a “difficult decision” ahead of them, the board decided to wait a few days before making a decision. Read the full article → from Selectmen to decide on lieutenant, sergeant promotions next week
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All major developments in town — and even some that aren’t so major — must make their way through the Planning Board before they ever break ground. From subdivisions to site plans to stone wall hearings, the Planning Board has a big impact on what Southborough looks like. Read the full article → from Care about development in Southborough? Join the Planning Board.
The week in government (5/30 – 6/3)
A list of department and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in government (5/30 – 6/3)
Developer plans “English cottage” community off Deerfoot Road
Developer Bob Moss of Westborough has big plans for Southborough. He’s proposed a 140-unit 40B housing project on the south side of Route 9 near Crystal Pond X. He also wants to purchase roughly 13.5 acres* of land on the other side of Route 9 between Deerfoot and Clifford Roads. Moss told selectmen more about his plans for that parcel at a meeting earlier this week. Read the full article → from Developer plans “English cottage” community off Deerfoot Road
Planning Board member Mary Hynes has resigned
Selectmen last night accepted the resignation of Planning Board member Mary Hynes. Hynes, who has served on the board for five years, resigned because she is moving out of Southborough. Read the full article → from Planning Board member Mary Hynes has resigned