The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection has fined a Route 9 business more than $35K for illegally storing asbestos. Read the full article → from MWDN: Southborough business fined 36K for asbestos violation
Business
Get deals at Southborough businesses starting Saturday
The first annual Shop & Explore MetroWest kicks off on Saturday, and a number of Southborough businesses are participating by offering special deals and promotions. The event, sponsored by the MetroWest Tourism & Visitors Bureau is designed to showcase life and business in our neck of the woods. Read the full article → from Get deals at Southborough businesses starting Saturday
New Red Barn Coffee location opening on Monday
Those of you looking to get your coffee fix will soon have another option. On Monday Red Barn Coffee Roasters will open its second Southborough location featuring its locally-roasted coffee and an all-new food menu. Read the full article → from New Red Barn Coffee location opening on Monday
Reminder: Southborough Business Network to talk second career choices – Tuesday
The Southborough Business Network’s INSIDE STORY speaker series has been a popular one, with well-attended talks by Wegmans General Manager Kevin Russell and Tomasso Trattoria owner Tom Prince. On Tuesday, March 20 they’ll invite Southborough resident Bill Pollack to talk about finding your second career. Read the full article → from Reminder: Southborough Business Network to talk second career choices – Tuesday
4,000-panel solar array to be installed on Cordaville Road site
Several of you have asked lately about the work taking place at 150 Cordaville Road (the former High Speed Video building) near the intersection of Routes 85 and 9. Turns out Southborough-based Capital Group Properties is clearing the land so it can install a large solar panel array. Read the full article → from 4,000-panel solar array to be installed on Cordaville Road site
Economic Development Team seeks writer for news releases
The Economic Development Team is a group of residents who are trying to encourage new business to set up shop in Southborough, and to bring attention to the ones already here. They’re currently looking for someone to help with their marketing and PR initiatives. Read the full article → from Economic Development Team seeks writer for news releases
Capasso farm stand plan scrapped – for now
As first reported last night, the Capasso family has withdrawn its application for a zoning variance to reestablish a farm stand at the site of the former Capasso Farms on Framingham Road. But that doesn’t mean all hope is lost for those of you (including me) who were excited about having a local option for our summer produce. Read the full article → from Capasso farm stand plan scrapped – for now
Breaking news: Capasso Farms plans to withdraw variance request
It looks a return to the old Capasso Farms is not in the cards, at least not now. The Metrowest Daily News is reporting the Capasso family will ask the Zoning Board of Appeals tonight to withdraw without prejudice its application for a variance. Read the full article → from Breaking news: Capasso Farms plans to withdraw variance request
New indoor playspace opens in Southborough
Here’s one I’ve been meaning to bring you for a while now. Last month a new indoor playspace opened up at 150 Cordaville Road in the former High Speed Video building where Metrowest Gymnastics most recently was. Read the full article → from New indoor playspace opens in Southborough
Zoning board asks for more information on Capasso plans
The pair who hope to return Capasso Farms to its former glory went before the Zoning Board of Appeals for a second time late last month. Board members were still mixed on whether they would grant the necessary variances. Read the full article → from Zoning board asks for more information on Capasso plans
Fit Studio28 introduces classes for teens
Southborough residents Cindy Evangelous and Leah Ammon, owners of Fit Studio28 in Westborough, recently announced that they’re adding teen fitness classes to their lineup. The classes are intended for kids ages 9 through 14. Read the full article → from Fit Studio28 introduces classes for teens
A roundup of Southborough retail and restaurant happenings
Southborough shops and eateries have been making some changes lately – both in town and out. Here’s the latest. Read the full article → from A roundup of Southborough retail and restaurant happenings
Cumberland Farms on Route 9 to get an upgrade
The Cumberland Farms on Route 9 west just before the interchange with Route 495 will be getting a new look. Cumberland Farms president, and Southborough resident, Ari Haseotes told the Zoning Board of Appeals last month he plans to raze the current structure and build a new one in its place. Read the full article → from Cumberland Farms on Route 9 to get an upgrade
MWDN: Opportunity seen in Rte. 9 office complex
Developer Dave Ferris got himself a deal. The Southborough resident recently purchased Southborough Executive Place, a Route 9 office building, for $3.75M. The building was last sold in 2006 for $10M. Read the full article → from MWDN: Opportunity seen in Rte. 9 office complex