Obituary: Michael “Mousegh” Gulbankian, 93
Michael “Mousegh” Gulbankian, 93, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, April 20th, with his loving family at his side Read the full article → from Obituary: Michael “Mousegh” Gulbankian, 93
Michael “Mousegh” Gulbankian, 93, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, April 20th, with his loving family at his side Read the full article → from Obituary: Michael “Mousegh” Gulbankian, 93
A Southborough business is asking the public to submit nominations for their “Annual Holiday Cheer Giveaway”. Read the full article → from Gulbankian accepting nominations for residents deserving “Holiday Cheer”
The Gulbankian family is inviting the public to help them celebrate Michael Gulbankian Sr’s 91st birthday. Read the full article → from Gulbankian’s drive by for a birthday celebration – August 29
Last night voters wrapped up 2014 Annual Town Meeting business. It’s not a surprise that emotions were running high on the night that several citizen petitions were addressed. Still, which articles sparked controversy may be a surprise to some of you. Read the full article → from Town Meeting wrap up: Main St committee petition loses by 3 votes, Gulbankians zoning passes and residents nix moves towards Town Manager (Updated)
As you probably know by now, one of the Warrant Articles up for vote at Wednesday’s Town Meeting is the rezoning of the Gulbankian property at 40 Mount Vickery Road. (If you aren’t aware or need a refresher on this zoning issue, click here for past coverage.)
In preparation for the vote, the family has produced a following video to let voters know who they are. Read the full article → from Gulbankian Farms: Meet the family and read the petition
A list of department and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in government (4/7-4/13/14): Hearings on Gulbankian’s, Site Plan Review, and school budget, vote on school calendar, and town meeting prep
This week, a joint statement was issued from the Town of Southborough and the Gulbankian family explaining their mediated solution. The terms of agreement focus on resolving neighbor complaints about the bus lot. Read the full article → from Town and Gulbankian family joint statement on settlement: 10% fine and buses will go
A list of department and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week (and next) in government (3/31-4/10/14): DPW’s Main St meeting, Warrant Articles, Gulbankian’s hearing, and answers from FEMA (Updated)
To be honest, I haven’t managed to watch last night’s full Board of Selectmen meeting yet. But I did pick up a tidbit and Southborough Wicked Local filled me in on other highlights.
The website also reported an update on the alleged attempted sabotage of a candidate’s bid for a seat on the board. Read the full article → from BOS news: Article positions, finalizing Gulbankians solution, and no video of candidate “sabotage”
Residents at Annual Town Meeting will be given the chance to “effect a resolution” on an issue that has been plaguing the Town for years. But it’s not the compromise that most of us expected to vote on this April. Read the full article → from BOS: Gulbankians resolution lies with voters; Barn Hollow proceeding unresolved; Town meeting postponed – April 16th & 17th
As reported in August, the Gulbankian family is appealing the $126,000 fine levied against the property owners. Recently, family’s attorney has amended their appeal with an additional claim. Read the full article → from MWDN: Gulbankians lawyer claims Southborough’s ticketing process illegal
The Metrowest Daily News reported on Gulbankians heading back to court (sure to trigger some comments), a change in position for the Southborough Planning Board (for short term – if you can’t beat ’em, join ’em), and improved school safety strategies (empowering staff and students). Read the full article → from MWDN round-up: Gulbankians, zoning update, and school safety strategy
The Metrowest Daily News reports that the Gulbankians’ lawyer faced off with Town Counsel Aldo Cipriano at the Thursday night Planning Board Meeting. Read the full article → from MWDN: Gulbankians plan to continue legal battle
In an ongoing legal battle, the Gulbankian family is in the news again. According to The Metrowest Daily News, the family received a letter from the town enforcing $126,000 in fines accrued for zoning violations. Read the full article → from MWDN: Gulbankians fined $126,600 for violations