The Southborough Historical Society issued an update on their ongoing restoration of Fayville Village Hall. It was part of a request for financial support to help cover the “thousand things that remain to be done (and paid for)” to convert the historic building into a History and Arts Center for the town. Read the full article → from Fayville Hall Restoration Update
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Historical Society moving ahead with Fayville Hall plans
A Planning Board hearing for Major Site Plan approval of SHS' new museum at 40-42 Central St is scheduled for April 24th.
SHS is seeking approval on its plans for refurbishing the interior of the historic Fayville Hall to hold “the town’s new home for history and arts education”. Read the full article → from Historical Society moving ahead with Fayville Hall plans
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Fayville Hall to be donated, Burnett House fence, and more
The Historical Society posted another major announcement about Fayville Hall. I’m rounding that up with other Town news on discussions of the Burnett House. Read the full article → from Historical News
SHS to buy Fayville Hall with funds from Declaration of Independence sale
Southborough Historical Museum would be relocated from Flagg School to a restored village hall
Southborough Historical Society’s decision to buy Fayville Hall highlights the uncertain future of its current home and resulted in the sale of a valuable document in its collection. Plus it puts a spotlight on some the Town’s agreements with the owner and with SHS. Read the full article → from SHS to buy Fayville Hall with funds from Declaration of Independence sale
Update on 84 Main Street (Update)
Catching up on restoration work and revised plans for private home with occasional events
I’m finally catching up to share details on what voters were and weren’t promised, the revamped plans, conservation issues, and even an update on the owner’s other preservation project in town (Fayville Hall.) Plus, I’m adding a slew of photos to show what’s been restored over the past few years. Read the full article → from Update on 84 Main Street (Update)
Updates on Planning Board hearings: Fayville Hall (with bonus Burnett House news) and 2 E Main (not mixed-use) (Updated)
There was news worth sharing out of two of the hearings that opened two weeks ago.
Both are continued to this coming Monday. So, I’m trying to squeeze in an update first. Read the full article → from Updates on Planning Board hearings: Fayville Hall (with bonus Burnett House news) and 2 E Main (not mixed-use) (Updated)
Planning Board hearings: Clark Field lighting, 2 East Main St mixed use, and Fayville Hall renovations
The Planning Board’s hearings scheduled for July 22nd include three worth specially noting. Read the full article → from Planning Board hearings: Clark Field lighting, 2 East Main St mixed use, and Fayville Hall renovations
SWL: Selectmen approve $21K bid to buy and restore Fayville Hall
The Town will move forward to sell Fayville Hall for $21K to a developer who will restore it to a vintage early 1900s look. Read the full article → from SWL: Selectmen approve $21K bid to buy and restore Fayville Hall
Selectmen to address bid on Fayville Hall by Deerfoot owner – Monday (Updated)
The man responsible for restoring the historic Burnett estate is now applying to purchase another building on town preservationists’ priority list. Read the full article → from Selectmen to address bid on Fayville Hall by Deerfoot owner – Monday (Updated)
New Fayville Hall RFP released; Tour on Oct 30
The RFP for Fayville Hall has officially been re-released. New bids will be accepted through 10:00 am on Monday, November 12th. Read the full article → from New Fayville Hall RFP released; Tour on Oct 30
Town to better promote sale of Fayville Hall with release of updated RFP
The Town will do more to promote Fayville Hall as it seeks to find a buyer through another Request for Proposals. Read the full article → from Town to better promote sale of Fayville Hall with release of updated RFP
BOS to discuss Tax Classification and Fayville Hall Disposition on Tuesday
The Board of Selectmen posted its agenda for Tuesday night. With two items that some readers care passionately about listed, I’m giving you an advance heads up. Read the full article → from BOS to discuss Tax Classification and Fayville Hall Disposition on Tuesday
Fayville Hall to go back out to bid
The Board of Selectmen aren’t accepting the $5K bid on historic Fayville Hall. Read the full article → from Fayville Hall to go back out to bid
Bid to purchase, redevelop, and preserve Fayville Hall includes relocating Affordable Units from Ila Bella/Rossi Estates (Updated)
A bid on the historic community hall may result in preservation, but don’t celebrate yet. The bid is contingent on many conditions. Read the full article → from Bid to purchase, redevelop, and preserve Fayville Hall includes relocating Affordable Units from Ila Bella/Rossi Estates (Updated)