Route 9 and I-495 gateway corridor study | southborough.info https://southborough.info/issues/route-9-495-gateway-study/ 2026-10-15T23:35:55-04:00 Wastewater Study Committee, Thu, Sep 3: Inter-municipal sewer study and One Stop grant with Westborough https://southborough.info/topics/L-oPWBYbzKA/3 2026-09-03T12:00:00Z Members reviewed the status of a joint application submitted under the state Community One Stop for Growth grant program in partnership with Westborough. The grant would fund a formal engineering and planning study of regional wastewater solutions along the Route 9 corridor. Outcome: The committee decided to wait for grant award announcements in October before retaining engineering consultants or holding further full meetings. Wastewater Study Committee, Thu, May 21: Joint Route 9 corridor study with Westborough and One Stop grant https://southborough.info/topics/aE6XZkN9G9s/3 2026-05-21T12:00:00Z Members discussed an initiative led by the Westborough planning director to conduct a joint Route 9 and Interstate 495 gateway corridor study covering economic development, zoning, and infrastructure. Westborough is pursuing a state One Stop grant and has secured private developer interest to help fund the study, estimated at $150,000. The committee also debated attempting to encumber roughly $10,000 remaining in the town Economic Development Committee consulting budget before June 30 to begin wastewater financial modeling. Outcome: The committee agreed by consensus to have the chair draft a letter of support for the joint One Stop grant application and pursue available FY26 consulting funds. Planning Board, Thu, May 21: 495/Route 9 Gateway Initiative grant application support letter https://southborough.info/topics/X6ABrfEh-fQ/0 2026-05-21T12:00:00Z Board members reviewed a draft letter supporting an application to the state One Stop for Growth grant program for the joint 495/Route 9 Gateway Initiative with Westborough. The board discussed ensuring Southborough's distinct master plan goals and neighborhood buffers are reflected in the study scope, rather than duplicating Westborough's priorities. Members agreed to trim repetitive references to housing to maintain focus on commercial tax base opportunities before voting to endorse the amended letter. Outcome: Approved 4-0 to endorse the amended letter of support.