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- Middlesex County
- 2/25/25
- 02/26/2025
- 15 Minutes
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Overview: In a recent Townsend Select Board meeting, changes to the town’s accessory dwelling unit (ADU) regulations were discussed, alongside updates on a site plan review for a local gas station and the announcement of a special town meeting in March. The board also noted upcoming vacancies and the necessity for new members.
- MA
- Middlesex County
- 2/25/25
- 03/01/2025
- 227 Minutes
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- Highly Noteworthy
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Overview: The Townsend Select Board meeting was characterized by discussions centered on pressing budgetary challenges, particularly the potential impacts of a failed override vote. Critical topics included the future of trash collection services, the financial management of Memorial Hall repairs, and staffing issues across various departments.
- MA
- Middlesex County
- 2/25/25
- 02/26/2025
- 40 Minutes
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- Routine
Overview: The Townsend Board of Health meeting on February 25, 2025, primarily focused on the Styrofoam reduction initiative and preparations for Earth Day events. The board discussed revisiting local businesses for updated feedback on Styrofoam usage and considered logistical details for the upcoming townwide cleanup and Earth Day celebration.
- MA
- Middlesex County
- 2/24/25
- 02/26/2025
- 184 Minutes
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- Highly Noteworthy
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Overview: In a recent meeting, the Townsend Planning Board tackled the complexities of the MBTA Communities Act and the town’s affordable housing strategy, highlighting the broader debate on housing development in rural areas. Discussions were marked by concerns over compliance with state mandates, particularly in a town like Townsend, which lacks direct access to transit services but is nonetheless required to zone for increased housing capacity. The board also delved into the challenges of crafting effective bylaws to meet affordable housing needs.
- MA
- Middlesex County
- 2/24/25
- 02/25/2025
- 32 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Townsend Board of Water Commissioners convened to address issues concerning the town’s water infrastructure, focusing on a cybersecurity audit required by state mandate and a hydraulic study linked to improvements in water quality. Both topics were debated.
