14 Newton Street garage and ADU | southborough.info https://southborough.info/issues/14-newton-street/ 2026-10-15T23:35:55-04:00 Board of Health, Tue, Aug 11: Septic variance for 14 Newton Street https://southborough.info/topics/o_6wQ5qmpYY/2 2026-08-11T12:00:00Z The applicant requested a variance to replace a failed septic system while increasing flow from three bedrooms to four to accommodate a planned accessory dwelling unit for an elderly relative. The property is heavily constrained by wetlands and a street drainage line that flows toward a reservoir tributary. Outcome: Approved 2-1, with the chair voting in opposition. Conservation Commission, Wed, Jul 29: 14 Newton Street garage, ADU, and septic Notice of Intent https://southborough.info/topics/hxB6rx-EkQY/2 2026-07-29T12:00:00Z The commission considered a Notice of Intent for the construction of a detached garage with an accessory dwelling unit, replacement of a septic system, and related site work at 14 Newton Street. The applicant submitted a revised plan adjusting the location of a drywell designed to infiltrate stormwater runoff from the new impervious roof area. With a state DEP file number received and no outstanding questions, the commission voted to close the hearing and issue an Order of Conditions. Outcome: Public hearing closed and Order of Conditions approved. Conservation Commission, Thu, Jun 25: Notice of Intent: 14 Newton Street garage, ADU, and septic https://southborough.info/topics/IrDN9mU1ybM/2 2026-06-25T12:00:00Z Representative Vito Colonna presented a proposal to construct a three-car garage with an attached accessory dwelling unit (ADU), install a replacement septic system, and perform related site work. Portions of the work are within the 100-foot wetland buffer and 20-foot no-touch buffer, with roof runoff to be mitigated via a drywell system. The hearing was continued pending a DEP file number. Outcome: Hearing continued to July 23, 2024.