Fall River Planning Board Rejects Jehovah’s Witnesses Plan Amid Legal Concerns

Overview: The Fall River Planning Board declined to endorse an application involving the North Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses Fall River Massachusetts Inc. due to unresolved legal issues concerning land ownership and rights. The decision was made after a examination of the plan, which aimed to address ownership of parcels and resolve an encroachment issue related to a parking facility. The board cited the need for clarity in ownership and ongoing court proceedings as reasons for denial.

Old Tappan Planning Board Confronts Affordable Housing Challenges

Overview: The Old Tappan Planning Board meeting was primarily concerned with the issue of affordable housing, discussing the upcoming deadlines for reporting residential development and the formation of a subcommittee to address the matter. The board grappled with the need to adhere to the numbers specified by the Department of Community Affairs (DCA) and the potential for litigation, alongside the risk assessment of properties vulnerable to affordable housing development.

Piscataway Board Examines Car Wash and Biosciences Expansion Plans

Overview: The Piscataway Township Planning Board recently scrutinized detailed proposals for two significant projects—a modern Express Car Wash facility and an expansion of Kashiv Biosciences LLC’s existing facility. The car wash project, presented by a representative, sparked debate on its viability, technology, and environmental practices, while Kashiv Biosciences’ expansion plan focused on the biopharmaceutical company’s growth and the technical aspects of the proposed site changes.

Chelmsford Plans Scrutinized: Housing and Project Costs in Focus

Overview: The Chelmsford Planning Board’s recent meeting centered on discussions about the town’s housing policies, specifically the impact of accessory dwelling units (ADUs) and micro homes on local infrastructure and character. In addition, the cost implications of a construction project on Billerica Road were debated, with the feasibility of raising the site’s elevation by one foot and the associated financial and practical impacts being a focal point. The meeting also addressed the responsibility for disseminating factual information about a potential special election and updates from various committees.

Putnam County Planning Commission Debates School Rezoning and Navy Range

Overview: In a recent meeting of the Putnam County Planning Commission, members grappled with a rezoning application from the Putnam County School District and received a detailed presentation on the Pine Castle bombing range from representatives of the United States Navy. The school district sought to rezone 18.11 acres from agriculture to public use light P1 to allow for the construction of a new public school, while the presentation addressed the impact of Navy operations on local municipalities.