Selectmen have issued a letter to Masschusetts Department of Transportation. Read the full article → from BOS asks MassDOT to table over Flagg Rd; considering no curb cut for Park Central
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ZBA Vacancy (and related Park Central controversy)
The ZBA member leading Park Central hearings moved out of town the night after approving the 40B permit in a marathon session. Read the full article → from ZBA Vacancy (and related Park Central controversy)
ZBA approves Stonebrook 55+ development, deferring most detail to Planning Board
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
McAuliffe steps aside, selectmen appoint Eagle to zoning board
In a surprise move at last night’s Board of Selectmen meeting, Zoning Board of Appeals member Regina McAuliffe withdrew her application for reappointment to the board. Her withdrawal paved the way for selectmen to appoint Southborough businessman David Eagle as a new permanent member of the ZBA. Read the full article → from McAuliffe steps aside, selectmen appoint Eagle to zoning board
Decision on zoning board reappointment postponed to June 26
The Board of Selectmen last week deliberated for nearly an hour on whether to reappoint Zoning Board of Appeals member Regina McAuliffe to another 5-year term. The board ultimately decided to defer its decision until other candidates for the position could be interviewed. Read the full article → from Decision on zoning board reappointment postponed to June 26
Selectmen consider more changes to zoning board
When the Board of Selectman last June voted not to reappoint Zoning Board of Appeals Chairman Sam Stivers to another five year term amid complaints about how the board treated applicants, they put the rest of the board on notice, saying future reappointments would face similar scrutiny. Last night they held true to that promise in considering the reappointment of member Regina McAuliffe. Read the full article → from Selectmen consider more changes to zoning board