Friday, March 8, 2013
Three zoning changes that would encourage easier development of campus style business parks may make more work for city officials.
Zoning changes could create more work for city officials as they encourage a more campus like setting for business developments. "My job is is to make sure the city’s concerns are still addressed too," Building Commissioner Michael Mendoza said of agreements that would allow a joint parking lot to be used by multiple buildings in a business park. “There is going to be a lot of tweaking on these written agreements I see coming. A change that would allow for parking to be centralized was one of three zoning amendments designed to encourage campus style development in business parks that were endorsed by the Urban Affairs Committee Monday night. The zoning changes were put forward by representatives from Boston Scientific, which plans to …
Tuesday, November 13, 2012
State Housing and Economic Development Secretary Gregory Bialecki says apartments and mixed use developments are crucial in attracting companies to Massachusetts.
As Marlborough continues to draw in large companies, apartment buildings and mixed use developments will be crucial in attracting both the companies and the talent that spurs them to come to Massachusetts, according to the State's Housing and Economic Development Secretary Bialecki. “There’s not enough of the kind of housing the talent wants, particularly the young talent," he said. “It starts with housing, no question." Bringing developers to the state is two fold, said Bialecki. You must tend to the traditional approach of a reasonable tax structure, proper infrastructure and reasonable permitting is in place, he said. The other step is providing the housing to ensure the state is somewhere that young, talented workers want to live. This…
Friday, November 9, 2012
Boston Scientific has announced it will move its headquarters and unknown number of employees to Marlborough.
Boston Scientific Corporation announced Thursday it will consolidate its Natick global headquarters into its Marlborough location, where a new global headquarters campus will be established. “The expansion of Boston Scientific in the City of Marlborough is a proud moment for our community and is a direct result of the hard work and collaboration of my office, the City Council, and the Marlborough Economic Development Corporation," said Mayor Arthur Vigeant. The consolidation will begin in the spring of 2013, according to a press release from the company, with employees being essentially moved out of the Natick facility by mid-summer of 2014. “A new global headquarters in Marlborough will more effectively support our long-term strategic …
Wednesday, November 30, 2011
Residents dig deep to help local families in need.
Mayor Nancy Stevens' office, in partnership with the Marlborough Human Services Department, held a voluntary “Heat and Eat” toll road collection in support of the Mayor’s Charity Relief Fund on November 14 and 21. Toll collection days were well received, bringing in a grand total of $2,538.97. Donations came in all denominations. For many who only had pocket change to offer, the ability to help in any way was rewarding. Those who gave did so with enthusiasm. By the end of the collection days, over $500 was counted in coins! The Mayor took to the pavement and joined the efforts. While collecting, she was approached by a woman who handed her what she said was her “gas money.” As it turns out, she had donated a generous $80. “While I have …
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7:39 pm on Tuesday, November 13, 2012
Great, Greg supports these apartments...so let the developer build them in Greg's neighborhood. more ›