Yesterday, the MBTA announced proposed service reductions, including to the Commuter Rail, due to decreased ridership. Tonight, the public is invited to take part in a virtual meeting for our region.
I’m sharing more detail on the impact to Southborough’s rail service and relevant links. Read the full article → from MBTA holding virtual meeting tonight on proposed service reductions to our region
A week from Wednesday, the Master Plan Committee will discuss the impact on Southborough of regional and state transportation issues and opportunities. Read the full article → from Master Plan Committee and state legislators to discuss transportation issues/opportunities – January 15
A few recent business stories reported by local media have direct relevance to Southborough. Residents may have overlooked them since their headlines focused on nearby cities. So, I’m rounding them up. Read the full article → from Business Roundup: Reverse commuting by commuter line, borderline business news, and blurring the line between Southborough and Boston
The Town has posted a few alerts this week worth sharing. I’m rounding them up. Read the full article → from Town briefs: Town House/Pilgrim church lot repaving, MBTA reminder, and Water report (Updated)
Rounding up news based on updates and news stories about state legislators’ efforts for our town. Read the full article → from Legislative update: MBTA task list, Tree clearing on MassPike, parity on Ashland fire station funding, progressive taxes, coffee hour, and more
It’s about to get more expensive to commute by rail from Southborough. Read the full article → from Southborough MBTA commuters to see 50% hike in parking
Today, the MBTA shared their latest news on work being done along the Commuter Rail line in Southborough. Unfortunately for those of you who live near the Commuter Rail line it sounds like it’s going to be a noisy weekend. Read the full article → from MBTA rock drilling this weekend along the tracks
As part of a required infrastructure upgrade to the MBTA, the state will be working on the Commuter Rail line at nights. Work on the Worcester line is anticipated to start this week. The dates impacting our Town aren’t clear. Read the full article → from Night work along Commuter Rail Line to begin
Work on the commuter rail line through Southborough will interfere with weekend service this spring and summer. Read the full article → from Interrupted train services on weekends this summer starting May 26; free shuttles to cover gaps
The latest log from Southborough Police Department. Read the full article → from Police logs: Car reported vandalized in MBTA lot
Southborough Wicked Local recently covered commuter woes on the Worcester-Framingham train line. Read the full article → from Commuter rail news: Fare increase and hope for reduced delays this summer
If you are a resident, you may be concerned about news related to commuting elsewhere by rail or Mass Pike. If you own an area business (or are encouraging local development), you’re likely more worried about commuting within our local hub.
Recent announcements cover it all. Read the full article → from Transportation news: MassPike tolls, train fare & schedule, and Boroughs’ “Last Mile Connection”
Last night, the Planning Board voted in favor of Fitzgerald’s Store’s plan to develop a parking lot for commuters. Meanwhile, legislators are continuing to pursue improvements to the MBTA stop. Read the full article → from Commuter rail: Fitzgerald’s lot approved (almost); legislators pushing for MBTA improvements
Monday night, a representative for Fitzgerald’s updated the Planning Board on their plans for a proposed pay-lot for commuters. Town Planner Jennifer Burney took advantage of the audience to make an announcement about the MBTA’s lot. Read the full article → from Commuter rail parking: Public invited to comment on MBTA parking issues; Fitzgerald’s vote continued