Townsend Select Board Extends Gary Shepard’s Earth Removal Permit
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Meeting Type:
City Council
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Meeting Date:
04/17/2024
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Recording Published:
04/19/2024
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Duration:
18 Minutes
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State:
Massachusetts
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County:
Middlesex County
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Towns:
Townsend
- Meeting Overview:
In a recent Townsend Select Board meeting, the most significant event was the extension of a special permit for Gary Shepard’s earth removal operation. The permit, originally issued in 2016 and extended in 2019, had expired due to an oversight in renewal. The board granted another three-year extension for the permit, which is the maximum duration allowed by the zoning bylaw.
During the meeting, a representative for Gary Shepard presented the case, noting that the operation had not altered from the previously approved conditions, except for updated topography due to excavation. The site, formerly known as the Amadon Egg Farm on Wheeler Road, has been under Shepard’s ownership since 2022. The board acknowledged that the site inspection revealed no issues and that Shepard was maintaining the property well.
The discussion also covered the implementation of dust control measures as recommended by the Board of Health and the submission of a construction activity schedule to monitor permit activities. An annual report on the quantity of material removed was agreed upon as an additional condition. The board voted unanimously to extend the permit and incorporate the findings of fact and conditions from the previous decisions.
Other topics briefly touched upon included the review of the UPWP (Unified Planning Work Program) transportation plan and the TIP (Transportation Improvement Plan), which did not currently include any Townsend projects. Additionally, a public hearing was announced for rezoning a property on Greenville Road from industrial to residential, with some discussion on whether the rezoning request was submitted in accordance with the relevant deadlines.
Eric Slagle
City Council Officials:
Charles Sexton-Diranian, Joseph Shank, Theresa Morse
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Meeting Type:
City Council
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Meeting Date:
04/17/2024
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Recording Published:
04/19/2024
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Duration:
18 Minutes
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Notability Score:
Routine
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State:
Massachusetts
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County:
Middlesex County
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Towns:
Townsend
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