Ayer Planning Board Unanimously Approves Stormwater Utility Fund Amid Comprehensive Land Use Discussions

Overview: In a meeting on September 10, 2024, the Ayer Planning Board unanimously approved the recommendation to establish a stormwater utility fund, a step aimed at addressing the town’s stormwater management challenges. The meeting also covered various other land use issues, including site plan approvals, zoning amendments, and the development of affordable housing bylaws.

Ayer Planning Board Approves Key Waivers and Discusses Affordable Housing Amendments

Overview: The Ayer Planning Board meeting on September 10, 2024, covered topics including the approval of waivers for zero Scully Road, discussions on affordable housing regulations, and the handling of density bonuses for multifamily developments.

Ayer Planning Board Debates Residential Use in Industrial Zone Amid Complex Site Reviews

Overview: The Ayer Planning Board convened on August 27, 2024, to tackle a packed agenda, headlined by a proposal for a mixed-use building featuring a caretaker’s unit within an industrial zone, as well as ongoing deliberations around site plan approvals, stormwater management, and zoning bylaw amendments.

Ayer Planning Board Evaluates Substation Upgrade and Housing Density Issues

Overview: The Ayer Planning Board meeting on August 13, 2024, focused on a variety of issues, including a major upgrade to the existing Ayer Substation Number 2011 by New England Power Company, and the ongoing challenges related to housing density and affordability in the community.

Ayer Planning Board Addresses Water Ban and Site Plan Revisions Amid Development Concerns

Overview: The Ayer Planning Board recently convened to address several critical town development issues, including a newly imposed outdoor water ban and various site plan revisions for ongoing projects. The water ban, necessitated by treatment plant capacity limitations, stood out as one notable issue, with the Department of Public Works (DPW) Director Dan V. Scal presenting details and future plans to counter the challenges. Additionally, the board tackled discussions on stormwater management, waiver requests, and a proposed change of use for a property on Fitchburg Road, all of which are expected to have significant impacts on the town’s development and resources.