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Developer appeals town decision on Woodland Meadows 40B
After nearly three years before the Zoning Board of Appeals, the Woodland Meadows 40B project off Oak Hill Road was finally approved by the board in October. But that doesn’t mean you should start looking for bulldozers on the site any time soon. Read the full article → from Developer appeals town decision on Woodland Meadows 40B
Fire chief says proposed chemical transfer station poses ‘little risk’
The idea of a chemical transfer plant in Westborough not far from the Southborough border has some residents nervous. But in a letter to Selectmen this week, Fire Chief John Mauro, Jr. sought to allay some of the fears. Read the full article → from Fire chief says proposed chemical transfer station poses ‘little risk’
CSX official decline to meet with Southborough about chemical transfer station
Southborough officials attempted to arrange a meeting with CSX to discuss their proposed chemical transfer station just over the border in Westborough, but CSX has declined saying Southborough has no jurisdiction over the project. Read the full article → from CSX official decline to meet with Southborough about chemical transfer station
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Southborough’s new ladder truck: Up, up and away
Being the author of this blog has some perks, but probably none quite as exciting as the opportunity earlier this month to see Southborough as I have never seen it — from an exhilarating 100 feet in the air in the bucket of the town’s new ladder truck. Read the full article → from Southborough’s new ladder truck: Up, up and away
New representative Levy attends Selectmen meeting
Newly-elected State Representative Steven Levy (R) sat in on last week’s Board of Selectmen meeting. Levy said he attended the meeting — and will attend others in the future — to keep up on what was happening in town. Read the full article → from New representative Levy attends Selectmen meeting
Northborough files court papers in dispute with Southborough
We knew it was coming, and earlier this month the town of Northborough followed through by filing papers with the Worcester Superior Court asking for a declaratory judgment against Southborough in the ongoing dispute between the towns over how to split debt incurred when Algonquin was remodeled a few years ago. Read the full article → from Northborough files court papers in dispute with Southborough
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Selectmen reverse decision, increase residential tax rate
From behemoth EMC to the tiny mom-and-pop shops in town, members of Southborough’s business community turned out in force last night to protest last month’s decision to tax commercial property at a higher rate than residential property. In the end, Selectmen voted 2-1 to reverse their decision and return to a single tax rate. Read the full article → from Selectmen reverse decision, increase residential tax rate
Which Southborough roads will be paved this year – here’s the list
You might have noticed the Southborough DPW crews out and about around town patching and paving before the (real) cold weather hits. In addition to patch jobs and other maintenance, the DPW has plans to repave a number of roads this year. Read the full article → from Which Southborough roads will be paved this year – here’s the list
Selectmen to talk taxes, town government
Tuesday’s Board of Selectmen meeting has the potential to be a lively one. The board will revisit its decision to impose a split property tax rate after a “deluge of email” from Southborough business owners opposing the plan. Read the full article → from Selectmen to talk taxes, town government
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Reminder: Flu clinic on Saturday
Southborough will hold a flu clinic on Saturday for all Southborough residents aged 12 and up. The clinic takes place at the Senior Center (9 Cordaville Road) from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. Read the full article → from Reminder: Flu clinic on Saturday