A month ago, Town officials heard a presentation on two 40B projects that Ferris Development plans to pursue. An application for site eligibility has been submitted for one with public feedback due by the end of July.
Here are my highlights of the June discussion and the updated status. Read the full article → from Update on proposed new 40B projects
Tonight, the Select Board and Planning Board will hear from Southborough based Ferris Development Group about plans to apply for 40B projects on two of its properties. Read the full article → from Ferris Development hoping to build two 40B Projects in Southborough (Updated)
Acknowledging the many concerns raised by Town officials and residents about the proposed Park Central project, MassHousing’s Counsel indicates that those should be addressed through the permitting process. Read the full article → from Park Central eligible for 40B with guidance
On Tuesday, the Select Board will vote on the final version of the Town’s comment letter to MassHousing on the controversial Park Central 40B project. Read the full article → from Select Board to finalize Park Central Comment Letter (Updated)
This afternoon, the Town announced that the comment period was extended for the Park Central 40B proposal Read the full article → from Park Central comments extended
Since the project is starting from scratch, it is a new opportunity for the Town and public to comment to the agency on the proposal. Read the full article → from Town preparing to comment on new Park Central 40B (Updated)
This Monday, the Planning Board is scheduled to discuss the new 40B proposal at Park Central. That discussion is based on the developer’s application filed with MassHousing on July 15th. Read the full article → from Park Central filed for new 40B project
Here’s a business story that pulls together news on Town government, economics, a resident, and even our school system. Read the full article → from Ferris Capital acquired; 250 Turnpike Rd Development plans (business & 40B)
The Select Board issued a statement on the recent court decision vacating the permit for the large, controversial Park Central housing developments. Read the full article → from Town won’t seek to overturn Park Central ruling
This month, Worcester Superior Court ruled in favor of residents appealing the Zoning Board of Appeals’s approval of a permit for a large development planned off of Flagg Road. Read the full article → from Court annuls ZBA approval of Park Central, orders permit be vacated
Two duplexes in Southborough are for sale through a lottery of qualified Affordable Housing applicants. Read the full article → from Woodland Meadows Affordable Housing lottery: Open House Saturday, apply by March 28
The Town is again reaching out for feedback from people who live and/or work in town. This time, it’s to inform what strategies the Town should take on affordable housing. Read the full article → from Weigh in on Town’s housing needs and strategies to meet 40B thresholds – Quick survey
The Town is again vulnerable to unwelcome development projects under 40B laws according to SHOPC’s Vice Chair. Read the full article → from 40B window is open – SHOPC volunteer(s) needed to help with proactive affordability plan
The Planning Board is looking to contract consultants to help them move forward on important efforts. Read the full article → from Planning Board hiring consultants: 40B review, zoning revision help, and Open Space project