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A $65 million land sale advances the long-stalled redevelopment of the former South Weymouth Naval Air Station. New England Development and Brookfield Properties finalized the deal this week, pushing forward plans for housing, commercial development, infrastructure and open space across…
A $65 million land sale advances the long-stalled redevelopment of the former South Weymouth Naval Air Station. New England Development and Brookfield Properties finalized the deal this week, pushing forward plans for housing, commercial development, infrastructure and open space across…
Gloucester City Council unanimously approves 40-unit housing project for vacant Main Street bank site.
Gloucester City Council unanimously approves 40-unit housing project for vacant Main Street bank site.
Easton Planning Board unanimously approves South Street duplex and Langwater Estate land reorganization.
Dighton's Economic Development Committee approved a fully free sign giveaway for local businesses and tabled a dispute over its Chamber of Commerce representative seat at its July 27 monthly meeting.
Easton Planning Board unanimously approves South Street duplex and Langwater Estate land reorganization.
Dighton's Economic Development Committee approved a fully free sign giveaway for local businesses and tabled a dispute over its Chamber of Commerce representative seat at its July 27 monthly meeting.
Newington's Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously approved a special permit for a 264-seat performing arts center inside an existing warehouse at 50 Rockwell Road.
Bourne Planning Board unanimously approves mixed-use redevelopment of Sagamore warehouse site.
Scituate Planning Board unanimously approves mixed-use building and accessory dwelling unit at July 23 meeting.
Foxborough Planning Board approves downtown mixed-use permit and hears years of frustration over stalled Lawson Farms subdivision.
Foxborough Planning Board approves downtown mixed-use permit and hears years of frustration over stalled Lawson Farms subdivision.
Concord's MCI Master Plan Committee moves toward a standalone zoning district for the former prison site.
Scituate Planning Board unanimously approves mixed-use building and accessory dwelling unit at July 23 meeting.
Bourne Planning Board unanimously approves mixed-use redevelopment of Sagamore warehouse site.
Bellingham Planning Board advances Toll Brothers' 171-unit Red Mill subdivision toward a phasing overhaul that could shorten the project by four years.
Concord's MCI Master Plan Committee moves toward a standalone zoning district for the former prison site.
Bellingham Planning Board advances Toll Brothers' 171-unit Red Mill subdivision toward a phasing overhaul that could shorten the project by four years.
The Select Board delayed a final call on residential development at the town-owned Hawthorne oceanfront site despite appearing close to a decision, according to Patch. Separately, local fundraising effort Big Blue Bargains pledged to match up to $15,000 in donations toward a new communi…
Weymouth secured major funding tied to the former South Weymouth Naval Air Station redevelopment this week. The town negotiated an $11,551,500 upfront payment from the site's Master Developer for water and sewer infrastructure, while New England Development and Brookfield Properties adv…
The Select Board delayed a final call on residential development at the town-owned Hawthorne oceanfront site despite appearing close to a decision, according to Patch. Separately, local fundraising effort Big Blue Bargains pledged to match up to $15,000 in donations toward a new communi…
Weymouth secured major funding tied to the former South Weymouth Naval Air Station redevelopment this week. The town negotiated an $11,551,500 upfront payment from the site's Master Developer for water and sewer infrastructure, while New England Development and Brookfield Properties adv…
Boston's Public Facilities Commission unanimously approved all seven Department of Neighborhood Development votes on its July 22 agenda, advancing affordable housing, a community garden, and a pre-apprentice training center across Roxbury and Dorchester.
BPDA board closes out 2020 with unanimous approvals of a 40-unit Roxbury affordable homeownership project and a $97 million hotel renovation.
Boston Public Facilities Commission unanimously approves four city land conveyances totaling roughly $34,000 in sale revenue.
Boston Public Facilities Commission extends two Roxbury affordable housing projects delayed by soil contamination and tree-canopy concerns. The commission, chaired by Catherine Craven and including commissioners Larry Momoli and J.C.
Boston Public Facilities Commission extends two Roxbury affordable housing projects delayed by soil contamination and tree-canopy concerns. The commission, chaired by Catherine Craven and including commissioners Larry Momoli and J.C.
Bellingham Conservation Commission closes orders for three Red Mill on the Charles lots and continues dozens more to August 12.
Boston's Board of Appeal denied one East Boston residential project and approved three others plus a South Boston conversion at its July 22 hearing.
BPDA board closes out 2020 with unanimous approvals of a 40-unit Roxbury affordable homeownership project and a $97 million hotel renovation.
Boston's Public Facilities Commission unanimously approved all seven Department of Neighborhood Development votes on its July 22 agenda, advancing affordable housing, a community garden, and a pre-apprentice training center across Roxbury and Dorchester.
Boston's Board of Appeal denied one East Boston residential project and approved three others plus a South Boston conversion at its July 22 hearing.
Bellingham Conservation Commission closes orders for three Red Mill on the Charles lots and continues dozens more to August 12.
Boston Public Facilities Commission unanimously approves four city land conveyances totaling roughly $34,000 in sale revenue.
Newburyport's Planning Board approved a redevelopment plan for the long-vacant Brown School, tied to low-income housing tax credits. The move, which also involves asbestos remediation at the site, was reported by The Daily News of Newburyport. The same paper described thousands of visit…
Newburyport's Planning Board approved a redevelopment plan for the long-vacant Brown School, tied to low-income housing tax credits. The move, which also involves asbestos remediation at the site, was reported by The Daily News of Newburyport. The same paper described thousands of visit…
Winchester Planning Board clears procedural path for Rocky Ledge Terrace subdivision to shrink from three lots to two.
Gardner's Zoning Board of Appeals unanimously approved a special permit and a fall-zone variance for a multi-carrier cell tower at 677 Templeton Boulevard, clearing the final regulatory hurdles for an AT&T-anchored structure at the rear of the Walmart property.
Gardner's Zoning Board of Appeals unanimously approved a special permit and a fall-zone variance for a multi-carrier cell tower at 677 Templeton Boulevard, clearing the final regulatory hurdles for an AT&T-anchored structure at the rear of the Walmart property.
Winchester Planning Board clears procedural path for Rocky Ledge Terrace subdivision to shrink from three lots to two.
Boston launches public land audit identifying 1,200 city-owned parcels for housing and community development.
Boston launches public land audit identifying 1,200 city-owned parcels for housing and community development.
Boston launches public land audit identifying 1,200 city-owned parcels for housing and community development.
Arlington Redevelopment Board continues Chase Bank permit and approves two residential projects.
Arlington Redevelopment Board continues Chase Bank permit and approves two residential projects.
Boston's Public Improvement Commission unanimously approved a long-pending right-of-way package for a Roxbury homeownership project at its June 16, 2022 hearing.
Boston breaks ground on 142-unit fully affordable senior housing development at JJ Carroll Apartments in Brighton.
Boston's Public Improvement Commission unanimously approved a long-pending right-of-way package for a Roxbury homeownership project at its June 16, 2022 hearing.
Boston breaks ground on 142-unit fully affordable senior housing development at JJ Carroll Apartments in Brighton.
Haverhill Youth Soccer is enrolling players for its Development Program (Pre-K-Grade 2) and In-Town Soccer (Grades 3/4), with fees of $100-$125 per player, while a TOT Soccer program for 3-year-olds and a Travel program (Grades 3-8) competing in the Essex County Youth Soccer Association…
Haverhill Youth Soccer is enrolling players for its Development Program (Pre-K-Grade 2) and In-Town Soccer (Grades 3/4), with fees of $100-$125 per player, while a TOT Soccer program for 3-year-olds and a Travel program (Grades 3-8) competing in the Essex County Youth Soccer Association…
Scituate's Zoning Board of Appeals approved three residential special permits and accepted the withdrawal of a contested buildable-lot appeal at its July 16 meeting, with a sweeping change to state variance law looming over nearly every item.
Scituate's Zoning Board of Appeals approved three residential special permits and accepted the withdrawal of a contested buildable-lot appeal at its July 16 meeting, with a sweeping change to state variance law looming over nearly every item.
Acushnet's Planning Board, meeting with only three members, deferred a special permit hearing and approved two land actions at its July 16 session.
Bridgewater Planning Board approves four-lot Moxie Way subdivision, defers two cases amid water moratorium dispute.
Carlisle's Economic Vitality Committee set a September meeting with the new MCI master planning committee chair and debated how to formally represent commercial interests in the redevelopment of the former MCI-Concord prison site.
Bridgewater Planning Board approves four-lot Moxie Way subdivision, defers two cases amid water moratorium dispute.
Newbury Planning Board continues Central Street subdivision hearing, orders detailed intersection safety plan.
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