Miami Beach Design Review Board Debates Air Conditioning Variance and Approves Log Cabin Redesign

Overview: The Miami Beach Design Review Board meeting covered a range of topics, including an discussion over a residential project’s request for an air-conditioned storage room, a comprehensive approval of a redesigned log cabin originally built in 1934, and discussions on the design of a private marina on Terminal Island.

Newbury Select Board Grapples with Pavilion Design Amidst Aesthetic and Functional Dispute.

Overview: The recent Newbury Select Board meeting was notably occupied with a debate over the design modifications of a pavilion at Sunset Club on 2-8 Oldpoint Road. The board was divided on the proposal, which involved changes to the structure’s openness and design aesthetic, highlighting the challenges of balancing functionality and original intent. The discussion resulted in a decision to allow the applicant more time to refine the design, with a continuation scheduled for December 18.

Falmouth Zoning Board Suspends Hearings on Sandwich Road Developments Amid Appeals

Overview: At the recent Falmouth Zoning Board meeting, two development projects on Sandwich Road were suspended due to pending appeals. The town, represented by special town counsel, filed appeals with the Housing Appeals Committee regarding the state’s decision on these projects, effectively putting the hearings on hold until the appeals are resolved.

Miami Lakes Town Council Faces Student Volunteer Hours Cut Amid Holiday Festival Preparations

Overview: In a recent Miami Lakes Town Council meeting, changes to the allocation of community service hours for student volunteers sparked concern among council members, while preparations for the town’s upcoming holiday festival took center stage. The council discussed the new policy, which drastically reduces the number of volunteer hours students can earn at community events, and deliberated on plans for the December holiday festival, including movie screenings and logistical arrangements.

Lakeville Planning Commission Approves Kyla Crossing Expansion Amid Traffic Safety Concerns

Overview: The Lakeville Planning Commission convened on November 20, 2025, approving two development projects: the Kyla Crossing second edition and a proposed organic recycling facility. The Kyla Crossing project, spearheaded by Topaz LLC, will introduce 18 single-family lots and enact zoning changes, while the recycling facility aims to process substantial organic waste to meet sustainability targets. Both projects stirred considerable discussion, notably around safety and environmental impacts.