Highland Park Board Advances Redevelopment Plan for Downtown Area

Overview: The Highland Park Planning Board held a meeting on February 12, 2026, to address essential zoning updates and redevelopment plans aimed at revitalizing the downtown area. The board reviewed a resolution concerning impervious coverage, discussed amendments to the downtown redevelopment plan, and evaluated zoning changes across multiple tracks, including the introduction of residential units on Track A.

Oronoco Planning and Zoning Commission Faces Zoning Code Overhaul and Budget Concerns

Overview: The Oronoco Planning and Zoning Commission focused on several issues in their recent meeting, highlighting a significant zoning code overhaul and associated budget overruns, while also considering changes to meeting schedules and reviewing ongoing development projects.

Natick Planning Board Delays Vote on Adult Daycare Special Permit Due to Absence of Quorum

Overview: The recent Natick Planning Board meeting was marked by discussions on land use and development but was ultimately constrained by the absence of a quorum, preventing a vote on a special permit application for an adult daycare facility expansion. Despite the inability to finalize decisions, the board engaged in detailed dialogues on improving community standards and ongoing projects.

Somerville Planning Board Supports Historic Preservation Amidst Zoning and Development Concerns

Overview: The Somerville Planning Board meeting on February 11, 2026, highlighted discussions on zoning amendments, historic preservation efforts, and stormwater management. Key topics included the approval of amendments to the plans for Pops Place, the revision of the historic element of the master plan, and deliberations on zoning regulations for the East Central Business District (ECBD).

Red Bank Planning Board Deliberates on Subdivision and Shared Utilities Concerns

Overview: The Red Bank Planning Board meeting on February 11 focused primarily on a proposed development on Doctor James Parker Boulevard. The board reviewed architectural changes and discussed the implications of shared utilities and property management responsibilities among future owners.