Southborough Holds Forum on Two-Family Dwelling Bylaw Change
Town officials held a public forum today on a proposed amendment to the two-family dwelling bylaw, while the Zoning Board of Appeals issued decisions on two properties, according to the town's News Flash feed.
TOWN HALL
The town hosted a public forum on a proposed amendment to the two-family dwelling bylaw on July 23, giving residents a chance to weigh in on the zoning change before it advances further, per the town's News Flash feed. Details on the specific language of the amendment were not included in the announcement, but the forum marks a step toward a possible future town meeting vote.
Separately, the Zoning Board of Appeals issued notices of decisions covering two addresses, 6 Walker St. and 21 Coslin Dr., the town announced. The News Flash feed did not detail the substance of the rulings.
The town also continues to warn residents about an ongoing permit-related email scam, and has posted a webinar on the invasive spotted lanternfly scheduled for August 12, along with the latest issue of the "Word on Common Street" newsletter, Volume 44.
ELSEWHERE IN THE NEWS
"Westborough Seeks New Member For Municipal Building Committee," Patch reports, noting the neighboring town's committee that shapes municipal building projects is recruiting one new member (read it at https://patch.com/massachusetts/westborough/westborough-seeks-new-member-municipal-building-committee).
"Westborough Post Office Plans Passport Fair," according to a USPS newsroom release, with the fair set for Saturday, July 25, offering limited walk-in passport service to residents (read it at https://about.usps.com/newsroom/local-releases/ma/2026/0722-westborough-post-office-plans-passport-fair.htm).
"Westborough Civic Leadership Academy Applications Open For Fall," Patch reports, noting the town is inviting residents interested in local government to apply for its Fall 2026 program (read it at https://patch.com/massachusetts/westborough/westborough-civic-leadership-academy-applications-open-fall-0).
"Man Charged After Southborough Police Find Suspected Counterfeit Apple, Rolex Products," per Patch, describing a New York man's arraignment in Westborough District Court following allegations he scammed a victim out of thousands of dollars (read it at https://patch.com/massachusetts/worcester/man-charged-after-southborough-police-find-suspected-counterfeit-apple-rolex).
COMING UP
The Spotted Lanternfly webinar is scheduled for August 12, per the town's News Flash feed. The Board of Commissioners of Trust Funds is set to meet Wednesday, July 29, according to the town's public meetings calendar.