Last night, the Zoning Board of Appeals held the opening hearing for the proposed 40B Project at 120 Turnpike Road. Much of the discussion focused on disputes about the legality of the proposal and the process for proceeding with the application. Here are my highlights and an update on the next steps. Read the full article → from Update on 120 Turnpike Road 40B
This week, the Planning Board discussed over 20 areas of town that residents had highlighted in mapping sessions might be good areas to overlay at least 50 acres of MBTA Communities zoning. They are working to determine which parcels to recommend be included in the overlay map. If passed by voters, the zoning would allow developers to build up to 15 housing units per acre in the mapped areas. Read the full article → from Planning Board prioritizing sections of Town to overlay MBTA Communities zoning
As in year’s past, Boy Scout Troop 1 will remove your Christmas tree for a small fee. (Or free for veterans, seniors and public safety personnel.) Read the full article → from Christmas Tree pickup – January 6th (Updated)
The annual community church service to offer solace to those who need it during the holiday season will be held a week from Sunday. Read the full article → from Churches offer solace for Christmas Blues
Southborough’s organization to support LGBTQIA+ youth received a special award over the weekend. The group was honored by Wellesely Village Church with the Abernethy Award for “building bridges within the community” and “creating a welcoming and safe environment”. Read the full article → from Southborough Safe Spaces honored with Abernethy Award
Highlights from last week’s competitions and what’s on tap this week in high school sports. Read the full article → from The week in sports
Here is a selection of the committee and board meetings for the week along with my selected highlights from the agendas. Read the full article → from The week in government
Southborough’s Fire Chief, Steven Achilles, will be moving south this winter. According to his announcement, after 38 years working in fire and emergency services (4½ of those in Southbrough), he’ll be taking an administrative position. Read the full article → from Fire Chief resigning
Audrey M. (Henderson) Xavier, 92, of Marlborough and formerly a long time resident of Southborough, passed away on Monday, December 4, 2023, surrounded by her loving family Read the full article → from Obituary: Audrey M. (Henderson) Xavier, 92
NSBORO’s superintendent wants to work with teachers, students, and the community before recommending when to use Wellness Days next year. He noted that, based on the high school’s feedback, aligning them with religious holidays next year “might not be the best option for us to consider”. Read the full article → from Next year’s NSBORO Wellness Days still to be determined
This week, I posted that the ZBA would be opening its hearing on the 40B residential housing project proposed for 250 Turnpike Road. I was wrong. Read the full article → from Correction on 250 Turnpike Road Hearing (not for a 40B use)
NGrid bucket crews will be at work in town this month. Read the full article → from Tree trimming this month
I received another posting of jobs available in Southborough. Read the full article → from Job listings
The Town Clerk’s office has been overseeing a project to preserve and digitize the Town’s historical records. As part of the project the digital records are being uploaded to a dedicated, searchable public website that describes each document and why it is significant. Read the full article → from Historical documents project and website