Some quick updates on the 84 Main Street preservation efforts. Read the full article → from Burnett House news: Boarding windows, Friends’ event, and timeline worries (Updated)
I just discovered that two recent stories didn’t show up under “News” stories headings. That means some of you who follow News or Government News on the blog likely missed them. And there’s an update on tomorrow night’s Planning Board meeting. Read the full article → from Hearings on Solar & Over 55 housing bylaws; Discussion on Flagg Road safety; and 9/11 Field and Burnett House updates you may have missed
Last night, the Board of Selectmen announced that they had approved a Preservation Restriction on 84 Main Street. Read the full article → from BOS approves Burnett House preservation steps
Above: A vote that may impact the Burnett estate’s fate is scheduled for the next Board of Selectmen meeting. Meanwhile, an item publicly announced for discussion (Flagg Road) isn’t posted. Read the full article → from Burnett Estate preservation BOS vote scheduled for Tuesday; no Flagg Road discussion posted (Updated)
The Southborough Historical Society Museum is opening its doors this Sunday from 1:00-3:00 PM.
Volunteers are inviting the public to learn more about the Burnett family legacy and its integral part of Southborough history and landscape. Read the full article → from Historical Society Museum hours this Sunday: Learn more about the Burnett’s legacy in Southborough
The owner warned that if an agreement isn’t “immediately” reached to address preserving the estate in front of Annual Town Meeting, he “will be forced to entertain the other available options for the property.” Read the full article → from Burnett House owner warns preservation in peril
The Southborough Historical Society asked me to share that they won’t be on the field at Heritage Day this year. Instead, the group will be holding special open hours at the Southborough Historical Museum from 11:00 am – 2:00 pm. Read the full article → from Southborough Historical Museum: Museum open hours; Friends of Burnett House event
The Friends of the Burnett-Garfield House are encouraging Southborough’s to celebrate one of our historical claims to fame. Read the full article → from Reminder: Tomorrow is Southborough’s Vanilla Day
Residents on Deerfoot Road and Flagg Road were concerned about the safety and traffic impacts of two Use Variance requests in front of the Zoning Board of Appeals last night. Read the full article → from ZBA: Yes to Deerfoot B&B, no to antique shop, Park Central townhouse Use Variance approved
I can’t cover everything that goes on in town. Luckily, The Metrowest Daily News/Southborough Wicked Local has reporters covering our beat. Read the full article → from News roundup: Brush fires, parking issues, water main work, Burnett house plans, and Park Central developments
The Zoning Board of Appeals heard from owners of two high-interest properties in town last night: Park Central and the Burnett/Garfield Estate. Read the full article → from ZBA: Park Central agreement “close” and townhouses back on table; 84 Main St owner looking to develop B&B
On Thursday night, the Friends of the Burnett-Garfield House are holding a community forum. The purpose is to talk through ways to preserve the historic property at 84 Main Street. Read the full article → from Brainstorming survival of the Burnett-Garfield House – this Thursday
Southborough Wicked Local covered the preservation efforts of The Friends of The Burnett-Garfield House and the Southborough Historical Committee. Read the full article → from SWL: Efforts to preserve Burnett House
A deal to restore the Burnett estate at 84 Main Street has fallen through. But selectmen still hope the owner and community can find a way to preserve the historic home. Read the full article → from Burnett House deal collapses; BOS still hopes for solution