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…
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…
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…
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
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…
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…
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,
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
Tricentennial Committee advanced planning for 2027 anniversary celebration across 15 planned events. Chair Don Morris oversaw discussion of Library Director Ryan Donovan's planned programming — history talks, art exhibits, and a revived Strawberry Social — and Select Board member Sam Stivers'
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…