- MA
- Middlesex County
- 7/10/24
- 07/12/2024
- 83 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent Townsend Conservation Commission meeting, discussions centered around the environmental impact of a septic system replacement on Emory Road and the need for repairs to a failing retaining wall along Vitton Pond Bank. The commission grappled with detailed considerations for erosion control, the implications of construction within a 100-foot buffer zone, and the structural integrity of infrastructure affecting residential properties and the surrounding environment.
- MA
- Middlesex County
- 7/3/24
- 07/04/2024
- 108 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Townsend Historic District Commission recently addressed a series of issues, with a focus on allegations of open meeting law violations and the commission’s operational procedures. Members of the commission were confronted with a letter from the board of selectmen accusing them of failing to comply with open meeting laws, sparking a debate about the allegations and the importance of an upcoming ethics and open meeting law review. The commission discussed whether the training was necessary, with opinions split between concerns over cost and the need for proper education to avoid future infractions.
- MA
- Middlesex County
- 7/2/24
- 07/03/2024
- 86 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent Townsend Select Board meeting, members advanced several town projects, addressed a budget reduction from the North Middlesex Regional School District, and discussed the appointment of an associate member to the planning board, among other topics. The board approved the installation of bluebird houses at Swan Meadows soccer fields and addressed various administrative updates and reports from different committees. Additionally, they contemplated the reappointment process for the Historical Commission and confirmed dates for an upcoming special town meeting.
- MA
- Middlesex County
- 6/24/24
- 07/08/2024
- 97 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent Townsend Planning Board meeting, discussions unfolded surrounding proposed zoning changes aimed at introducing new multifamily overlay districts, which could reshape the town’s housing landscape. These changes include defining the boundaries of these districts, setting density restrictions, and adjusting development standards. Additionally, the meeting addressed the appointment of a new associate member, the introduction of zoning bylaw amendments, and revisions to parking standards for multifamily dwellings.
- MA
- Middlesex County
- 6/18/24
- 06/20/2024
- 101 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent Townsend Select Board meeting, the board tackled a myriad of financial accountability measures, including the fire department’s management of uncollectible ambulance service debts, the treasurer’s management of investments, and cybersecurity. The meeting also saw discussions on budget planning for future fiscal years, reappointments to town committees, a development project’s drainage issue, and preparations for an upcoming special town meeting.