Southwick Planning Board Considers Temporary Moratorium Amid Solar Energy Concerns

Overview: The Southwick Planning Board met to discuss topics, including a proposed moratorium on large-scale solar installations and various property developments.

East Longmeadow Planning Board Grapples with Storm Drain Compliance and Infrastructure Concerns

Overview: In a recent East Longmeadow Planning Board meeting, the focus was squarely on infrastructure issues, particularly involving non-compliance with storm drain regulations in a local subdivision. The board also discussed the need for early design review processes in project planning and addressed a pending lawsuit related to a site plan approval.

Norton Planning Board Approves Electronic Message Center Amid Zoning Debates

Overview: The Norton Planning Board meeting focused on several issues, including the approval of an electronic message center for a liquor store, discussions on zoning regulations in the village commercial district, and the review of a redevelopment project. Held at Norton Town Hall on December 16, 2025, the meeting highlighted the ongoing challenges and decisions facing the town’s development landscape.

Boston Planning Board Deliberates on Mildred Haley Project’s Design and Community Impact

Overview: The Boston Planning and Development Board meeting brought discussions on the Mildred Haley Phase 4 project, emphasizing its design elements and community implications. This project, proposed for Jamaica Plain, involves demolishing an existing building to construct two new residential buildings with 179 units and 64 parking spaces.

Bridgewater Planning Board Approves Rezoning for Affordable Housing, Discusses Open Space Initiatives

Overview: The Bridgewater Planning Board held a meeting where it approved the rezoning of several sites to comply with the amended Fair Housing Act and addressed significant plans for open space preservation and recreation.