P&Z commissioners and neighbors questioned the private school’s goal of sustainability. They said an increase in enrollment of 50 students would offset any decrease in traffic from an aggressive busing program. Continue Reading →
Mary Jenkins
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Neighbors Weigh in on Proposed Residential Development at Former Honda Site
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Discussion touched on pedestrian and vehicular safety, as well as the relevance of environmental remediation at 315 Milbank Ave scheduled for summer 2024. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Business, Government, Real Estate, affordable housing, Caspi Development, Dennis Yeskey, Honda, Joshua Caspi
P&Z Watch: Commission Unanimously Approves CMS Municipal Improvement; Moves Site Plan to Final
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“We’ve evaluated the ed specs, costs, safety, ADA, neighbors, pedestrians, bicycles, traffic, buses, cars, parking, trees, wildlife, conservation, energy, parks, sports, drainage, zoning, building code and more. We’ve been super thoughtful. This school will have a connection to the outdoors. There’s so many good things about it. It’s crystal clear that this campus project complies with the POCD.” – Clare Kilgallen Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Schools, Arn Welles, Ashley Cole, Central Middle School, Clare Kilgallen, Dina Urso, Dorothy Simone
P&Z Watch: Few Fans for 40-Unit “Assisted Housing” Development Behind Bank of America
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“I think it’s clear and you would agree that the loan the trust is committed to giving this project is financial assistance?” Bob Barolak asked. “With respect I think it’s hogwash,” Mr. Cohen said, characterizing the $100,000 as not significant assistance on a project of the size proposed. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, 8-30g, affordable housing trust fund, Arn Welles, assisted housing, Bank of America, Bob Barolak, Bruce Cohen
P&Z WATCH: Short Term Rental Reg Considered, C/O and Parking Would be Required
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“I’d like to have something more in line with some of the other communities that require short term rentals to be registered with the town. They even pay a fee and there are penalties if you don’t abide.” – Wyn McDaniel, chair RTM district 7 Continue Reading →