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Vol. 49 | No. 27 | July 7, 2023
Westborough kicks off summer with 4th of July block party
Beal Commons appeal seeks to add eight potential plaintiffs
By Maureen Sullivan Assistant Editor
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The Beal Commons appeal is still pending.
By Evan Walsh Reporter SHREWSBURY – Nearly two months since the initial appeal was filed, the Beal Commons court case is still pending before Land Court. The appeal came after the Planning Board granted developers four special permits to build the Beal Commons, a residential-commercial development with 53 apartments and 7,000 square feet of retail space. Seven plaintiffs — all of whom live on nearby Hascall Street and Wesleyan Street — filed an appeal of the decision in early May. Specifically, the plaintiffs asked the court to annul the Planning Board’s decision and deny the special permits. Since the case commenced, several motions have been filed. Beal Commons | 7
WESTBOROUGH – Summer has officially begun. Residents young and old got an early start to July 4th celebrations with the annual Block Party on Friday, June 30, at Bay State Commons. Hosted by the Recreation Department, the event featured food trucks, live music, interactive driving from Big Daddy’s Racing, face painting, and plenty of fun and games. Within minutes of opening, Bay State Commons was crowded from end to end. Opening ceremonies included the presentation of colors by the Northborough American Legion and a rendition of the national anthem. Near the stage, the Westborough Lions operated the dunk tank. “Dunkees” included Todd Minardi, who was sworn in as the town’s interim police chief a few hours before; and Block Party | 13
There goes Select Board member Shelby Marshall into the drink during the annual Block Party.
ZBA discusses turning restrictions with FedEx property owner By Laura Hayes Managing Editor NORTHBOROUGH – Whether or not traffic should be able to turn left out of 300 Bartlett Street was raised at a June 27 Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) meeting. The site is currently occupied by FedEx Freight.
The owner of the property, NBI Northborough, is seeking a special permit to extend a non-conforming use and a special permit with site plan approval to expand an existing trucking terminal. Specifically, 20 loading bays would be added, as would a break room and a new maintenance for trucking terminal equipment. FedEx | 6
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