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Vol. 49 | No. 5 | February 3, 2023
‘It is the best job in government’
What’s next for the Westborough Golf Club building?
Shrewsbury’s Jason Palitsch reflects on School Committee career By Evan Walsh Contributing Writer
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The Civic Kitchen & Drink stands at 121 West Main Street.
WESTBOROUGH - Last spring, there was a plumbing issue at the Westborough Golf Club’s Civic Kitchen & Drink at 121 West Main St. With an eye toward renovations over the winter, the restaurant closed just before Halloween. However, after a building assessment conducted by the town, the Civic Kitchen will not re-open, and the town is determining how the building will be used in the future. During its Jan. 24 meeting, the Select Board decided not to move forward with a request for proposals once the lease expires on March 1. “Under procurement laws, the town cannot simply renegotiate or extend a lease with Civic Kitchen | 14
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From Shrewsbury student to School Committee Palitsch has always called Shrewsbury home. He attended Shrewsbury Public Schools Palitsch | 10
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By Maureen Sullivan Assistant Editor
SHREWSBURY - In 2012, Jason Palitsch was fresh out of college when he began his campaign for Shrewsbury School Committee. “As someone with a deep appreciation for our schools and with a commitment to public service,” he said in a campaign speech at the time, “I feel compelled to step up and work to ensure that today’s Shrewsbury students receive the same kinds of opportunities that I was fortunate enough to have.” After serving for three terms, Palitsch has chosen not to run for reelection in May, noting how the time seemed right for “someone with a fresh perspective to step onto the committee.”
School Committee member Jason Palitsch is not seeking an additional term on the committee.
Committee recommends housing proposal for White Cliffs By Laura Hayes Managing Editor NORTHBOROUGH - The White Cliffs property may soon become intergenerational housing. During their Jan. 26 meeting, the White Cliffs Committee recommended to the Board of Selectmen that a contract be awarded to Metro West Collaborative Development. The vote was
4-1 with Selectman Julianne Hirsh dissenting. Hirsh said she didn’t have enough information on the affordable housing need in Northborough, how it is financed and any benefit it is to the town. She questioned how many Northborough residents would qualify. She said that to her, a major criteria was potential use of the property by town resiWhite Cliffs | 15
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