In a zoning issue hard fought and won by a group of Indian Meadow residents last year, New England Baseball was not permitted to build its four-diamond complex in that area. The 1.9 million deal was shot down when more than 150 residents stated their case, which revolved around unwanted noise, traffic and lights invading their neighborhood.
New England Baseball Enterprises, which is the home of the New England Ruffnecks, a baseball development program for children between 13-18, now has its eye on a new location in Northborough.
Town Planner Kathy Joubert confirmed that the baseball organization is looking at possibly moving into a site at the East Coast Driving Range, which is located across from the entrance of Northborough Crossing on Route 20.
New England Baseball has submitted applications to the Zoning Board of Appeals for special permits and a variance for the property, and to the Planning Board for a special permit for outdoor recreation in an industrial district.
The ZBA meeting is May 14 and the Planning Board meeting is May 21.
Both are open to the public.
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