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ZBA overturns violation notice against Stonebrook Village developer for working on holiday – next door

by Beth Melo on

This fall, the Building Commissioner issued a courtesy violation notice to Absolut Realty Trust, a company run by developer William Depietri. Last night, the Zoning Board of Appeals heard an appeal by Depietri to rule that the order was invalid. 4 of 5 members agreed with the developer and his attorney.

Some readers who have been following other ZBA matters will be interested to know that prior to arguments, member Leo Bartolini asserted that the state ethics office endorsed his right to preside on the case. Read the full article → from ZBA overturns violation notice against Stonebrook Village developer for working on holiday – next door

Park Central public hearings likely to take several months – traffic hearing opens April 23

by Beth Melo on

Last night, the Zoning Board of Appeals opened their public hearings on the proposed Park Central 40B project. The hearing room was standing room only as members from surrounding neighborhoods came to voice their concerns. Read the full article → from Park Central public hearings likely to take several months – traffic hearing opens April 23

Roundup of town committee and meeting news: Barn Hollow problems continue, fighting over Stonebrook construction, and concerns over charter school impact

by Beth Melo on

The Metrowest Daily News sometimes covers stories about town committees and meetings that I miss or don’t have time to do justice to.

Some of these stories are relevant to upcoming town committee meetings this week. So, here is the latest roundup …. Read the full article → from Roundup of town committee and meeting news: Barn Hollow problems continue, fighting over Stonebrook construction, and concerns over charter school impact

ZBA approves Stonebrook 55+ development, deferring most detail to Planning Board

by Beth Melo on

The Zoning Board of Appeals, lawyers, and residents argued on Wednesday about ZBA’s authority to make a decision over permitting a private company to build a 55+ development. Zoning bylaws were alternately described as “clear” and “clear as mud”. The ZBA approved the Stonebrook development plans with caveats. Read the full article → from ZBA approves Stonebrook 55+ development, deferring most detail to Planning Board

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