The Zoning Board of Appeals, lawyers, and residents argued on Wednesday about ZBA’s authority to make a decision over permitting a private company to build a 55+ development. Zoning bylaws were alternately described as “clear” and “clear as mud”. The ZBA approved the Stonebrook development plans with caveats. Read the full article → from ZBA approves Stonebrook 55+ development, deferring most detail to Planning Board
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Photo gallery: Back to school
Enjoy these pictures submitted by proud Southborough parents. Read the full article → from Photo gallery: Back to school
Call for Art: SOLF invites Southborough to celebrate with “Art on the Trails”
SOLF is looking for art that will create “interesting visual surprises along the trail.” Read the full article → from Call for Art: SOLF invites Southborough to celebrate with “Art on the Trails”
Southborough makes top 20% of Boston Magazine’s Best Schools List
Southborough ranked 30 out of 147 in Boston Magazine’s rankings of Best Schools in Boston. Read the full article → from Southborough makes top 20% of Boston Magazine’s Best Schools List
Southborough fire logs (8/20/13-8/26/13)
The latest logs from the Southborough Fire Department. Read the full article → from Southborough fire logs (8/20/13-8/26/13)
MWDN round-up: Gulbankians, zoning update, and school safety strategy
The Metrowest Daily News reported on Gulbankians heading back to court (sure to trigger some comments), a change in position for the Southborough Planning Board (for short term – if you can’t beat ’em, join ’em), and improved school safety strategies (empowering staff and students). Read the full article → from MWDN round-up: Gulbankians, zoning update, and school safety strategy
Obituary: John M. Schipper, 82
John M. Schipper, 82, of Southborough died on Sunday, August 25, 2013 at Wingate in Sudbury, after a battle with Parkinson Disease. Read the full article → from Obituary: John M. Schipper, 82
Back to school daze
Here’s the info you need for your back to school routine. Read the full article → from Back to school daze
Police logs (8/14/13-8/23/13): Vandalism and several arrests
The latest log from Southborough Police Department. Read the full article → from Police logs (8/14/13-8/23/13): Vandalism and several arrests
Roundup of recent news stories: update on Bridge street closure and Madison Place plans to grow
Here are some recent news stories that concern Southborough. Read the full article → from Roundup of recent news stories: update on Bridge street closure and Madison Place plans to grow
The week in government (8/26/13-8/31/13): Public hearings for 40Bs and medical marajuana zoning
A list of department and committee meetings for the week, with agenda highlights. Read the full article → from The week in government (8/26/13-8/31/13): Public hearings for 40Bs and medical marajuana zoning
Obituary: Dorothy E. (Manning) Stossel, 89
Dorothy E. (Manning) Stossel passed away on Tuesday. Read the full article → from Obituary: Dorothy E. (Manning) Stossel, 89
Southborough fire logs (8/13/13-8/19/13)
The latest logs from the Southborough Fire Department. Read the full article → from Southborough fire logs (8/13/13-8/19/13)
Breaking news updates: bridge closure and coyote alert
A quick post, rounding up the alerts on Southborough Police Facebook page this week. Read the full article → from Breaking news updates: bridge closure and coyote alert