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Sustainable Development and Preservation Strongly Linked

Historic buildings are tangible links with the past. They help give a community a sense of identity, stability and orientation. Preservationists have nothing against new construction, but they believe that it is more appropriate to build it on a vacant lot.  … Continue reading

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Yes it’s on Main Street !

In discussions on the fate of Southborough’s Police Station, it has been said that the building doesn’t contribute to the streetscape on Main Street.  But  I think the photos shown below support the idea that the Police Station (former Peters High … Continue reading

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Building May Be Demolished (updated 2/4/09)

Southborough Considering Demolition of Police Station  Why would the Town of Southborough contemplate demolishing its Police Station at 19 Main Street, a handsome, two-story brick building constructed in 1930 in the Colonial Revival-style ? According to the Southborough Cultural Resources Survey (2000),  the … Continue reading

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