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- MA
- Bristol County
- 9/19/24
- 09/20/2024
- 23 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Acushnet Planning Board’s September 19th meeting focused on the complexities of the accessory dwelling unit (ADU) bylaw draft, the financial implications for property owners, and potential grant applications for online permitting.
- MA
- Bristol County
- 9/5/24
- 09/06/2024
- 73 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Acushnet Planning Board’s recent meeting on September 5th focused mainly on solar project developments, addressing community concerns about visual impacts and the need for extensions on special permits.
- MA
- Bristol County
- 8/22/24
- 08/22/2024
- 55 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Acushnet Planning Board convened on August 22nd to discuss several issues, including the vegetative screening cash surety for Robinson Road and upcoming changes to accessory dwelling unit (ADU) regulations. The meeting also addressed a proposed improvement project on Hartley Street and the implications of merging and unmerging lots.
- MA
- Bristol County
- 8/8/24
- 08/08/2024
- 68 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Acushnet Planning Board convened to address issues involving extensions of special permits for significant solar projects and the challenges of interconnecting with utility company Eversource. The board approved 12-month extensions for two solar projects amid discussions on timelines, regulatory complexities, and the necessity for ongoing oversight.
- MA
- Bristol County
- 7/11/24
- 07/11/2024
- 60 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
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.