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
More details on next week’s road projects and local coverage of delays on our commuter rail line. Read the full article → from Commuter news: Train delays and roadwork details on Rte 30 Causeway (and other projects)
The MBTA announced this month that it is ending use of the “archaic” honor box payment system for parking. Read the full article → from An end to “honor” payments at commuter rail lot
Last night, Town Planner, Jennifer Burney raised safety concerns about the train stop (unrelated to the proposed parking lot). Read the full article → from Safety concerns at commuter rail stop; Fitzgerald’s hearing continued
The onslaught of snow and arctic temperatures has undoubtedly hit public works the hardest this year. But commuters have to be a close second. Read the full article → from Transportation woes: MBTA announcement, legislators weigh in, potholes, and DPW budget
The 495/MetroWest Partnership has issued an update on the region’s “Top Ten Transportation Nightmares”. It includes updates on Southborough traffic problems. Read the full article → from The 495/MetroWest Partnership news on Transportation Nightmares
This morning, the MBTA announced the new Framingham/Worcester Commuter Rail schedule. Read the full article → from New commuter rail schedule – effective March 10
The MBTA announces a big “never mind” on schedule changes. A new schedule is indefinitely delayed with likely changes. Read the full article → from New commuter schedule derailed
Bridge repairs are taking place at night. The town lobbied for expedited work but can’t dictate hours. Read the full article → from Bridge Street bridge repairs underway – at night
The MBTA announced it’s new schedule to begin this month. Is it an improvement for Southborough? Read the full article → from Updated – Southborough’s new commuter rail schedule – starting January 27
MassDOT is considering construction to relieve traffic on Rte 9 near 495 and Mass Pike. Some recommendations directly impact Southborough. Deadline for public comment on study is Monday, September 16. Read the full article → from State looking at changes to Rte 9, Flagg Road and Crystal Pond intersections: comments due 9/16
Police have updated their information on the construction planned for Route 85 near the train station this weekend. Read the full article → from Update on construction and detours for Rte 85 this weekend
If you will be travelling in the vicinity of Route 85 near the MBTA this weekend, adjust your schedule for construction and detours. Read the full article → from Construction and detours will effect Rte 85 and vicinity on Southside this weekend