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
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Planning Board hiring consultants: 40B review, zoning revision help, and Open Space project
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
Park Central: Use Variance withdrawn, 40B “for sale” project deadline extended
At last night’s Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting, Capital Group Properties’ attorney pulled a controversial deal off the table last night – at least for now. Read the full article → from Park Central: Use Variance withdrawn, 40B “for sale” project deadline extended
Vacancies on committee to create affordable housing (and more)
The Town of Southborough is once again advertising for volunteers to fill board vacancies.
This time, the focus is on the Southborough Housing Opportunity Committee (a.k.a. SHOPC). Read the full article → from Vacancies on committee to create affordable housing (and more)
ZBA Park Central hearings postponed to October 29th for “final discussions” on 40B
Last night, residents opposing the developments at Park Central learned that a critical vote might take place at the end of this month. The news came at the end of another evening of frustrating delays. Read the full article → from ZBA Park Central hearings postponed to October 29th for “final discussions” on 40B
Park Central: ZBA encourages more development in lieue of other 40Bs; access still point of contention
The Zoning Board of appeals voted to support Capital Group Properties’ plan to apply for a use variance at Park Central. Read the full article → from Park Central: ZBA encourages more development in lieue of other 40Bs; access still point of contention
Developer considering 400 more 40B units at Park Central within decade
Neighbors opposing a proposed 180 Unit 40B development at Park Central heard upsetting news this week. The developer has potential plans to come back with two more 40B developments within the decade. Each development would add another 200 units to the site. Read the full article → from Developer considering 400 more 40B units at Park Central within decade
SWL: Peer reviewer supports Park Central 40B traffic study; cautions about follow up development
According to Southborough Wicked Local, the consultant hired by ZBA supported the developer’s study on the 40B impact. Read the full article → from SWL: Peer reviewer supports Park Central 40B traffic study; cautions about follow up development
SWL: Park Central 40B back in play; ZBA permit denial overturned
Southborough Wicked Local reported bad news for residents opposing the proposed 40B project at Park Central. The state overturned the Zoning Board of Appeals permit denial. Read the full article → from SWL: Park Central 40B back in play; ZBA permit denial overturned
Roundup of election related news: Special education and 40B Safe Harbor filing
The Metrowest Daily News/Southborough Wicked Local covered two stories related to last week’s Candidates Night. Read the full article → from Roundup of election related news: Special education and 40B Safe Harbor filing
SWL: ZBA denies permit to Park Central 40B under “Safe Harbor”, developer to appeal
Southborough Wicked Local reports that on Monday night, the Zoning Board of Appeals voted down the permit to build a 40B project at Park Central. The developer is accusing the town of deception and plans to appeal. Read the full article → from SWL: ZBA denies permit to Park Central 40B under “Safe Harbor”, developer to appeal
Park Central public hearings likely to take several months – traffic hearing opens April 23
Last night, the Zoning Board of Appeals opened their public hearings on the proposed Park Central 40B project. The hearing room was standing room only as members from surrounding neighborhoods came to voice their concerns. Read the full article → from Park Central public hearings likely to take several months – traffic hearing opens April 23
MassHousing approved Park Central application; 40B project will proceed to ZBA hearings
The Zoning Board of Appeals will have to begin hearings on the proposed Park Central 40B project soon. Read the full article → from MassHousing approved Park Central application; 40B project will proceed to ZBA hearings
Town government news: BOS meeting tonight and news story roundup
Southborough’s town boards and department heads made headlines in The Metrowest Daily News this morning. Both stories relate to the town’s handling of developments proposed by Capital Group Properties. Read the full article → from Town government news: BOS meeting tonight and news story roundup