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Expanded Via zone would include ARHS and downtown Northborough
The recommendation calls for breaking Via's zone into two — one for Shrewsbury and one for Westborough and Northborough.
Westborough tax increase estimated at $969
At the town’s annual Budget Summit on Jan. 30, the keyword was “impact” — as in the estimated tax impact for the average single-family home.
MassDOT approves truck exclusion for Summer Street
A heavy commercial vehicle exclusion on Summer Street has been approved by the Massachusetts Department of Transportation.
Westborough housing trust offers rental assistance programs
The Westborough Affordable Housing Trust (AHT) has two programs available for those needing help paying their rent.
Shrewsbury MBTA zoning referendum set for February 4
Shrewsbury voters will head to the polls on Feb. 4 to determine whether the town will stick with the MBTA zoning approved by Town Meeting.
Warrant includes library repair project, special education reserve account
Requests to establish a special education reserve account and an enterprise fund for waste management will be articles on the warrant.
Kerri Martinek resigns from Planning Board
Chair Kerri Martinek announced that she will be resigning from the Planning Board during the board’s meeting on Jan. 21.
Interest expressed in White Cliffs mansion
After recent news articles about the White Cliffs mansion, town leaders have received interest from a couple of parties.
Northborough sends letters of support for BWALT project
Northborough leaders recently sent letters voicing their support of the Boston Worcester Air Line Trail (BWALT) project.
Opponents challenge BWALT feasibility study
What is the Boston Worcester Airline Trail (BWALT)? How long could it take? How much would it cost?
Races for Select Board, School Committee in Westborough election
Here is the list of candidates for the Annual Town Election, as of Tuesday, Jan. 21 (the last day to submit signed nomination papers). Their nomination papers have been certified.
Nomination papers for Northborough election available
Nomination papers are now available for the annual Northborough election on Tuesday, May 13 with a deadline to return of March 25.
After lengthy court process, challenge to Beal Commons project dismissed
"The Planning Board decision to grant the special permits approving the Beal Commons project was reasonable."
Community Center costs remain a question
A meeting about the community center project provided some updates and answers, but some questions still remain.
Temporary Grafton clerk named following resignation
Mike Jennette has been appointed temporary town clerk, following the resignation of Kandy Lavallee on Dec. 20.
Westborough Police to use ARPA funds to clean up firing range
A long-standing issue with the Westborough Police Department’s firing range may soon be resolved, thanks to funds from the ARPA.
Northborough boards discuss business friendliness
The town’s economic health and goals for future growth were front and center during a joint meeting on Dec. 11.
Concerns voiced about proposed 66-unit senior living facility
Concerns about a senior living facility were voiced by members of the Zoning Board of Appeals during their Jan. 6 meeting.
Joint meeting to discuss BWALT multi-use trail
Those wishing to learn about the future development of the BWALT multi-use trail are encouraged to come to a joint meeting
Shrewsbury awarded $58,000 to upgrade Edgemere Park
Shrewsbury has been awarded $58,000 by the Massachusetts Office of Disability to make improvements to Edgemere Park.