The Zoning Board of Appeals will ask voters to make edits to the zoning code at Town Meeting. Read the full article → from ZBA proposing zoning amendments for “Nonconforming uses, lots, and structures”
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Downtown Initiative: EDC & BOS joint meeting; Town pursuing grant for zoning assistance
The discussion this Thursday will follow up on a discussion at the May 7th BOS meeting. On that night, selectmen approved EDC’s pursuit of a state grant to help their efforts. Read the full article → from Downtown Initiative: EDC & BOS joint meeting; Town pursuing grant for zoning assistance
Planning and EDC reach apparent compromise on plan to revise mixed-use zoning for Downtown Business Village
Last week, the Economic Development Committee and Planning Board came to a tentative consensus on rewriting zoning to “revitalize” the Downtown Business Village. Read the full article → from Planning and EDC reach apparent compromise on plan to revise mixed-use zoning for Downtown Business Village
Planning Board hiring consultants: 40B review, zoning revision help, and Open Space project
The Planning Board is looking to contract consultants to help them move forward on important efforts. Read the full article → from Planning Board hiring consultants: 40B review, zoning revision help, and Open Space project
Planning Board hearing on bylaw next Monday
The Planning Board plans to present one bylaw to Town Meeting this April. But it may not be the one you were expecting. Read the full article → from Planning Board hearing on bylaw next Monday
Town Meeting: Barn Hollow Open Space accepted; more controversial items up for vote tonight
Town Meeting had an estimated over 400 in attendance last night. (No official count yet.) Voters easily approved most articles addressed, including a controversial open space acceptance.
13 Articles still need to be addressed at the continued meeting, beginning 7:30 pm tonight at the Trottier Middle School auditorium. Read the full article → from Town Meeting: Barn Hollow Open Space accepted; more controversial items up for vote tonight
Town Meeting: Reference page, town report (with kids’ art) and an update on Warrant Articles
With the Annual Town Meeting quickly approaching, I posted a new page under the menu “Town Meeting & Election”. You can check the guide for easy reference to the warrant, a list of scheduled articles, and links to related stories.
Also, an update on some of the Warrant Articles scheduled for vote. Read the full article → from Town Meeting: Reference page, town report (with kids’ art) and an update on Warrant Articles
Vote for what you care about or someone else will
Recent conversations have made me realize that some residents don’t understand the power a single voter has at town meeting. Last year, each person who showed up represented 38 registered voters. That 2.6% decide whether to approve a budget or reduce it. So if there’s a budget you care about be there to support it. Read the full article → from Vote for what you care about or someone else will
Public hearing on zoning bylaw warrant article – March 31
On Monday, March 31st, the Planning Board will hold a public hearing. The warrant article for discussion is replacement of the zoning bylaws for Site Plan Review. Read the full article → from Public hearing on zoning bylaw warrant article – March 31
Planning Board to discuss reassesment of Main Street project articles and continuing controversies – February 10
The Planning Board will meet on Monday night to discuss 9 warrant articles for the Annual Town Meeting. Two are old ones mired in controversy. Four of the articles are related to a recent citizen effort to reassess the Main Street project and burying/moving utility wires. Read the full article → from Planning Board to discuss reassesment of Main Street project articles and continuing controversies – February 10
New approach to passing zoning bylaw revisions
At Monday’s Planning Board meeting, members discussed their intended warrant articles for the Annual Town Meeting in April. They hope to include two zoning bylaw revisions: Medical Marijuana zoning (tabled from fall) and Site Plan Review bylaws. Read the full article → from New approach to passing zoning bylaw revisions
Planning Board: We did not violate Open Meeting Laws, will publish incomplete zoning draft
The Planning Board’s response to filed complaint: they have not violated the law, their intention has never been to keep information secret, and (though they are not obligated to) they will publish the incomplete document. Read the full article → from Planning Board: We did not violate Open Meeting Laws, will publish incomplete zoning draft
Roundup of Planning Board in the news again
Here are some stories about residents recemtly honored through their achievements: Read the full article → from Roundup of Planning Board in the news again
MWDN round-up: Gulbankians, zoning update, and school safety strategy
The Metrowest Daily News reported on Gulbankians heading back to court (sure to trigger some comments), a change in position for the Southborough Planning Board (for short term – if you can’t beat ’em, join ’em), and improved school safety strategies (empowering staff and students). Read the full article → from MWDN round-up: Gulbankians, zoning update, and school safety strategy