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House at 130 Main Declared 'Significant' By Commission

The Historical Commission voted, by majority, that the property located at 130 Main St., proposed to be developed by Tim Shay, to be "significant." So, what does that mean?

With a five to one vote, the Historical Commission voted to declare the property located at 130 Main St. to be "significant." The commission took the vote after a public hearing held on Wednesday. The property, known by its historic name as the Stephen Hunt House, is technically already listed on Northborough's significant properties (along with some 200 others), but the vote ensured that it continued to stay on that list. Normand Corbin, chair, was the only member who voted against keeping the house listed in significant standing. It is the first time the commission has come to this finding. "It’s a challenge for us to decide on the value and what it means by significant," said Corbin. "It’s the house itself and what role the people …

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LIVE COVERAGE: ZBA Public Meeting to Discuss Tim Shay Property

Northborough Patch covers the Zoning Board of Appeals public meeting, which includes a discussion of the proposed property at 130 Main St.

Hope you can join me tonight at the ZBA's public meeting, at which the agenda includes a discussion of the proposed Tim Shay property build at 130 Main St. in Northborough. The meeting starts at 7 p.m.  

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