The following letter to the editor is from resident James Nichols-Worley to “elaborate on” his public comment in favor of two 40B projects and “draw attention to a double-standard between multi-unit developments and Southborough’s current housing stock of mainly single-family homes.” Read the full article → from Letter: Two Standards of Development in Southborough
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“Public Forum” for 40B proposals on Tuesday
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So far, the board’s follow through on holding a forum on the proposed developments is this unpromoted agenda item in their regular meeting. Read the full article → from “Public Forum” for 40B proposals on Tuesday
Select Board’s “Community Development” Goals
Goals touch on housing, a 40B, economic development, the Tricentennial, and
The goals and tasks include efforts to develop Affordable Housing, improve communications with the business community, get planning underway for the Town’s Tricentennial, and support the growing senior population. Read the full article → from Select Board’s “Community Development” Goals
Comments for Turnpike Road 40Bs due mid-August (Updated)
250 Turnpike Road has now filed for eligibilty. The Select Board will hold a forum for public comment prior to submitting the Town's letter. The Planning Board is seeking a legal opinion on 120 Turnpike Road.
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The deadline for public comment to MassHousing on the 120 Turnpike Road 40B has been extended to the same date that comments for the newly filed 250 Turnpike Road eligibility application are due.
Here’s my update on the new application, next steps, and the public discussions on both properties this week — from full throated support to questions about the legal buildability. Read the full article → from Comments for Turnpike Road 40Bs due mid-August (Updated)
Update on proposed new 40B projects
Ferris Development seeking site eligibility approval for 120 Turnpike Rd. Comments at June meeting were more critical of to-be-filed 250 Turnpike Rd project
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A month ago, Town officials heard a presentation on two 40B projects that Ferris Development plans to pursue. An application for site eligibility has been submitted for one with public feedback due by the end of July.
Here are my highlights of the June discussion and the updated status. Read the full article → from Update on proposed new 40B projects
Ferris Development hoping to build two 40B Projects in Southborough (Updated)
4-story apartment buildings holding 56 & 60 units would each be in residential zones with egress only to Route 9.
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Tonight, the Select Board and Planning Board will hear from Southborough based Ferris Development Group about plans to apply for 40B projects on two of its properties. Read the full article → from Ferris Development hoping to build two 40B Projects in Southborough (Updated)
Park Central eligible for 40B with guidance
The Town posted the Project Eligibility finding letter from MassHousing
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Acknowledging the many concerns raised by Town officials and residents about the proposed Park Central project, MassHousing’s Counsel indicates that those should be addressed through the permitting process. Read the full article → from Park Central eligible for 40B with guidance
Select Board to finalize Park Central Comment Letter (Updated)
Town raises legal issues, negative impacts, and safety concerns about the large 40B project
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On Tuesday, the Select Board will vote on the final version of the Town’s comment letter to MassHousing on the controversial Park Central 40B project. Read the full article → from Select Board to finalize Park Central Comment Letter (Updated)
Park Central comments extended
Comments on the 40B can be submitted by Sept 12th for inclusion in a letter to MassHousing
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This afternoon, the Town announced that the comment period was extended for the Park Central 40B proposal Read the full article → from Park Central comments extended
Town preparing to comment on new Park Central 40B (Updated)
Public comment to MassHousing must be in by August 22nd (Sooner if you want to comment through a Town board
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Since the project is starting from scratch, it is a new opportunity for the Town and public to comment to the agency on the proposal. Read the full article → from Town preparing to comment on new Park Central 40B (Updated)
Park Central filed for new 40B project
Proposal for 200 unit residential project with access to Flagg Road and Blackthorn Drive
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This Monday, the Planning Board is scheduled to discuss the new 40B proposal at Park Central. That discussion is based on the developer’s application filed with MassHousing on July 15th. Read the full article → from Park Central filed for new 40B project
Ferris Capital acquired; 250 Turnpike Rd Development plans (business & 40B)
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Here’s a business story that pulls together news on Town government, economics, a resident, and even our school system. Read the full article → from Ferris Capital acquired; 250 Turnpike Rd Development plans (business & 40B)
Town won’t seek to overturn Park Central ruling
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The Select Board issued a statement on the recent court decision vacating the permit for the large, controversial Park Central housing developments. Read the full article → from Town won’t seek to overturn Park Central ruling
Court annuls ZBA approval of Park Central, orders permit be vacated
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This month, Worcester Superior Court ruled in favor of residents appealing the Zoning Board of Appeals’s approval of a permit for a large development planned off of Flagg Road. Read the full article → from Court annuls ZBA approval of Park Central, orders permit be vacated