Stonebrook Village, a development off of Oregon Road, came back to the Planning Board on Monday night. The scrapped 40B project is now being pitched as an improved 55+ multi housing development. In fall 2010, Capital Group Properties received a permit based on plans build a 40B development. (That was less than a month after Read the full article → from Stonebrook Village seeking revised building permits
Government
Selectmen increase sticker fee, but leave Transfer Station hours as they are
There were a number of potential changes on the table last night as selectmen discussed Transfer Station operations – reduced hours, an increased sticker fee, new fees for disposal of bulky items, and a wintertime closure for the Swap Shop. In the end, selectmen voted to increase the cost of a Transfer Station sticker, but rejected most of the other changes. Read the full article → from Selectmen increase sticker fee, but leave Transfer Station hours as they are
Register by Wednesday for special election
The special election for MA senator is only 3 weeks away. If you haven’t registered to vote yet, the deadline is tomorrow, Wednesday June 5. Read the full article → from Register by Wednesday for special election
Selectmen meet on Tuesday to consider changes to Transfer Station and Swap Shop
The last time the Board of Selectmen dealt with the Swap Shop it was huge news. The board ultimately backed off its plan at the time to shutter the leave-and-take area at the Transfer Station after unprecedented public outcry. This week they’ll take another look at the Swap Shop and consider not whether to close it altogether, but whether operations should be scaled back. Read the full article → from Selectmen meet on Tuesday to consider changes to Transfer Station and Swap Shop
The week in government (6/3/13 – 6/7/13)
Here is a selection of the committee and department meetings for the week. Be aware that changes to the meeting schedule are known to happen throughout the week. Read the full article → from The week in government (6/3/13 – 6/7/13)
Zoning board denies request by Gulbankian family to modify conditions
Saying they felt “duped” by the family, the Zoning Board of Appeals last night denied a request by the Gulbankian family to modify conditions imposed in a 2011 ruling. The family had asked the board to remove the requirement to pave a portion of their Mt. Vickery Road property and install a drainage system, saying the changes were expensive and unnecessary. Read the full article → from Zoning board denies request by Gulbankian family to modify conditions
Town committee openings: 26 chances to make a difference
Given the passionate nature of many comments posted on this blog, I can tell people care about the future of this town. Every June the Board of Selectmen offers you a new chance to get involved. Read the full article → from Town committee openings: 26 chances to make a difference
The week in government (5/27/13 – 5/31/13)
A list of department and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in government (5/27/13 – 5/31/13)
Kolenda takes over as chairman of the Board of Selectmen
The Board of Selectmen has a new chairman. Historically, the board rotates the position, with the selectman in the final year of his or her elected term getting control of the gavel. This year that honor falls to Selectman Dan Kolenda, and at this week’s meeting Kolenda’s fellow board members unanimously elected him their new leader. Read the full article → from Kolenda takes over as chairman of the Board of Selectmen
Selectmen revoke fuel storage permit of Cordaville Road gas station
Custom Automotive Engineering’s license to store fuel underground was revoked by Selectman at Tuesday evening’s meeting. According to Fire Chief Joe Mauro, the Cordaville Road business has been continually non-compliant in its required paperwork and communication with the fire department and town. Read the full article → from Selectmen revoke fuel storage permit of Cordaville Road gas station
Selectmen discuss raising rates, shortening hours at the Transfer Station
Would you support substantially raising the cost of a Transfer Station sticker? Or reducing the hours of operation? How about an extra fee for disposal of bulky items like refrigerators? Or doing away with the provision that allows seniors to use the Transfer Station for free? What about a use-based model that would charge you by the bag or by the visit? Read the full article → from Selectmen discuss raising rates, shortening hours at the Transfer Station
Find out how to apply for community preservation funds at a public forum on Thursday
Each year voters at Town Meeting decide how to allocate a couple hundred thousand dollars collected through the Community Preservation Act. A good chunk of the money goes to pay the Chestnut Hill bond, but there’s still plenty left over. In the past CPA money has gone toward things like the South Union Playground, volleyball courts at Neary School, and affordable housing projects. Read the full article → from Find out how to apply for community preservation funds at a public forum on Thursday
School committees reject school choice again
Both the K-8 and Regional School Committees voted unanimously this month to reject school choice for the upcoming school year, citing concerns about class size, administrative capacity, and cost. Read the full article → from School committees reject school choice again
The week in government (5/20/13 – 5/24/13)
A list of department and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in government (5/20/13 – 5/24/13)