Townsend Planning Board Discusses Critical Floodplain Regulations and Community Preservation Tax

Overview: The Townsend Planning Board’s recent meeting addressed several topics, including floodplain regulations, emergency communication needs, and the formation of an economic development committee.

Richfield Approves New Hispanic Grocery Store Amid Budget Discussions

Overview: The Richfield Planning Commission approved a conditional use permit and amended planned unit development for a new Hispanic grocery store, LMA Bonita, at the former Rainbow Foods site. The meeting also covered the city’s 2025 capital improvement budget, totaling $31.9 million, primarily for recreation and open space projects.

Springfield Planning Board Reviews Orthodox Synagogue Expansion Plan Amid Community Concerns

Overview: The Springfield (Union County) Planning Board meeting reviewed an application for the expansion of an Orthodox synagogue on Mountain Avenue, addressing various community concerns, traffic impacts, and the need for site plan adjustments.

Lunenburg Planning Board Faces Community Concerns Over Stormwater Permit and Special Permit Regulations

Overview: During the latest Lunenburg Planning Board meeting, the most discussions revolved around a contentious stormwater permit for a property on Sunny Hill Road and the debate over special permit regulations for new construction projects. These two issues drew discussion from both board members and local residents.

Expansion of Congregation Israel Synagogue Sparks Debate at Springfield Planning Board Meeting

Overview: The Springfield Planning Board meeting on August 26, 2020, saw discussions around the proposed expansion of the Congregation Israel synagogue. The congregation is seeking preliminary and final site plan approval, along with variances and waivers, to expand their existing facility and parking lot, which has become insufficient for their needs.