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ATM Article 17: Updating Industrial Park zoning

A look at the proposed modernized uses and new protections

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Above: Town Meeting will vote on whether to make proposed “modernized” zoning changes to attract development of properties in the Industrial Park zone. (image cropped from Planning presentation)

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 →

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

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

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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

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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

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[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

“Nurture & Network” with Friends of SYC — Friday evening

Friends of the Southborough Youth Commission & Theracopia are holding an open house to encourage volunteering. Drop-in for some self-care!

by Beth Melo on

Whether you’re looking for a way to “Give Back”, an opportunity to “Connect”, or weary/achy/stressed and in desperate need to “Recharge” — make plans to drop-in to an open house tomorrow evening (Friday, March 27th).

Friends of the Southborough Youth Commission are seeking volunteers. Theracopia Therapeutic Wellness Center is partnering to help by providing free wellness incentives for the public to attend and learn more. Read the full article → from “Nurture & Network” with Friends of SYC — Friday evening

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