A deal to restore the Burnett estate at 84 Main Street has fallen through. But selectmen still hope the owner and community can find a way to preserve the historic home. Read the full article → from Burnett House deal collapses; BOS still hopes for solution
Normally, I try to organize news roundups by topic. But today, it’s just a hodgepodge of stories that popped up I want to share before I sign off to enjoy Christmas. Read the full article → from A mishmosh of town news: No Special Town Meeting, teacher suing district, Town Clerk interview
Rounding up some interesting news stories from Southborough Wicked Local this week. Read the full article → from News roundup: Truck crash details, Harvard Primate shutdown begins, Burnett House Update, and AMSA’s search for new director
Earlier this week, selectmen told residents they were close to a deal with the owner of 84 Main Street. They believed a deal was imminent. They were right. Read the full article → from Town looks to preserve Burnett House for $750,000 – Agreement in principal reached
Last night, selectmen assured both residents hoping to preserve the Burnett House and those concerned about the expense. The Town is on the cusp of reaching a preservation deal for residents to vote on. Read the full article → from BOS still working to save Burnett House, but not for $1.3 million
In further effort to clarify where things stand with the historic Burnett House, Jon Delli Priscoli granted an interview to Southborough Access Media.
The owner talked about his history with the property and recounted his efforts over the last four months to work with the Town. Read the full article → from Burnett House owner gives interview and estate tour; looking for public to make feelings known on November 18
The owner of the historic Garfield/Burnett Estate at 84 Main Street is seeking to clear up confusion about the status of his talks with the Town. Jon Delli Priscoli states he is still seeking to preserve and restore the home. Now he is pressuring the Town to come to consensus on a deal. Read the full article → from Burnett House owners: Time for Town to act; proposal for use of Community Preservation funds to purchase development rights (Updated)
For months, residents hoping to preserve a town landmark have been waiting for news. The “no news is good news” period has ended. Read the full article → from Application filed for demolition of the Garfield/Burnett House (Updated)
The Planning Board approved the ANR of the property at 84 Main Street yesterday. The plan allows splitting the Garfield (a.k.a. Burnett) Estate into 4 lots. Read the full article → from Garfield House ANR approved; owner still working with town to preserve home (updated)
According to Southborough Wicked Local, the Planning Board indicated they will have to approve the ANR to split the lot into four properties. Read the full article → from SWL: Planning Board to approve application for plan to breakup Garfield/Burnett estate (updated)
The initial ANR to tear down the historic stone house is in the process of being resubmitted. Read the full article → from Garfield House ANR to be resubmitted by owners; look for Planning Board meeting next Monday (updated)
Taking a look at some news on the issue from other sources last week. Read the full article → from Garfield/Burnett House: More background, potential competition for funds, and a celebration
Selectmen will meet with owners of the historic estate at 84 Main Street to discuss preservation efforts. Meanwhile, the owners continue to pursue approval of plans to replace the stone house with 3 new homes. Read the full article → from Selectmen to meet with Garfield/Burnett House owners about preservation as owners still pursue possible tear down
Opponents to demolition of the Garfield House are celebrating news that the sale didn’t go through last week. But Southborough’s Town Planner warns that preservation of the house “is not a done deal.” Read the full article → from Town warns house preservation “not a done deal”