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- MA
- Barnstable County
- 6/10/25
- 06/12/2025
- 178 Minutes
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- Highly Noteworthy
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Overview: During a recent Falmouth Planning Board meeting, concerns surfaced regarding the legality and safety of accessory dwelling units (ADUs) and the implications of updated zoning regulations. Residents voiced apprehensions about unauthorized construction and occupancy issues, while the board deliberated on modifications to local bylaws in response to directives from the attorney general.
- MA
- Barnstable County
- 4/23/25
- 04/23/2025
- 71 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Chatham Conservation Commission met on April 23, 2025, to deliberate on several environmental management issues, with the relocation of a historic communication tower and its associated environmental impacts taking center stage. The project involves moving the tower away from a coastal bank that is eroding, which requires removing several significant trees and expanding a boat and trailer parking lot. The town of Chatham’s proposal sparked a discussion among commissioners about the environmental implications, particularly concerning coastal bank erosion, tree removal, and the necessity for comprehensive mitigation strategies.
- NJ
- Camden County
- 4/17/25
- 04/17/2025
- 58 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Haddon Heights Planning Board meeting spotlighted community interest and debate, particularly regarding an application for a six-foot high fence on a corner property at Sycamore and Lake Streets. The board approved the variance, contingent on specific conditions, amidst concerns from residents about property aesthetics and zoning integrity. Other topics included discussions about driveway expansions and the impacts on local ordinances and tree preservation.
- MA
- Barnstable County
- 3/12/25
- 03/12/2025
- 84 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: During the latest Chatham Conservation Commission meeting, members reviewed a series of impactful environmental projects, including a shoreline stabilization proposal featuring a fiber roll array, and engaged in discussions around invasive species management and mitigation strategies for multiple properties. Key topics included a detailed review of the innovative shoreline stabilization project and a variety of ecological concerns tied to local development efforts.
- NJ
- Union County
- 10/24/24
- 11/27/2024
- 136 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Berkeley Heights Zoning Board convened on October 24, 2024, addressing several applications, including a request for a two-year extension on a traffic study for a school bus depot, issues surrounding property expansion and driveway regulations, and A discussion about stormwater management and property line disputes.
