- MA
- Middlesex County
- 8/26/24
- 08/28/2024
- 67 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
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.
- MA
- Middlesex County
- 8/13/24
- 08/13/2024
- 142 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: During the Townsend Planning Board meeting on August 12, 2024, the board focused on several issues, including the placement of dumpsters in a proposed age-restricted housing development and the implications of recent state legislation on local zoning bylaws. The meeting also deliberated on the Affordable Homes Act and its impact on zoning and local housing matters.
- MA
- Middlesex County
- 7/22/24
- 07/24/2024
- 64 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Townsend Planning Board’s recent meeting was marked by intense deliberation surrounding significant project delays, a contested engineering rework, and the extension of a special permit. The board faced challenges with a contracted engineer’s work on a site plan that contained mistakes, necessitating a comprehensive re-submission of documents for review, and debated the merits of extending a special permit for a building project.
- MA
- Middlesex County
- 6/24/24
- 07/08/2024
- 97 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent Townsend Planning Board meeting, discussions unfolded surrounding proposed zoning changes aimed at introducing new multifamily overlay districts, which could reshape the town’s housing landscape. These changes include defining the boundaries of these districts, setting density restrictions, and adjusting development standards. Additionally, the meeting addressed the appointment of a new associate member, the introduction of zoning bylaw amendments, and revisions to parking standards for multifamily dwellings.
- MA
- Middlesex County
- 6/10/24
- 06/11/2024
- 160 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent Townsend Planning Board meeting, significant time was dedicated to addressing the complexities of affordable housing, the state’s mandate on multifamily housing in the MBTA district, and the intricacies of zoning regulations. These issues took precedence over other topics due to their substantial impact on the town’s development and adherence to state mandates. The board also discussed the appointment of Charles Sederian as an associate member, the review of a public hearing for storm water management at West Meadow Road, and the transition of transportation services to an on-call system.