Boston Cannabis Board Faces Community Division Over Proposed Mission Hill Dispensary

Overview: The Boston Cannabis Board (BCB) convened a virtual hearing to deliberate a new recreational retail cannabis license application from Sony LLC for a dispensary on Tremont Street in Mission Hill. Significant community opposition and support were voiced, reflecting broader concerns about neighborhood impact, regulatory compliance, and the applicant’s history.

Doral’s Budget Workshop Highlights Employee Compensation, HOA Fraud, and Capital Projects

Overview: The Doral Local Planning Agency convened for a budget workshop on August 14, 2024, where discussions centered around the upcoming fiscal year’s budget, employee compensation, and addressing financial fraud within homeowners’ associations (HOAs) and condominiums.

Red Bank Planning Board Approves Use Variance for 26 West Event Space

Overview: The Red Bank Planning Board has approved a use variance and site plan for a property on West Front Street, allowing the transformation of a storage area into a lounge or event space within the existing 26 West restaurant. The decision came after discussions about parking, accessibility, and the nature of the new space.

Southwick Agricultural Commission Tackles Volunteer Coordination and Funding Concerns for Open Farm Day

Overview: The Southwick Agricultural Commission, during its meeting on August 14, 2024, focused on the logistics of the upcoming Open Farm Day, volunteer coordination, and issues related to budget transparency and funding from the town.

Farmington Planning Commission Approves Truck Terminal Expansion Amidst Neighbor Concerns

Overview: The Farmington Planning Commission meeting on August 14, 2024, saw the approval of a significant conditional use permit (CUP) for the expansion of a truck terminal operated by RNL Carriers, alongside discussions on a new salt storage shed and a proposed urban beekeeping ordinance.