Last week, the Economic Development Committee and Planning Board came to a tentative consensus on rewriting zoning to “revitalize” the Downtown Business Village. Read the full article → from Planning and EDC reach apparent compromise on plan to revise mixed-use zoning for Downtown Business Village
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EDC forum on Downtown challenges and hopes: Septic constraints, zoning changes, and more
Last week, the Southborough community was invited to another forum on the Downtown Initiative. The public was briefed on experts’ recommendations for revitalizing the downtown area of Main Street. The Economic Development Committee also shared some of the obstacles and thoughts on how to overcome them. Read the full article → from EDC forum on Downtown challenges and hopes: Septic constraints, zoning changes, and more
ZBA approved mixed use for 2 East Main St (Updated)
Last week, the Zoning Board of Appeals unanimously approved a mixed use Special Permit for 2 East Main St. Read the full article → from ZBA approved mixed use for 2 East Main St (Updated)
Letter: Perspective on 2 East Main Street Proposal
My Southborough accepts signed letters to the editor submitted by Southborough residents. Letters may be emailed to mysouthborough@gmail.com. Read the full article → from Letter: Perspective on 2 East Main Street Proposal
Downtown mixed-use project to reapply for 2nd floor “hotel/motel” use despite zoning issues
A developer is seeking permission for a downtown building with ground floor businesses and upstairs residences. That plan is despite legal advice to the Town that zoning doesn’t allow it. Read the full article → from Downtown mixed-use project to reapply for 2nd floor “hotel/motel” use despite zoning issues
2 East Main mixed use project back at ZBA tonight
Sorry for making this last minute – but I’m reminding readers what an item on the Zoning Board of Appeal’s agenda this week means. Read the full article → from 2 East Main mixed use project back at ZBA tonight
East Main St mixed-use project: Mixed reception; questions about process; hearing continued to 19th
The main issue at the ZBA’s hearing on a mixed use project was whether proposed 2nd floor apartments are covered by zoning for hotels. Read the full article → from East Main St mixed-use project: Mixed reception; questions about process; hearing continued to 19th
SWL: Developer to pitch 2½ story Mixed-Use project at 2 East Main to ZBA
The ZBA is being asked to decide if the long overgrown, vacant lot downtown can be the site of a mixed-use project now that owners have finally cleaned it up. Read the full article → from SWL: Developer to pitch 2½ story Mixed-Use project at 2 East Main to ZBA