Chaska Planning Commission Supports AutoPros Expansion Amid Zoning and Utility Considerations

Overview: The Chaska Planning Commission convened to discuss several development projects, most notably the expansion of AutoPros at 1601 and Oldbon Road. The expansion will involve adding a 3,000-square-foot building, increasing service bays from five to nine, and potentially creating up to eight new jobs. The commission also reviewed plans for a new Municipal Service Building and addressed zoning ordinance amendments, utility easements, and other public infrastructure concerns.

Falmouth Planning Board Delays Decision on Drainage Plans Amidst Broader Development Concerns

Overview: The Falmouth Planning Board meeting centered on significant drainage issues related to a proposed development project, delaying decision-making until further evaluations could be conducted. The board also discussed a variety of development projects, including affordable housing initiatives and a proposed 36-unit rental development, highlighting concerns about safety, density, and architectural sustainability. The meeting concluded with discussions on future agenda items and the potential for accessory dwelling units (ADUs) in the town.

Dunstable Board of Selectmen Weighs New Electricity Supplier, Considers Electrical Permit Changes

Overview: The Dunstable Board of Selectmen meeting focused on topics including the potential switch to a new electricity supplier for municipal buildings, deliberations on changing policies for issuing electrical permits, and other community concerns.

Bloomington Housing Authority Advances Affordable Housing with Humboldt Lots Project

Overview: The Bloomington Housing and Redevelopment Authority Board convened to discuss the development of the Humboldt Lots into affordable housing, in partnership with Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity. The board approved the sale of four properties to Habitat for Humanity at a nominal fee, aiming to construct five units for owner occupancy, targeting households earning up to 80% of the area median income.

Acushnet Board Deliberates $288.7 Million School Construction Project Amid Financial Concerns

Overview: The Acushnet Board of Selectmen convened on September 9, 2025, to discuss a range of issues, with the proposed construction of a new facility for Old Colony Regional Vocational Technical High School taking center stage. The project, estimated to cost $288.7 million, aims to address the school’s overcrowding and outdated infrastructure. The Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA) is expected to reimburse approximately $130 million, leaving member towns to cover the remaining $159 million.