City Focuses on Route 20 Development

The development of the Route 20 corridor has been focused on by the city with a proposed overlay district.

A proposed overlay district aims to guide future development along the Route 20 corridor. “We need to build more value in our commercial properties and I think this is a great place to start," said City Councilor Joseph Delano at the council meeting Monday. The draft overlay district language was proposed by the Marlborough Economic Development Corporation (MEDC). It would provide guidelines for development along Route 20 such as those encouraging a mix of retail with residential, establishing design criteria for new or redeveloped buildings and encouraging interconnections with bike and pedestrian paths, according to a draft of the language. There are many multi-use purposes that the council may or may not want to approve, said Delano who…

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arnold

2:06 pm on Tuesday, April 9, 2013

Damon, it wouldn't matter if they contacted you or not since they NEVER conform to any of these master plans, just look at the back ground for the Senior Center or the recently approved housing complex in what was suppose to be zoned for business. The enthroned local 'representatives' are a power unto themselves on their way to even greater dictatorial power as state reps and the to the pinnacle …   more ›

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IMAGE GALLERY: Marlborough Fire Destroys Condominiums

Hot spots were still burning at the Lake Williams condominiums mid-afternoon on Monday.

Fire departments from as far away as Asland had a significant presence on West Main Street Monday as crews cut down a six-alarm fire at the Lake Williams Condominums.  Marlborough Patch is continually updated this story.  Information to come on how you can help the residents who have been displaced as a result of the fire.  Follow us on Facebook and Twitter to keep up to date on the latest Marlborough news, or simply hit the "like" button at the top of this page. If you'd like to receive the daily newsletter with our top stories, click here.

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Paul Bishop

3:24 pm on Monday, April 23, 2012

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Demo of Former SMOC Building to Begin

The former headquarters of the South Middlesex Opportunity is slated for destruction in anticipation of a new TD Bank location.

After weeks of passerby being warned of an impending demolition at 133 East Main St., the former Marlborough headquarters of the South Middlesex Opportunity Council is expected to come down any day, said city officials. "This may cause temporary and periodic traffic delays and road closures," said the city's Facebook page. "During this process you may wish to take alternate routes during the early part of next week." Contractors have been on the scene for weeks removing asbestos from the facility, said Mayor Arthur Vigeant's office. A former shoe factory, the building will be torn down to make way for a TD Bank location, said a 2010 Main Street Journal article. "City Council approved on Monday a 24-hour drive-through ATM window as part of …

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UPDATE: Traffic Detoured to Marlborough After Truck Crash on 290

A tractor trailer rollover on the 290 east ramp to 495 northbound has police diverting traffic on to Route 20 in Marlborough.

UPDATE, 11:30 a.m.: The ramp from Route 290 eastbound to 495 northbound remains closed after the Thursday morning tractor-trailer rollover. The crash, reported earlier as being in Northborough, was actually in Marlborough, said police. The driver was extricated by firefighters but was not injured, said a release. The trailer was hauling food, which has been condemned by the local board of health. The ramp is expected to be closed until approximately 1 p.m. as cleanup and the investigation continue. Troopers from the State Police Barracks in Leominster and the State Police Commercial Motor Vehicle Enforcement Section are on-scene. ____________ Massachusetts State Police and rescue crews are on the scene of a tractor trailer rollover on the …

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VIDEO: Broken Power Line Lights Up East Main St.

A Marlborough Patch reader submitted a video of Monday's electrical fire.

East Main St. at the corner of Church St. was shut down for several hours Monday night as theMarlborough Fire Department and police officers dealt with two broken high-tension lines and a fire beneath the street. Marlborough Patch reader Erin Lucas-Mara shot this video from her apartment across the street.  See the full story here.  Follow us on Facebook and Twitter to keep up to date on the latest Marlborough news, or simply hit the "like" button at the top of this page.

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Downed High-Tension Wires, Fire Blackout 5,000 Residents

The Marlborough Fire Department says no truck was involved in the incident.

East Main St. at the corner of Church St. was shut down for several hours Monday night as the Marlborough Fire Department and police officers dealt with two broken high-tension lines and a fire beneath the street.  A broken 13.8 KV (13,800 volt) line caused an electrical outage that affected approximately 5,000 Marlborough residents in the Bolton St. area.  Initial eyewitness reports that said a large truck took down the lines was unsubstantiated by fire officials.  "There was no truck involved," said Deputy Fire Chief Ron Ayotte. "Somehow the wire had just loosened up, and we're not sure why it came down. Several days of strong wind and other factors could contribute." National Grid, along with Comcast and NStar responded to the area …

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UPDATED: East Main Reopens After Fire, Downed Power Line

Marlborough responded to a loose high-tension power line Monday evening that caused an intense fire in the middle of Route 20 at Church St.

UPDATE — The Marlborough Police Department has allowed traffic to resume on the affected area of East Main St. (Route 20). Police, fire and electric company crews are still on the scene.  We are waiting for an official report from the Marlborough Fire Department. Check back with Marlborough Patch Tuesday morning.  _ _ _ _ _ At approximately 8 p.m. Monday evening, the Marlborough Police and Fire departments responded to the scene of a live, high-tension wire dancing across East Main (Route 20) and Church streets. Eyewitnesses said a large tractor trailer truck struck a transformer and live power lines as it passed ripping them down.  "The truck driver didn't even see it," said Warley Alves. "He just kept going. "The high-tension wire was …

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