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Letter: Ruined Roads or the Road to Ruin

by Beth Melo on

[Ed note: My Southborough accepts signed letters to the editor submitted by Southborough residents. Letters may be emailed to mysouthborough@gmail.com.

The following letter is from Al Hamilton.]

To the Editor:

On Saturday the 11th we will be asked to approve the largest single borrowing, if approved, in the town’s history. The $25 million borrowing is for roads and sidewalks. The borrowing which is planned in phases, will occur over 5 years. Roads and sidewalks are not cheap and the impact on the taxpayers will be substantial. The ultimate impact, after 5 years, on the median valued home ($898,100) will be about $500 per year or about $55 for every $100,000 of assessed value. There may be a very modest offset to this number in the DPW operating budgets.

How did we get here? Read the full article →

ATM Article 17: Updating Industrial Park zoning

A look at the proposed modernized uses and new protections

by Beth Melo on

For over a year, the Planning Board has been working on zoning updates to attract more business revenue, while still protecting residents and conservation areas from negative impacts.

The result is Annual Town Meeting Article 17. On April 11th, voters will be asked to approve modernized and expanded uses, along with new restrictions, for Southborough’s Industrial Park Zone. Read the full article → from ATM Article 17: Updating Industrial Park zoning

Support the library while enjoying “a better mac & cheese”

A Southborough family-owned business is offering a special promotional fundraiser through April.

by Beth Melo on

Now through the end of April, a Southborough based company is offering the community a chance to support the Southborough Library, while enjoying mac & cheese that is better for their families. Read the full article → from Support the library while enjoying “a better mac & cheese”

Overview of April 11th Annual Town Meeting

Zoning Articles, Trottier roof, $25M for road & sidewalks fund, and more

by Beth Melo on

The Town’s legislative branch, Town Meeting, will convene a week from Saturday to approve spending, possibly increase budgets, amend local bylaws, and “advise” officials.

I’ll be digging into some of the Warrant Articles leading up to Annual Town Meeting. For now, I’m providing a general overview, including the hot topics on the Warrant most likely to spark debate. Read the full article → from Overview of April 11th Annual Town Meeting

Southborough Mom Opens “Concierge-Style” Dental Studio Just 8 Minutes from Town Center

by Beth Melo on

[The following information was sponsored by by Innova Smiles)

You’ve likely seen Dr. Ambereen Fatima at school drop-offs or the library — she has been a Southborough resident since 2018 and is a proud mom of two in our local schools.

After practicing as a Dentist for over 13 years in MA, she recently launched a new passion project just over the border: Innova Smiles, a modern dental studio designed to bring a “high-tech, high-touch” experience to MetroWest families. Read the full article → from Southborough Mom Opens “Concierge-Style” Dental Studio Just 8 Minutes from Town Center

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