Parsippany-Troy Hills Zoning Board Approves Home Expansions Amid Concerns Over Stormwater and Property Use Violations

Overview: In a recent Parsippany-Troy Hills Zoning Board meeting, the board approved multiple home expansion projects while grappling with concerns about stormwater runoff management, property use violations, and the enforcement of zoning regulations.

Putnam County Planning Commission Tackles Zoning Amendments Amid Legislative Changes

Overview: The Putnam County Planning Commission convened to address a series of zoning map amendments. Notable cases included zoning changes aimed at facilitating commercial and residential projects, alongside discussions on the implications of recent state legislation on the planning process.

Boston City Council Confronts Immigration Policies and Transparency in Development

Overview: The Boston City Council meeting addressed pressing community issues, focusing on immigration policies affecting Haitian residents and the need for transparency in city projects like the White Stadium renovation. Council members expressed a unified stance against federal decisions impacting Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitians, highlighting the detrimental effects on families and community services. Additionally, the council demanded updated financial transparency in the proposed public-private partnership for the White Stadium, emphasizing accountability in municipal spending.

Old Tappan Planning Board Intensifies Focus on Boarding House Ordinance Amidst CSLR Concerns

Overview: The Old Tappan Planning Board convened to discuss issues, primarily focusing on a proposed ordinance to regulate Cooperative Sober Living Residences (CSLRs) and boarding houses in residential zones. The board aimed to address the complexities surrounding these living arrangements and ensure compliance with state and local regulations. The meeting also touched on community concerns about the ordinance, the alignment with the master plan, and the need for clarity in affordable housing strategies.

Hopkinton Select Board Reopens Public Hearing for Chamberlain Street Variance

Overview: During the recent Hopkinton Select Board meeting, the members focused on the reopening of a public hearing for a variance petition concerning the construction of an accessory dwelling unit on Chamberlain Street. The hearing was mandated by a Massachusetts land court order, instructing the board to make specific findings based on existing zoning bylaws, without introducing new evidence or testimony. The variance petition, filed by Ronald and Bob Leoy, sought approval for a dwelling exceeding 900 square feet, intended to provide accommodations for aging in place.