Councilors Question Water Effects of Proposed Car Wash

MARLBOROUGH, MA—Would a new car wash affect negatively Marlborough's sewer treatment plant?

City councilors on Monday at a public hearing asked the developers who want to build one at the new Apex Center of New England on Route 20 in Marlborough,reports the MetroWest Daily News. The construction of the car wash is allowed by a special permit with the overlay district permit given for the Apex Center.

Slated for a summer of 2017 grand opening, the Apex Center, being built at 180 Post Boston Road West in Marlborough, is a multi-use center that will include retail, entertainment and hospitality businesses.
Ryan Development and Walker Development have proposed a car wash, a restaurant with a drive-thru and a veterinary clinic, all to go before public hearings in September.

The 2,470 square foot car wash would be located next to a Chick-Fil-A restaurant, and would be open 24 hours, said MetroWest Daily News, which reported that closed drainage would stop water from the car wash from mixing with storm runoff. Still, several wondered if the city even needed another car wash.

Ryan Development owns ten Primrose Car Washes across New Hampshire and Massachusetts, including in Pepperell, Westborough and Worcester.

There is a Clean and Green Car Wash at 355 Boston Post Road (Route 20) and a Scrubadub at 216 Maple St.

A second public hearing will be held on Sept. 26 during City Council meetings for several proposed businesses, including the car wash, for the Apex Center.

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