Last week, the Zoning Board of Appeals was forced to close the public hearing on the proposed 40B project at 120 Turnpike Road. They are scheduled to deliberate on the decision on December 11th.
Before they vote, the board may opt to allow the public to make limited comments. Read the full article → from ZBA to deliberate on 40B abutting Breakneck Hill — Dec 11 (Updated-again)
This morning, the developer for the proposed 5 story 40B at 120 Turnpike Road is flying a balloon test. Read the full article → from Balloon Test for 5 story building at 120 Turnpike Rd this morning (Updated)
While one developer is battling over a controversial 40B project in court and a negotiated agreement abutters say he has violated, another appears to be making headway in negotiating compromises with opponents to his two proposed 40Bs. Read the full article → from 40B Updates
At this week’s Planning Board meeting, the board and public weighed in on a potential compromise for a 40B project abutting Breakneck Hill Conservation Land. There were still details some were still a little wary about. But it appeared to have some general support, at least directionally. Read the full article → from 120 Turnpike Road: Compromise in discussion
Based on passionate public response, the developer asked to withdraw a special permit modification application, instead promising to reconsider the housing project details at 120 Turnpike Road. At the same time the 40B project is still proceeding with the ZBA. Read the full article → from 120 Turnpike Rd 40B hearings continuing while developer considers potential changes
My Southborough accepts signed letters to the editor submitted by Southborough residents. Letters may be emailed to mysouthborough@gmail.com. Read the full article → from Letter: Stewardship Committee update on Breakneck Hill and opposition to abutting 40B
Last night, the Zoning Board of Appeals held the opening hearing for the proposed 40B Project at 120 Turnpike Road. Much of the discussion focused on disputes about the legality of the proposal and the process for proceeding with the application. Here are my highlights and an update on the next steps. Read the full article → from Update on 120 Turnpike Road 40B
The Zoning Board of Appeals will have to juggle 40B housing development applications this winter. (But an application hasn’t been submitted for the project at 250 Turnpike Road yet.) Read the full article → from Correction – 40B Update: ZBA Hearing on the 13th and unrelated hearing on the 20th
The course the board and the applicant will take on the Park Central 40B application will be discussed at the continued hearing on January 10th. Read the full article → from Park Central on hold while developer considers options
I have a few items worth noting that I decided to roundup in one post on Town government news.
The news covers video glitches from recent meetings (and how you can view unglitchy versions), upcoming hearings worth noting, a bid update, and the Town’s latest newsletter. Read the full article → from Town govt briefs
Here’s my update on comments from the Select Board’, residents comments, and other committees on the proposed 40B project next to Breakneck Hill Conservation Land. Read the full article → from Town comments on 120 Turnpike Road proposed 40B
So far, the board’s follow through on holding a forum on the proposed developments is this unpromoted agenda item in their regular meeting. Read the full article → from “Public Forum” for 40B proposals on Tuesday
The goals and tasks include efforts to develop Affordable Housing, improve communications with the business community, get planning underway for the Town’s Tricentennial, and support the growing senior population. Read the full article → from Select Board’s “Community Development” Goals
The deadline for public comment to MassHousing on the 120 Turnpike Road 40B has been extended to the same date that comments for the newly filed 250 Turnpike Road eligibility application are due.
Here’s my update on the new application, next steps, and the public discussions on both properties this week — from full throated support to questions about the legal buildability. Read the full article → from Comments for Turnpike Road 40Bs due mid-August (Updated)