Hillsborough Board Examines Warehouse Project Amid Environmental Concerns

Overview: During a recent Hillsborough Planning Board meeting, discussions centered on the application of Homestead Road LLC for the construction of two warehouses, highlighting environmental concerns and compliance with local ordinances. Key issues included the project’s stormwater management plans, the potential impact on local traffic, and the alignment with the master plan for the area. The applicant’s planner, Christine Kone, faced scrutiny from both the board and public objectors, with the latter group including representatives from the Watershed Institute and Stop Houses and Trucks.

Acushnet Planning Board Tackles Solar Project Permit Extension

Overview: The Acushnet Planning Board’s recent meeting was notably centered around the deliberation of a special permit extension for Distributed Solar Development LLC’s project on Mores Lane. The board grappled with the implications of potential legislative changes on the permit extensions and the developer’s request for more time due to delays attributed to Eversource and the Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities. Additionally, a unanimous vote was required for any extension, with the decision postponed until the board reconvened with full membership.

Kenilworth Plans Modernized Dunkin’ and Multifamily Housing Development

Overview: Kenilworth’s Planning Board has been deliberating on a proposal for the redevelopment of a property at 705-717 Boulevard, which includes the construction of a modernized Dunkin’ Donuts and a new multifamily residential building. The multifaceted discussion has encompassed operational details of the new Dunkin’ design, the drive-thru’s traffic impact, and the residential building’s implications for the local community and infrastructure.

Cranbury Board Advances Shri G Estates Plan with Deliberations

Overview: The Cranbury Planning Board has advanced a major and preliminary final site plan approval with waivers for the proposed Shri G Estates on Brickyard Road, following discussions on technical aspects such as environmental impacts, parking configurations, and landscaping. In a careful review of details including the alignment of driveways, the realignment of a future roadway, sidewalk requirements, and the movement of a trash enclosure, the board engaged with professionals and the applicant to ensure ordinance compliance and address community concerns.

Fall River Planning Board Approves Draper Street Acceptance

Overview: In a recent session, Fall River Planning Board recommended the acceptance of Draper Street, extending from Globe Mill Avenue to Atlantic Boulevard. The recommendation was made with a detailed memo outlining estimated maintenance costs of $50,000 for existing utilities, despite the street and its infrastructure being in notably good condition.