The Metrowest Daily News reports today the Zoning Board of Appeals appears inclined to grant the Gulbankian family more time to make improvements to their property that were ordered by the board in 2011 after complaints from neighbors and a lengthy hearing process. Read the full article → from MWDN: Southborough likely to grant Gulbankians time to complete work
Business
MWDN: Southborough denies new Cumberland Farms an occupancy permit
The new Cumberland Farms on Route 9 westbound just before Route 495 may look close to done, but they won’t be able to open their doors just yet. Town Building Inspector David Gusmini issued a cease and desist order in late September because three retaining walls on the site were not built according to the plans approved by the town. Read the full article → from MWDN: Southborough denies new Cumberland Farms an occupancy permit
Shop Southborough this holiday season!
Southborough doesn’t have any malls. We don’t have a Target or a Wal-Mart or any other big box stores. But that doesn’t mean we lack for options when it comes to holiday shopping. There’s something for everyone right in our own backyard. Read the full article → from Shop Southborough this holiday season!
CEO of Kaz to speak at Southborough Library’s Inside Story series – Thursday, November 8
The latest in the popular INSIDE STORY speaker series takes place on Thursday, November 8, at the Southborough Library Read the full article → from CEO of Kaz to speak at Southborough Library’s Inside Story series – Thursday, November 8
MWDN: Future of Gulbankian machine shop in limbo in Southborough
The Metrowest Daily News has an update today on the ongoing saga involving the Gulbankian family and the businesses they operate on their Mt. Vickery Road property. It’s a case many of you have been following with interest. Read the full article → from MWDN: Future of Gulbankian machine shop in limbo in Southborough
Stop & Shop and AT&T support this weekend’s troop drive
When Lisa Braccio learned Stop and Shop would be donating $47K worth of goods they collected in September to the care package drive she’s holding this weekend, she was thrilled. She was also worried. Read the full article → from Stop & Shop and AT&T support this weekend’s troop drive
Selectmen approve license for new ‘country market’ on Route 9 westbound
Southborough residents will soon have another option for their beer and wine needs. The Board of Selectmen earlier this month unanimously approved a liquor license for Sperry’s Country Market which will set up shop on Route 9 westbound at Middle Road in the other half of the building currently occupied by Red Barn Coffee. Read the full article → from Selectmen approve license for new ‘country market’ on Route 9 westbound
Zoning board chairman responds to criticism over Gulbankians decision
The recent decision by a Worcester court to deny an appeal by the owners of Gulbankian Farms, has prompted quite a few of you to speak out in support of the Gulbankian family here on the blog. The Gulbankians had appealed a decision last year by the town’s Zoning Board of Appeals that required them to make improvements to their Mt. Vickery Road property in order to continue to operate multiple businesses on the lot. Read the full article → from Zoning board chairman responds to criticism over Gulbankians decision
Save the date: Business speaker series to focus on healthcare – June 27
The latest topic in the Southborough Business Network’s INSIDE STORY Business Speaker Series is healthcare. Explore topics that will interest both business owners and healthcare consumers at the Southborough Library on June 27. Read the full article → from Save the date: Business speaker series to focus on healthcare – June 27
MWDN: Southborough ZBA ruling on Gulbankian Farms upheld
More than a year ago, the Zoning Board of Appeals voted to require the Gulbankian family to make improvements to its 40 Mt. Vickery Road property after complaints from neighbors. At the time, many of you voiced strong opinions about the process – which took more than a year – as well as the outcome. The Gulbankian family appealed, but today comes word a Worcester court has upheld the decision. Read the full article → from MWDN: Southborough ZBA ruling on Gulbankian Farms upheld
MWDN: Southborough business fined 36K for asbestos violation
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
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