Southborough developer William Depietri had plans to build a 15-unit 40B affordable housing development on Oregon Road, but Depietri told the Zoning Board of Appeals last week his plans have changed. Instead of the 40B, Depietri said he now wants to build a 15-condo over-55 development on the 6.5 acre parcel. The Metrowest Daily News Read the full article → from MWDN: Builder drops Stonebrook Village 40B plans in Southborough
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CSX details safety measures at proposed Westborough facility
CSX told Westborough selectmen last night about the safety measures it will install at its proposed chemical transfer station off Flanders Road. They also provided more detail on the types of material that will be handled at the site, which is located not far from the Southborough border. Read the full article → from CSX details safety measures at proposed Westborough facility
CSX public hearing in Westborough continues on Tuesday
CSX will go before the Board of Selectmen in Westborough tomorrow to continue the discussion about their proposed Transflo chemical transfer station off Flanders Road just over the Southborough border. Read the full article → from CSX public hearing in Westborough continues on Tuesday
Globe: A confab to map region’s growth
Earlier this month several regional planning organizations held public sessions to gather feedback about economic development, transportation, and open space in communities along the 495 corridor and in Metrowest. Selectman Bill Boland attended one of the events and shared his thoughts with the Boston Globe. Read the full article → from Globe: A confab to map region’s growth
Former Southborough selectman raises concerns over proposed CSX site
Westborough selectmen met with CSX representatives last night to talk about the proposed chemical transfer station off Flanders Drive just over the Southborough border. The focus was on safety and traffic. Read the full article → from Former Southborough selectman raises concerns over proposed CSX site
Developer shares detail about proposed 140-unit 40B development
Westborough developer Bob Moss says he knows residents will have concerns about the 140-unit 40B project he wants to build in town. Comments on this blog suggest he’s right. But Moss told the Planning Board earlier this month he thinks residents will feel better once they know more about the project. Read the full article → from Developer shares detail about proposed 140-unit 40B development
UPDATED: Public hearing on CSX chemical transfer station to be held in Westborough on Tuesday
The Westborough Board of Selectmen will hold a public hearing on the proposed CSX chemical transfer station off Flanders Road on Tuesday. The transfer station, which would be located about a mile from the Southborough border, has some residents concerned about safety, environmental impact, and traffic. Read the full article → from UPDATED: Public hearing on CSX chemical transfer station to be held in Westborough on Tuesday
Selectmen decide not to reappoint zoning board chairman
While praising his dedication and commitment, selectmen last night voted not to reappoint Chairman Sam Stivers to the Zoning Board of Appeals. It was a move they said was intended to introduce new blood and help correct perception problems that have plagued the board. Read the full article → from Selectmen decide not to reappoint zoning board chairman
Potential buyer wants to restore historic Garfield House
Fans of Southborough’s historic Garfield House will likely be happy to hear this news. A Sudbury developer has offered to purchase the 4-acre property, not to subdivide and develop it, but to restore the mansion and its grounds to their former glory. Read the full article → from Potential buyer wants to restore historic Garfield House
Selectmen defer decision on zoning board membership (Corrected…again)
The Zoning Board of Appeals had the chance to clear the air on Tuesday night, a week after a handful of residents and those in the development community went before the Board of Selectmen to lodge complaints against them. Read the full article → from Selectmen defer decision on zoning board membership (Corrected…again)
Agreement reached on Woodland Meadows 40B
The Woodland Meadows 40B townhouse development off Oak Hill Road has been in the works for nearly four years now. The Zoning Board of Appeals approved a plan back in November, but Natick developer Robert Heavey appealed the board’s decision saying the conditions they placed on the project would keep him from making money. Read the full article → from Agreement reached on Woodland Meadows 40B
CSX site preparation could mean increased traffic for Southborough
As part of site preparation for a proposed chemical transfer station off Flanders Road just over the Southborough border, CSX asked the Westborough Planning Board last week for permission to haul in 100,000 cubic yards of fill. Read the full article → from CSX site preparation could mean increased traffic for Southborough
Town opts not to purchase former farmland on Deerfoot Road
Saying it wasn’t a top conservation priority, the Board of Selectmen voted unanimously this week not to exercise its option to purchase 13.5 acres of former farmland on Deerfoot Road. Read the full article → from Town opts not to purchase former farmland on Deerfoot Road
Zoning board the center of criticism at selectmen meeting
Southborough’s Zoning Board of Appeals has been the focus of some criticism in the past year. The complaints came to a head last night as the Board of Selectmen considered the reappointment of ZBA Chairman Sam Stivers to another 5-year term. Read the full article → from Zoning board the center of criticism at selectmen meeting