Townsend Affordable Housing Trust Discusses Hannes Road RFP and MBTA Compliance for Grants

Overview: The Townsend Affordable Housing Trust meeting focused on the critical development of an RFP for the Hannes Road parcel and discussions on compliance with MBTA zoning requirements. The board deliberated on timelines for the RFP, emphasized the importance of clarity in documentation, and recognized the necessity of compliance with MBTA zoning to secure significant grant funding.

Townsend Select Board Approves Filming of “Super Troopers 3” with Traffic Detours

Overview: The Townsend Select Board meeting on August 19, 2025, covered an array of topics, most notably approving the filming of “Super Troopers 3” at Cherry Hill Ice Cream, involving planned traffic detours and unique filming scenes. Other discussions included fiscal challenges, public safety staffing, and community projects.

Concerns Raised Over Herbicide Use at Townsend Soccer Fields Amid Conservation Efforts

Overview: The Townsend Conservation Commission meeting focused on the controversial use of herbicides on soccer fields and the ongoing development of a conservation plan. Key discussions revolved around the environmental implications of pesticide applications near the town’s water wells and the alignment of these practices with existing conservation restrictions.

Townsend Historic District Commission Grapples with Property Regulations and Technological Challenges

Overview: The Townsend Historic District Commission convened to address several issues, including the adherence to property regulations within the historic district, ongoing technological challenges with virtual meeting access, and the distinct roles of the commission compared to the Townsend Historical Society.

Townsend Grapples with Red Pine Scale Infestation and Erosion Control Challenges

Overview: The Townsend Conservation Commission meeting on August 13, 2025, focused on environmental issues, including a red pine scale infestation affecting town-owned property and ongoing challenges with erosion control. Members discussed the need for immediate action to manage the infestation, as well as the importance of proper oversight and compliance in construction activities to prevent ecological damage.