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Planning agrees to support temporary Occupancy permit for History & Arts Center (Updated)

by Beth Melo on

The Southborough Historical Society’s President and the Planning Board had been in a contentious stand-off over SHS’ non-compliance with site plan conditions. That included his claims that the board’s decisions were illegal and overreaching, accusations of vindictive behavior, purported lawsuit threats, and filing of Open Meeting Law Complaints.

Not everything was smoothed over in Monday night’s meeting. But with help from another SHS board member, an agreement was reached on a path to opening the building in time for publicized programs to potentially take place this weekend. Read the full article → from Planning agrees to support temporary Occupancy permit for History & Arts Center (Updated)

Southborough History & Art Museum promotes Opening & Art reception — Jan 17

SHS plans to celebrate a "permanent" Grand Opening with a talk by the four Southborough artists whose work is on exhibit. That will be followed by the launch of classes, lectures and workshops.

by Beth Melo on

Following a temporary opening last month, the historical society is promoting its plans for a new Grand Opening this month. Read the full article → from Southborough History & Art Museum promotes Opening & Art reception — Jan 17

Southborough History & Arts Center Grand Opening — December 6 (Updated)

The opening of SHS' new museum and event center at Fayville Hall will include a Holiday Craft Fair and an art exhibit "preview".

by Beth Melo on

After years of difficult repair, restoration, and renovation work, SHS is finally opening the doors to its new venue, the “Southborough History & Arts Center” in historic Fayville Hall. Read the full article → from Southborough History & Arts Center Grand Opening — December 6 (Updated)

Classical Christmas Concert at Deerfoot Mansion — Nov 30 (Updated)

A limited seat fundraiser for the Southborough Historical Society's building project will be hosted at 84 Main St

by Beth Melo on

The Southborough Historical Society is using a “Classical Christmas Concert to raise funds for the History and Arts Center they are seeking to open in Fayville Village Hall.

A bonus for those who are interested in historic preservation, the event will be held in the Deerfoot Mansion estate (formerly known as the Burnett/Garfield house).  Read the full article → from Classical Christmas Concert at Deerfoot Mansion — Nov 30 (Updated)

Southborough Historical Society Update

Progress on Fayville Hall renovation (and call for donations), updated timeline for opening the History & Arts Center, and remembering Donna McDaniel and her work

by Beth Melo on

Last week, the Southborough Historical Society posted news (and photos) on its progress renovating historic Fayville Hall to be a new History & Arts Center, plus how they are remembering a late town history buff — Donna McDaniels.

I followed up for a few more details, and am sharing the highlights. Read the full article → from Southborough Historical Society Update

SHS to buy Fayville Hall with funds from Declaration of Independence sale

Southborough Historical Museum would be relocated from Flagg School to a restored village hall

by Beth Melo on

Southborough Historical Society’s decision to buy Fayville Hall highlights the uncertain future of its current home and resulted in the sale of a valuable document in its collection. Plus it puts a spotlight on some the Town’s agreements with the owner and with SHS. Read the full article → from SHS to buy Fayville Hall with funds from Declaration of Independence sale

Update on 84 Main Street (Update)

Catching up on restoration work and revised plans for private home with occasional events

by Beth Melo on
August 2020 image shared on Facebook by Friends of Burnett-Garfield House

I’m finally catching up to share details on what voters were and weren’t promised, the revamped plans, conservation issues, and even an update on the owner’s other preservation project in town (Fayville Hall.) Plus, I’m adding a slew of photos to show what’s been restored over the past few years. Read the full article → from Update on 84 Main Street (Update)

Updates on Planning Board hearings: Fayville Hall (with bonus Burnett House news) and 2 E Main (not mixed-use) (Updated)

by Beth Melo on

There was news worth sharing out of two of the hearings that opened two weeks ago.

Both are continued to this coming Monday. So, I’m trying to squeeze in an update first. Read the full article → from Updates on Planning Board hearings: Fayville Hall (with bonus Burnett House news) and 2 E Main (not mixed-use) (Updated)

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