SOUTHBRIDGE PLANNING BOARD & SPECIAL PERMIT GRANTING AUTHORITY   PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE   In accordance with the provisions of MGL Ch. 40A, §11, the Southbridge Planning Board will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, at 6:45 PM in the G.A.R. Hall, lower level, Town Hall, 41 Elm St, Southbridge, MA.   The purpose of the public hearing is to consider the special permit application, as filed by Frances Alvarez, to allow for multifamily residential in an Office Research zone, per Table 1 Schedule of Uses of the Southbridge Zoning Bylaw, located at 476 Worcester St; Map 15; Lot 129 (Staples Realty Trust, owner).   The application and plan are on file for review during normal business hours with the Town Clerk. This notice is also published electronically on www.telegram.com and on masspublicnotices.org.   Any person interested or wishing to be heard on the application should appear at the time and place designated.   David V. Payeur Chairman, Southbridge Planning Board  ?11.19,11.26.25