Raritan Planning Board Approves Woodmont Warehouse Project Amid Traffic Concerns

Overview: The Raritan Planning Board’s recent meeting concluded with the approval of Woodmont Raritan Bronze LLC’s preliminary and final major site plan for a new warehouse development, despite numerous concerns from community members and extensive discussion regarding potential traffic impacts and safety. The approval came with conditions following a detailed examination of traffic studies, the building’s design, including its color scheme, and a focus on the development’s integration with the community’s landscape and aesthetics.

Granby Planning Board Faces Zoning and Licensing Challenges

Overview: The Granby Planning Board recently convened to address several issues concerning the town’s development and regulations, including a discrepancy in a beer and wine license application and zoning complications related to lot sizes within the water supply protection district. The meeting also covered the scheduling of a public hearing for a special events permit, complaints about a Golf Center’s operating hours, and the processing of an application for a community grant.

Chelmsford Board Tackles Groundwater and Zoning Challenges

Overview: In a recent meeting, the Chelmsford Planning Board addressed several issues, with a major focus on environmental concerns pertaining to groundwater flow direction and the risk of contamination. The board also engaged in debates over zoning discrepancies and the possibility of incentivizing development, highlighting concerns about the impact of zoning on housing shortages and the prioritization of developers over individuals.

Titusville Board Deliberates Mini Warehouse Zoning Changes

Overview: In a recent meeting, the Titusville Planning and Zoning Board grappled with a proposal to amend the city’s regulations, potentially allowing mini warehouses in the regional commercial zoning district (RC) to exceed current building coverage limits. The proposal, which could shift the RC district towards industrial use, was met with concerns from the board and public over its impact on the community’s character and neighboring residential areas.

Somerville Planning Board Discusses Zoning for Firearm Sales

Overview: In a recent meeting of the Somerville Planning Board, members deliberated on whether to recommend changes to zoning ordinances concerning the sale of firearms within certain areas of the town. This discussion stemmed from the need to understand if the presence of firearm retail posed a threat and if there should be restrictions on where these stores can be located.