MASSACHUSETTS – A proposed Costco in Southborough could have a significant impact on Westborough because the 167,000-square-foot warehouse and 15-pump gas station would straddle the two communities.
The warehouse and gas station would be located in Southborough, while part of the parking lot would extend into Westborough. Costco officials say the project would also generate about 15,000 gallons of sewer use that would go through Westborough because Southborough does not have a municipal sewer system.
A Westborough Select Board member is encouraging the Planning Board to seek a contribution from Costco toward improvements to a sewage pump station serving the site, citing the limited tax benefit to Westborough. Costco representatives point to jobs, economic activity and improved stormwater treatment as benefits to the town.
The Planning Board is scheduled to discuss the project Tuesday night at 6:30 at the Forbes Municipal Building’s Great Hall.
