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Proposed zoning changes for 55+ (or not) Housing

Questions raised about doubled density allowances and lack of cap on special permitted projects

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Above: In the Housing Production Plan, the AHT presented that about 6 new “downsizing” homes per year would be needed to accommodate Southborough’s aging population. A proposed bylaw seeks to help address that market gap. (image from 2025 HPP)

As I posted yesterday, the Planning Board is holding hearings on several Southborough’s zoning bylaw revisions that will be proposed to voters at the Annual Town Meeting in April. 

Today, I’m spotlighting the proposed “55+ Housing Bylaw Update”. Notably, up to 20% of the units in housing projects under the draft bylaw wouldn’t have age (or disability) requirements. Read the full article →

Planning working on zoning changes to Industrial Park uses and several other Articles for Annual Town Meeting (Updated)

Hearings on changes to encourage economic development are in addition to ones correcting errors in bylaws, expanding allowed 55+ Housing & Accessory dwellings, and allowing Tricentennial signs/banners

by Beth Melo on

This winter, the Planning Board is holding hearings on multiple, wide-ranging revisions to Southborough’s zoning bylaws. Today, I’m covering a quick look at the full list and a deeper dive on one of them. Read the full article → from Planning working on zoning changes to Industrial Park uses and several other Articles for Annual Town Meeting (Updated)

SPD arrests man on drug charges

by Beth Melo on

The Southborough Police Department issued another press release about an arrest this week. This time, instead of driving on Route 9, the suspect was described as “walking in traffic” when an officer approached him.

According to the press release, the man is accused of having an active arrest warrant out on him for a probation violation, and allegedly was carrying illegal drugs and evidence of drug transactions. Read the full article → from SPD arrests man on drug charges

Plans for new live-in special ed & vocational training center

A Southborough developer is launching a new nonprofit facility inside one of his existing buildings on Rte 9

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This winter, the Planning Board is holding hearings on a new facility in Southborough focused on specialized education “providing life-skills instruction, vocational training, and residential accommodations for individuals with disabilities”. 

No, it’s not an expansion of New England Center for Children. Read the full article → from Plans for new live-in special ed & vocational training center

Free Skate on Sunday, February 22nd

Southborough Rotary and St. Mark's School teamed up to host two special Open Skate events for the community. The second event is next week. Donations to the Food Pantry are encouraged.

by Beth Melo on

Southborough Rotary and St. Mark’s School are hosting a second Free Open Skate session this winter. The community is invited to enjoy ice skating with free refreshments a week from Sunday. Read the full article → from Free Skate on Sunday, February 22nd

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