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Donations still needed for migrant families in Shrewsbury
In early June, the Massachusetts Department of Housing and Community Development placed 16 families in Shrewsbury.
Plans to reconstruct multi-family destroyed by fire denied by ZBA
An application to reconstruct a building at 129 Maple St. destroyed by a fatal fire in 2021 was denied by the ZBA.
Beal Commons appeal will head to trial
The appeal of the Beal Commons project will be heading to trial. Beal Commons is a proposed 53-unit, 7,000-square-foot development.
Westborough seeks members for Master Plan Implementation Committee
Finalized last year, the 2021 Master Plan set out a series of goals and objectives to steer the town in the coming years.
Select Board divided on vote to fund façade improvement program
A split vote by the Northborough Select Board allocated $250,000 in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds for a sign and façade program.
Shrewsbury examines potential parking regulations
Shrewsbury is mulling the future of parking. During a public input session, consultants outlined several potential parking regulations.
Lower state aid could hike Westborough’s property taxes
A less-than-anticipated increase in state aid could factor in an increase to the town’s average single-family property tax bill past $1,000.
Shrewsbury candidates bring their message to forums
The League of Women Voters hosted School Committee and Select Board candidates for a forum at Oak Middle School on April 24.
Ryan Newell named Southborough Police Chief
Ryan Newell, who served as acting chief, has been appointed chief of the Southborough Police Department by the Select Board on Aug. 30.
Select Board discusses moving polling location from Melican
School leaders are asking the Select Board to reconsider using Melican Middle School as a location for elections.
Shrewsbury water rates to increase
Most Shrewsbury consumers can expect an increase in the water rates in the upcoming fiscal year, according to the report.
Proposal seeks addition of residential component to Westborough Shopping Center
An effort to increase the town’s housing stock could mean significant improvements to the Westborough Shopping Center located on Lyman Street.
SW Connector in Northborough may be rezoned from industrial
Among the proposed articles is an effort to rezone the Industrial District near the Southwest Connector to Highway Business Southwest (HBSW).
Northborough selects consultant to market White Cliffs property
NORTHBOROUGH - A consulting firm has been selected to help Northborough market its White Cliffs property as the town hopes to find a private...
Final set of plans, bid documents for dog park sent to foundation
The final set of plans and bid documents for Northborough’s future dog park have been sent to the Stanton Foundation.Â
Westborough Town Meeting approves new Hastings roof
The request for a new roof at Hastings passed by a two-thirds majority at Annual Town Meeting on Saturday, March 23.
State Rep. Donaghue plans office hours
For any questions regarding office hours and other matters, please contact Donaghue’s legislative aide, Michael Mischley, by emailing [email protected].
Southborough Select Board candidate statement
The Community Advocate reached out to candidates in the contested race for Select Board for the May 14 election.
Kennedy, Mair seek election to First Worcester district
Democrat Robyn Kennedy and Independent Lisa Mair are vying for the First Worcester Senate seat. Read more about the race.
Northborough expected to move to hybrid meetings soon
Northborough boards and committees will soon have the technology available to hold hybrid meeting in the coming weeks.