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New owners of 98 South Bull Road clear most debris; commission to re‑inspect before lifting enforcement order
Summary
The property owner reported large cleanup progress at a long‑standing enforcement case originally issued in 2005. The commission asked the agent to re‑inspect and said it would prepare a recorded document to lift the recorded enforcement order if the site is in compliance.
The Southborough Conservation Commission heard an update Thursday from the new owners of 98 South Bull Road, who say they have substantially cleaned debris from a property long subject to an enforcement order recorded in 2005.
Joe, the conservation agent, said he visited the site in late April and again in mid‑May and observed substantial cleanup. He reported only two remaining items near the toe of the slope beyond the railroad tracks — a metal signpost and a cast‑iron bench base — and told the contractors on site to remove them. Agent photos provided by the owners show large amounts of material removed over the last weeks.
Owner representative Zachary (present at the meeting) said the general contractor had removed exterior debris and that interior renovations (roof, foundation work, electrical and plumbing) are ongoing under an active building permit. He said the owners had met with the historical commission and were coordinating the exterior work with town staff.
Commissioners asked whether fines had accrued on the recorded enforcement order. Zachary said he was not aware of fines and asked the commission to confirm. Staff said they would check with town counsel. The commission directed staff to arrange one final site visit by the agent to confirm outstanding items have been removed and, if so, to prepare a recorded instrument — similar to a modified certificate of compliance — to remove the recorded enforcement order at the Registry of Deeds. The commission aims to consider lifting the order at its July 10 meeting.
The commission told the owners to avoid landscaping or grading work within the riverfront area until the issue is resolved and to coordinate with staff on the timing of any remaining work.
