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Site plans, special permits, subdivisions, and commercial and residential development projects.
Bloomfield's Economic Development subcommittee took up the proposed Plan of Conservation and Development, with a January hearing planned. From our own coverage: Economic Development committee hears draft town plan.
Bloomfield's Economic Development subcommittee took up the proposed Plan of Conservation and Development, with a January hearing planned. From our own coverage: Economic Development committee hears draft town plan.
Planning Board takes up a Broadway site plan and a 225-megawatt Pennsylvania Avenue battery project, with residents pressing the developer. From our own coverage: Planning Board takes up Broadway site plan and battery storage hearing.
Planning Board takes up a Broadway site plan and a 225-megawatt Pennsylvania Avenue battery project, with residents pressing the developer. From our own coverage: Planning Board takes up Broadway site plan and battery storage hearing.
Conservation Commission opens Pleasant Street subdivision hearing. From our own coverage: Conservation Commission opens Pleasant Street subdivision hearing.
Andover's Economic Development Commission will hold a special meeting Tuesday evening, one of several town board sessions set for the week ahead.
The Majestic Mill Brook condominium development earned three regional homebuilding awards, presented by the Builders and Remodelers Association of Greater Boston.
Methuen's Community Development Board has cancelled its Nov. 10 meeting, while the City Council meets twice Monday night.
Salem Redevelopment Authority reviewed a proposed sunset curfew for Charlotte Forten Park and a $20,000 Haunted Happenings grant request. From our own coverage: Redevelopment Authority takes up Charlotte Forten Park curfew; Rooftop wind ordinance hearing draws Planning Board questions.
The Majestic Mill Brook condominium development earned three regional homebuilding awards, presented by the Builders and Remodelers Association of Greater Boston.
Conservation Commission opens Pleasant Street subdivision hearing. From our own coverage: Conservation Commission opens Pleasant Street subdivision hearing.
Salem Redevelopment Authority reviewed a proposed sunset curfew for Charlotte Forten Park and a $20,000 Haunted Happenings grant request. From our own coverage: Redevelopment Authority takes up Charlotte Forten Park curfew; Rooftop wind ordinance hearing draws Planning Board questions.
Methuen's Community Development Board has cancelled its Nov. 10 meeting, while the City Council meets twice Monday night.
Holyoke's Planning Board will hold a Tuesday Zoom hearing on a 184,900-square-foot Walmart Supercenter at the former Kmart site.
Holyoke's Planning Board will hold a Tuesday Zoom hearing on a 184,900-square-foot Walmart Supercenter at the former Kmart site.
Saugus Planning Board approved the Broadway site plan and master plan 3-0 and continued a battery storage hearing to Dec. 17. The Thursday vote covers 920 through 950 Broadway and carries conditions including a Job Lot access easement and sidewalk links.
The Town of Amherst announced that the Board of Selectmen adopted updated Community Development and Fire Department fee schedules on Aug. 10. They took effect Aug. 11 and cover building, planning, zoning and fire permits, inspections and applications.
Conservation Commission opened the Pleasant Street subdivision hearing and continued it to November 19, while issuing orders for Otis and Glenwood streets and accepting Vesta Road land.
Saugus Planning Board approved the Broadway site plan and master plan 3-0 and continued a battery storage hearing to Dec. 17. The Thursday vote covers 920 through 950 Broadway and carries conditions including a Job Lot access easement and sidewalk links.
Conservation Commission opened the Pleasant Street subdivision hearing and continued it to November 19, while issuing orders for Otis and Glenwood streets and accepting Vesta Road land.
Framingham's Division of Planning and Community Development opened its portal for fiscal 2028 Community Development Block Grant applications. From our own coverage: Framingham opens FY28 Community Development Block Grant applications; Framingham seeks two volunteers for Traffic Commission.
Holyoke Planning Board will hold a Zoom hearing Nov. 10 on the site plan for a Walmart Supercenter at the former Kmart.
Zoning Board of Appeals weighs Ridge Road subdivision for four homes. From our own coverage: Zoning Board of Appeals weighs Ridge Road subdivision for four homes.
Framingham's Division of Planning and Community Development opened its portal for fiscal 2028 Community Development Block Grant applications. From our own coverage: Framingham opens FY28 Community Development Block Grant applications; Framingham seeks two volunteers for Traffic Commission.
Zoning Board of Appeals weighs Ridge Road subdivision for four homes. From our own coverage: Zoning Board of Appeals weighs Ridge Road subdivision for four homes.
Holyoke Planning Board will hold a Zoom hearing Nov. 10 on the site plan for a Walmart Supercenter at the former Kmart.
Amherst fee schedules for community development and fire updated. From our own coverage: Amherst fee schedules for community development and fire updated.
Wayland's Planning Board approved the Happy Hollow water plant and Castle Road pump station site plan 5-0, with conditions, closing the hearing.
The Planning Board's chair argued Natick's zoning motion order violates state law, but took no vote; hearings and the 0 Pleasant Street subdivision continue to Nov. 18.
The Maynard Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a remote public hearing Nov. 23 at 7 p.m. on a special permit request for an addition at 17 Crane Avenue that would extend a setback nonconformity.
Wayland's Planning Board approved the Happy Hollow water plant and Castle Road pump station site plan 5-0, with conditions, closing the hearing.
The Planning Board's chair argued Natick's zoning motion order violates state law, but took no vote; hearings and the 0 Pleasant Street subdivision continue to Nov. 18.
Framingham's Division of Planning and Community Development opened its portal for fiscal 2028 Community Development Block Grant applications. Nonprofits and city departments have until Dec. 11, 2026 to apply.
The Planning Board approved a definitive subdivision certificate for PB 2609 on Main Street after closing the public hearing.
The Belmont Zoning Board of Appeals granted six special permits and continued two cases on Nov. 2.
The Lowell Planning Board voted 5-0 to approve a site plan converting the former Lowell District Court building into housing with ground-floor commercial space.
The Lowell Planning Board voted 5-0 to approve a site plan converting the former Lowell District Court building into housing with ground-floor commercial space.
A motion before the Gravel Committee stated that a Vineyard Investments subdivision at 154 Agricultural Avenue does not need a gravel removal permit.
A motion before the Gravel Committee stated that a Vineyard Investments subdivision at 154 Agricultural Avenue does not need a gravel removal permit.
The Planning Board approved a definitive subdivision certificate for PB 2609 on Main Street after closing the public hearing.
The Belmont Zoning Board of Appeals granted six special permits and continued two cases on Nov. 2.
Rutland's Development and Industrial Commission convenes Monday evening for its regular meeting. From our own coverage: Town weighs options before Nov. 23 streetlight shutoff. Also in today's brief (2 items): Development and Industrial Commission meets Monday.
Rutland's Development and Industrial Commission convenes Monday evening for its regular meeting. From our own coverage: Town weighs options before Nov. 23 streetlight shutoff. Also in today's brief (2 items): Development and Industrial Commission meets Monday.
Economic Development Committee meets Nov. 4. Also in today's brief (10 items): Economic Development Committee meets Nov. 4; Ordinance Committee meets Nov. 5 on town code; WHS collects clothing donations for Give-A-Wey event; Winter farmers market opens Nov. 8 at Chapman.
Short-handed zoning board approves five permits, delays contested Pleasant Street housing case to Nov. 17. From our own coverage: Zoning board approves five special permits.
Planning Board weighs first subdivision rewrite since 1985. From our own coverage: Planning Board weighs first subdivision rewrite since 1985; License Commission takes up alcohol hours, fire safety compliance.
Planning Board weighs first subdivision rewrite since 1985. From our own coverage: Planning Board weighs first subdivision rewrite since 1985; License Commission takes up alcohol hours, fire safety compliance.
Short-handed zoning board approves five permits, delays contested Pleasant Street housing case to Nov. 17. From our own coverage: Zoning board approves five special permits.
Economic Development Committee meets Nov. 4. Also in today's brief (10 items): Economic Development Committee meets Nov. 4; Ordinance Committee meets Nov. 5 on town code; WHS collects clothing donations for Give-A-Wey event; Winter farmers market opens Nov. 8 at Chapman.
Development projects across town face new questions over completion timelines, Swampscott Tides reports.
Development projects across town face new questions over completion timelines, Swampscott Tides reports.
The Town of Darien posted a fourth draft of its Plan of Conservation and Development, dated July 21, 2026.
The Watertown Zoning Board of Appeals unanimously approved special permits for renovations at 48-50 California Street and 60 Catherine Road after reorganizing its leadership.
The Watertown Zoning Board of Appeals unanimously approved special permits for renovations at 48-50 California Street and 60 Catherine Road after reorganizing its leadership.
Vinnin Square redevelopment brings new restaurants, apartments. Also in today's brief (2 items): Vinnin Square redevelopment brings new restaurants, apartments; UUCGL tops $1 million in grants, scholarships.
Vinnin Square redevelopment brings new restaurants, apartments. Also in today's brief (2 items): Vinnin Square redevelopment brings new restaurants, apartments; UUCGL tops $1 million in grants, scholarships.
Quincy's Zoning Board voted 4-1 to approve a renovation at 95 Rockland Street after the developer dropped a contested plan to subdivide the waterfront lot.
The Harwich Planning Board approved a two-lot subdivision at 650 Depot Street and continued two other hearings to November 10.
The Danvers Planning Board approved special permits, waivers and site plans for two Maple Street redevelopments.
Quincy's Zoning Board voted 4-1 to approve a renovation at 95 Rockland Street after the developer dropped a contested plan to subdivide the waterfront lot.
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