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Transfer Station stickers (and an update on illegal use complaints)

by Beth Melo on

Last month, the Select Board voted to increase the permit fees for the Transfer Station Stickers that are now available for purchase for the coming season, which starts on September 15th.

As usual, public discussions about Transfer Station costs prompted chatter about users and taxpayers unfairly covering the costs for people abusing the system. At a Select Board meeting, officials discussed plans to gather data on the issue.  Read the full article → from Transfer Station stickers (and an update on illegal use complaints)

Town to work on zoning changes to help increase affordable and diverse housing (Updated)

The latest 5 year Housing Production Plan has been approved. Here are highlights of the housing cost issues identified Southborough and the plan for encouraging 255 more homes/units by 2030.

by Beth Melo on

Last week, the Planning Board and Select Board voted to approve the Town’s updated 5 year Housing Production Plan. The plan is one element for the Town to maintain “safe harbor” against unwanted new 40B housing projects.

The HPP identifies the town’s “affordable housing needs” and recommends strategies for meeting them. Those tactics include potential zoning changes, like lifting the nearly maxed out cap on age 55+ housing developments. Read the full article → from Town to work on zoning changes to help increase affordable and diverse housing (Updated)

Building Dept in “Transition” and under review

by Beth Melo on

In April, Southborough’s Building Commissioner was “separated from service” and an interim acting commissioner appointed. Four months later, the Select Board is still not recruiting a long term replacement. Instead, the Town is reviewing how the department should be structured or regionalized going forward. Read the full article → from Building Dept in “Transition” and under review

Developer pitches zoning change to allow a retail project on old EMC parcel

by Beth Melo on

This past winter, a developer purchased about 30 acres of the old Dell/EMC property parcels off of Route 9. Now they are seeking to work with the Town on zoning changes to allow an economically viable project that fits with the community’s vision. Read the full article → from Developer pitches zoning change to allow a retail project on old EMC parcel

Asst. Camp Director honored for “life-saving actions”

The Select Board thanked a Rec Camp staff member who aided a choking child.

by Beth Melo on

Last night, the Recreation Department and Southborough Select Board commended an employee for properly responding to a child who appeared to be choking at summer camp.

Southborough’s Erin Navaroli, the summer camp’s Asst Director, received a citation from the Select Board for her actions. Read the full article → from Asst. Camp Director honored for “life-saving actions”

Biodiversity Through Pollination Garden Tour — Saturday

Celebrating 10 years of researching and "restoring" at-risk pollinators through the Beecology native plant garden

by Beth Melo on

For ten years, a pollinator garden at Breakneck Hill has served as a “Beecology” research site for “how creating functional pollination systems can help preserve biodiversity.”

This Saturday, the Open Space Preservation Commission and Stewardship Committee are celebrating the milestone by inviting the public to tour the garden and learn about the “significant gains in populations of at-risk pollinators. Read the full article → from Biodiversity Through Pollination Garden Tour — Saturday

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