Where it stands as of Tue, Aug 11
Culvert infrastructure replacements are moving forward following Southborough's award of nearly $3.9 million from the Massachusetts Community Culvert Grant Program, which allows the town to avoid previously authorized borrowing. In August, the Select Board approved permanent drainage easements along Willow Street required for ongoing culvert work and state permitting. Town Meeting will eventually need to vote to rescind the original $3.9 million borrowing authorization.
- For Select Board Voted unanimously on August 11, 2026, to accept three private drainage easements needed to advance the Willow Street culvert replacement.
Votes
| Date | Board | Motion | Result | Video |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Select Board | Accept drainage easements from Zeeland Corporation, Furman Joint Venture LLC, and EIP Allied South Owner LLC for the Willow Street culvert project. Culvert infrastructure replacements | Passedunanimous | 57:42 |
Every time it came up newest first
-
Willow Street culvert drainage easements
The DPW director requested approval to accept permanent drainage easements from three private property owners along Willow Street. The easements are necessary to complete ongoing culvert replacement and state permitting work approved at a previous Town Meeting.
- Easements secured from Zeeland Corporation, Furman Joint Venture LLC, and EIP Allied South Owner LLC.
- Enables permanent access and drainage maintenance for Willow Street culverts.
Outcome: Approved and signed the drainage easements.
-
State culvert grant and One Stop grant updates
The board announced Southborough received nearly $3.9 million from the Massachusetts Community Culvert Grant Program for culvert infrastructure replacements. Because Town Meeting previously approved $3.9 million in borrowing for the work, the grant funding will allow the town to avoid taking on new debt.
- Southborough was awarded $3,891,000 out of $35 million in statewide construction grants (roughly 10 percent of all construction funds distributed).
- Town Meeting previously authorized $3.9 million in borrowing that can now eventually be rescinded.
- The town is submitting a follow-up One Stop grant application for wayfinding signage design and development, as well as a $1 million grant application for water infrastructure in Southville and Cordaville.
Outcome: Grant award reported; follow-up applications underway.