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Southborough Warns Residents Of Permit-Related Email Scam

Southborough officials warned residents this week of a permit-related email scam, urging caution before responding to unsolicited town-permit messages. The town also opened a public forum on a proposed two-family dwelling bylaw amendment and announced a Spotted Lanternfly webinar set fo…

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Zoning Board Schedules Hearing On Central Street Property

Southborough's Zoning Board of Appeals has scheduled a new public hearing on the property at 40-42 Central Street, per a town civic alert posted July 27. The move comes as multiple town boards, including the Board of Commissioners of Trust Funds, Conservation Commission, and Advisory Co…

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Southborough Holds Forum on Two-Family Dwelling Bylaw Change

Southborough held a public forum on a proposed two-family dwelling bylaw amendment July 23, a step that could reshape local zoning rules. The town's Zoning Board of Appeals also issued decisions on two properties, 6 Walker St. and 21 Coslin Dr., per the town's News Flash feed. Elsewhere…

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Southborough Library Board Promotes Two Staff Members

Southborough Library Board promoted two staff members to Library Associate positions. Chair Jane Davis led unanimous votes promoting part-time Library Technician Anastasia Koleniskova and Library Page Jackson Harris to part-time Library Associates at Grade 2, Step 8 ($23.41 per hour) effective July

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Southborough Plans Polar Park Town Takeover for Wednesday

Southborough is gearing up for a Polar Park "Town Takeover" Wednesday night that doubles as a scholarship fundraiser. The town released its latest Word on Common Street newsletter, Volume 44, and the Conservation Commission announced changes to its summer meeting schedule ahead of a ses…

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Flanders Road to Close for I-495/I-90 Interchange Work Starting July 18

Flanders Road closes July 18 for I-495/I-90 interchange work as Town Hall also warns of a permit email scam. The town's News Flash system detailed the closure and detour alongside a Conservation Commission summer meeting schedule change and an August 12 Spotted Lanternfly identification…

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Government · Trails Committee

Trails Committee advances Peninsula Trail in two phases

Southborough Trails Committee approved prior minutes and advanced two phases of Peninsula Trail development. Phase I was scheduled for Community Preservation Committee review on July 21, following a Massachusetts Trail Grants Administrator's site inspection of the completed gate, fencing, signs,

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Zoning board approves Costco warehouse variances unanimously

Southborough's Zoning Board unanimously approved variances for a Costco warehouse at 21 Coslin Drive, clearing restrictions needed to handle a 40-foot grade change. The board granted relief for 31-foot retaining walls and 36.5-foot light poles instead of the 20-foot maximum. No residential abutters

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Southborough Warns of Permit Email Scam, Flags Road Closure Ahead

Southborough warned residents of a permit-related email scam and flagged a Flanders Road detour starting July 18 tied to the I-495/I-90 interchange project. The town also published Volume 44 of its "Word on Common Street" newsletter and announced revised summer meeting dates for the Con…

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