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Site plans, special permits, subdivisions, and commercial and residential development projects.
Shirley recorded 20 property transfers between Aug. 14 and Sept. 12, with 17 disclosing a sale price. Prices ranged from $113,000 to $925,000, with a median of $317,100. The top sale was $925,000 for a property listed only as "Shirley, MA" in deed records, sold to Crescent Street LLC. Six of the 20
Wayland's Zoning Board of Appeals unanimously approved special permits for two residential projects and debated the sweeping effect of recent state zoning law changes at its September 8 meeting.
Wayland's Zoning Board of Appeals unanimously approved special permits for two residential projects and debated the sweeping effect of recent state zoning law changes at its September 8 meeting.
Wellesley Youth Hockey has scheduled a Sept. 11 Body Contact & Angling Clinic led by USA Hockey's Manager of Player Development, Jason Guerriero, open to PeeWees, Bantams, U12 Girls and U14 Girls and capped at 48 skaters. Wellesley Youth Basketball Association posted two "WHS Raiders Cl…
Wellesley Youth Hockey has scheduled a Sept. 11 Body Contact & Angling Clinic led by USA Hockey's Manager of Player Development, Jason Guerriero, open to PeeWees, Bantams, U12 Girls and U14 Girls and capped at 48 skaters. Wellesley Youth Basketball Association posted two "WHS Raiders Cl…
Planning Board approves six site plan modifications, continues Winston Estates hearing. Chairman Kathleen Lara presided as the board heard a public presentation on Winston Estates, a 192-unit residential development proposed for Sackett Lake Road combining single-family and row housing units, and
MassDevelopment will hold a September 3 hearing on $83 million in bonds to fund Babson College building projects in Wellesley and Needham. The hearing, announced in a town of Wellesley News Flash alert, comes as the Wellesley School Committee moves ahead with a previously approved plan …
MassDevelopment will hold a September 3 hearing on $83 million in bonds to fund Babson College building projects in Wellesley and Needham. The hearing, announced in a town of Wellesley News Flash alert, comes as the Wellesley School Committee moves ahead with a previously approved plan …
A $65 million land sale between New England Development and Brookfield Properties is advancing the long-planned South Weymouth Naval Air Station redevelopment across Weymouth, Rockland and Abington. Town officials confirmed the deal builds on a previously announced $11.5 million infrast…
A $65 million land sale between New England Development and Brookfield Properties is advancing the long-planned South Weymouth Naval Air Station redevelopment across Weymouth, Rockland and Abington. Town officials confirmed the deal builds on a previously announced $11.5 million infrast…
Ayer lifted a stop-work order on the Lincoln Hills development Friday, clearing the way for construction to resume, town officials said. The Aug. 28, 2026 notice, posted under the town's News Flash as "Statement on Lincoln Hills - Stop Work Order Lifted," did not specify why the origina…
Ayer lifted a stop-work order on the Lincoln Hills development Friday, clearing the way for construction to resume, town officials said. The Aug. 28, 2026 notice, posted under the town's News Flash as "Statement on Lincoln Hills - Stop Work Order Lifted," did not specify why the origina…
Jay Economic Development Committee establishes Short-Term Rental Task Force. The committee formed the task force, to be chaired by Matt Stanley and Deputy Supervisor Tom McDonald, to assess impacts on housing affordability, school budgets, and property assessments. County data shows over 200 active
Brookhaven approves 12 development projects, authorizes 1.2 million dollars in bonds. The Town Board unanimously approved site plans, land divisions, and variance applications during an August 27 meeting, including a project for NYU Langone Hospitals at Patchogue that drew support from New York
A Boston housing redevelopment project has grown to more than $2 million in funding, according to Boston Patch. The outlet also reported that a Roxbury sunflower garden party hosted by Madison Park Development Corporation returns to Grove Hall this week, while Boston-based Shanghai Ravi…
A Boston housing redevelopment project has grown to more than $2 million in funding, according to Boston Patch. The outlet also reported that a Roxbury sunflower garden party hosted by Madison Park Development Corporation returns to Grove Hall this week, while Boston-based Shanghai Ravi…
East Brunswick supervisors approve Zitkus development plan after county review. The Board of Supervisors granted final plan approval without conditions on July 28 after the county planning department completed its review, allowing recorded plans to return to the applicant. In separate actions, the
Canterbury Planning Board shelves subdivision ordinance revision. The Board deferred rewriting its Cluster Subdivision Ordinance after Earney Mayo of Silver Creek Development, LLC presented a preconceptual plan for an eight-lot subdivision on the Rural portion of a split-zone property at 22
Braintree officials scheduled a public informational meeting on the redevelopment of the Logan Express facility, town hall announced Tuesday. The alert, posted through the town's News Flash system on August 25, did not include a specific date, time, or location for the session, leaving …
Braintree officials scheduled a public informational meeting on the redevelopment of the Logan Express facility, town hall announced Tuesday. The alert, posted through the town's News Flash system on August 25, did not include a specific date, time, or location for the session, leaving …
Billerica's Select Board began its Aug. 17 meeting with a moment of silence honoring four residents who died, including two men remembered for coaching local youth: Otis Thorlander, a longtime wrestling and football coach called a mentor to generations of Billerica kids, and Kevin Heffe…
Billerica's Select Board began its Aug. 17 meeting with a moment of silence honoring four residents who died, including two men remembered for coaching local youth: Otis Thorlander, a longtime wrestling and football coach called a mentor to generations of Billerica kids, and Kevin Heffe…
Weymouth relocated an upcoming redevelopment meeting for the South Weymouth Naval Air Station to Chapman Middle School this week. The Town's News Flash said a joint venture of New England Development and BGRE, formerly Brookfield Properties, will begin construction activity tied to the …
Weymouth relocated an upcoming redevelopment meeting for the South Weymouth Naval Air Station to Chapman Middle School this week. The Town's News Flash said a joint venture of New England Development and BGRE, formerly Brookfield Properties, will begin construction activity tied to the …
Conservation Commission reviews four development applications for environmental compliance. Chair Dean Anson presided as the board examined a five-lot subdivision at 1206 Old North Main Street, a mixed-use development at White Oaks, a multi-family building at 59 Doe Avenue with building area in a
Sterling Township supervisors order formal complaint against butcher shop on Callapoose Road. The Board voted 2-0-1 to direct Solicitor Jeff Treat to draft the complaint, with Supervisor Roger Swingle abstaining. The board unanimously approved the Ziegler minor subdivision conditionally, with
A U.K.-based asset manager acquired a Baker Avenue property in Concord for its first ground-up U.S. development, Boston Agent Magazine reported Wednesday. Town officials opened public forums for Sept. 4 and Sept. 8 on a planned system for reporting bias and hate incidents, while the Com…
A U.K.-based asset manager acquired a Baker Avenue property in Concord for its first ground-up U.S. development, Boston Agent Magazine reported Wednesday. Town officials opened public forums for Sept. 4 and Sept. 8 on a planned system for reporting bias and hate incidents, while the Com…
Laconia approves minor site plan for 43 Washington Street facility. The Technical Review Committee unanimously approved the project on August 18, authorizing demolition of an approximately 8,500-square-foot convent building and construction of an 813-square-foot addition with accessible restrooms
Acton's Planning Board has scheduled a public hearing on a proposed development at 96 Pope Road for Tuesday, Aug. 18. The hearing is one of three town board meetings scheduled that evening, alongside the Commission on Disabilities and the Land Stewardship Committee. Acton Public Library…
Dover's Housing Task Force opened an anonymous resident survey this week to help shape the town's Housing Development Study and Plan. The Tree Preservation Committee launched a companion survey, open through September 11, 2026, to gather resident priorities on future tree protection rul…
Dover's Housing Task Force opened an anonymous resident survey this week to help shape the town's Housing Development Study and Plan. The Tree Preservation Committee launched a companion survey, open through September 11, 2026, to gather resident priorities on future tree protection rul…
Acton's Planning Board has scheduled a public hearing on a proposed development at 96 Pope Road for Tuesday, Aug. 18. The hearing is one of three town board meetings scheduled that evening, alongside the Commission on Disabilities and the Land Stewardship Committee. Acton Public Library…
Eden Planning Board outlines conditions for Southwest Supply expansion site plan. The board, chaired by Dan Buchanan, specified that approvals from the Department of Transportation, revised DEC air pollution certificate, and Erie County Water Authority must be secured before approval. Applicant
The Commission on Aging approved routine prior minutes and heard a feasibility pitch for adaptive reuse of the abandoned Middle Haddam School into affordable housing for older adults. Attorney Brian Corvo, representing Vesta Corporation, outlined a preliminary plan requiring town sale of a
Peabody Planning Board splits 4-1 on a Lowell Street subdivision and tightens its late-filing rules.
Peabody Planning Board splits 4-1 on a Lowell Street subdivision and tightens its late-filing rules.
Barnstable's zoning committee advances a two-tier home occupation permit framework, dropping a proposed site plan review step.
Barnstable's zoning committee advances a two-tier home occupation permit framework, dropping a proposed site plan review step.
Planning Commission approves site plan, continues horse stable review. The Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously approved its July 13 minutes and approved a site plan for 1 Greenwoods Turnpike, requiring all parking occur on Greenwoods Turnpike road and the applicant's driveway. Two commercial
Economic Development Committee lauds McDonald's opening, pursues community events structure. The committee reviewed McDonald's July 15 opening, which added more than 35 employees and new taxable value to the town with potential meals and rooms tax revenue through state distributions. Owner Mike
Planning Board approves Abberton Road subdivision with conditions. The board unanimously approved a subdivision creating three lots from 22 Abberton Road with lot line adjustments to adjoining properties. Lot 28-0 will retain 43 acres with the existing house; Lot 28-1 will have 71.3 acres on
The Hillsborough Conservation Commission reviewed a Sawmill Road subdivision application and submitted detailed comments citing missing required elements. Chair Richard Head raised concerns about buildable area delineation, required environmental permits, and potential wetland impacts during site
Brookline planning officials proposed a streamlined special permit process for one- and two-family homes and expanded ADU assistance Wednesday. The Department of Planning & Community Development's newsletter also set upcoming public meeting dates, while the MBTA issued an update on the …
Brookline planning officials proposed a streamlined special permit process for one- and two-family homes and expanded ADU assistance Wednesday. The Department of Planning & Community Development's newsletter also set upcoming public meeting dates, while the MBTA issued an update on the …
Stoneham Select Board approves $525,000 in fees tied to 24-unit Main Street project.
Planning Board conditionally approves Split Rock four-lot subdivision. Chairman Rob Hayward led a 3-2 vote granting conditional approval to Split Rock Partners for Tax Map #226 Lot 16, allowing the applicant to proceed while Red McCarthy and Doug Glover complete drainage reviews by September. The
Planning Board approves subdivision revision, seeks path forward on private road adoption. The Albany Planning Board unanimously approved a revision to a minor subdivision on Map 10 Lot 19. The board also discussed the Chocorua View/Heights subdivision off Drake Hill Road; owner Jonathan Penni
Stoneham Select Board approves $525,000 in fees tied to 24-unit Main Street project.
Albany Planning Board approves Frechette subdivision after surveyor corrects acreage discrepancy. Chair Sean Wadsworth led the five-member board in voting unanimously (5-0) to accept the application creating a new Lot 19.1 of approximately 2.65 acres. Surveyor Andrew Fisher, representing Jeffery
Providence Township supervisors approve Creekside development security reduction and settlement. Chairman John Schroeder, Vice Chairman J. Pepper Goslin, and Member Lori Crossen approved a financial security reduction for the Creekside Phase 3 & 4 land development project from $181,550 to $43,148
Framingham approved $383,750 in Community Development Block Grant funding Tuesday, boosting the city's civic-improvement pipeline. The City of Framingham also opened sponsorship opportunities for the second annual Framingham Fest, inviting local businesses to help fund the community cel…
Dover's Housing Task Force opened an anonymous survey this week to gather resident input for its Housing Development Study and Plan. The Tree Preservation Committee launched a companion survey seeking priorities for the town's tree canopy, open through September 11, 2026. Elsewhere, Dov…
Framingham approved $383,750 in Community Development Block Grant funding Tuesday, boosting the city's civic-improvement pipeline. The City of Framingham also opened sponsorship opportunities for the second annual Framingham Fest, inviting local businesses to help fund the community cel…
Dover's Housing Task Force opened an anonymous survey this week to gather resident input for its Housing Development Study and Plan. The Tree Preservation Committee launched a companion survey seeking priorities for the town's tree canopy, open through September 11, 2026. Elsewhere, Dov…
Manchester-by-the-Sea Planning Board approves duplex special permit, defers Housing Production Plan vote. The board voted five to zero Monday to approve a special permit for Todd T.
Dartmouth Planning Board continues State Road special permit hearing to August 31. Director of Planning Daniel Gioiosa told the board a report on sewer capacity for the 813 State Road project "was readied late" the prior Friday, and the board voted 4-0 to continue the hearing.
Billerica Planning Board approves Shamrock Road subdivision, sends Tech Park rezoning to fall Town Meeting.
Billerica Planning Board approves Shamrock Road subdivision, sends Tech Park rezoning to fall Town Meeting.
Manchester-by-the-Sea Planning Board approves duplex special permit, defers Housing Production Plan vote. The board voted five to zero Monday to approve a special permit for Todd T.
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