Meetings

SEP 10, '25

SEP 9, '25

Council approved multiple appointments (Design Review Committee, Board of Health, Council on Aging, Historical Commission), approved Administrative Order 2025-02 (city government reorganization), and voted to refer a $6 million operating override (2025-089) to Budget & Finance for placement on the Nov. 4 ballot. The council also referred traffic/parking ordinances (2025-090, 2025-091) and easement orders for 101-107 Market St (2025-093, 2025-094) to committee with second readings set for Sept. 23.

SEP 8, '25

Planning Board voted 5-0 to send positive recommendations to City Council on Bill 2025-082 (dispose of 24 S Hampton Rd., former AES) and Bill 2025-083 (rezoning portions of 24 S Hampton Rd. to R8), and approved the Special Permit and Site Plan decision for 38-40 Prospect St.

SEP 4, '25

The Commission designated 12 Center St as not historically significant; received an update on the proposed multi-building redevelopment at 230 Main St (preservation of the 230 Main structure, ~60–70 units, 10–15% affordable housing anticipated); and discussed a demolition-definition revision and a demolition application at 287 Elm St (Rocky Hill).

SEP 4, '25

Approved funding for Open Studios programming and marketing ($2,000 for music; up to $5,700 for marketing). A new mural by Kate Delaney at Eclipse Salon was announced.

SEP 3, '25

The TRC approved the amended Construction Management and Mitigation Plan (CMMP) for 26 Friend St., requiring an updated exhibit and coordination with DPW and public safety.

SEP 2, '25

Approved an Order of Conditions for 121 Whitehall Rd (dock), approved a modification relocating the plunge pool at 471 Main St, approved an Emergency Certification for tree removals at 6 Dennett St, and voted to release bonds for completed projects with Certificates of Compliance.

SEP 2, '25

Approved a new Section 15 Wine/Malt license for Shree Raavee, Inc (Sunoco) at 108 Macy St; commissioners also reviewed filing of local acceptance of MGL ch.138 §12D with City Council and discussed proposed licensing fee changes including a $200 transfer fee and raising one-day license fees to $50 (non-profits $0).

AUG 28, '25

Public hearings on a Chapter 40B comprehensive permit for eight one-bedroom rental units at 276-278-280 Main Street; a variance request to add an addition and garage at 9 Lake Attitash Road; and a special permit to create a 900 sq ft in-law apartment at 11 Whitewood Circle (applicant requests withdrawal).

AUG 27, '25

The committee reviewed and unanimously recommended conditions on the Order to Dispose of 24 S. Hampton Road (2025-082) to dedicate the open-space parcel for Article 97 passive/active recreation and to ensure trail access to Rowell Street; the committee also unanimously approved the related zoning map amendment (Ordinance 2025-083) for 24 S. Hampton Road.

AUG 26, '25

AUG 20, '25

CPC met with the Open Space, Natural Resources, and Trails Committee to discuss Community Preservation Plan priorities including land acquisition (notably 128 Kimball Road), passive-recreation and trail connectivity, accessibility improvements, and long-range funding options such as bonding.

AUG 20, '25

Board approved the Medical Delegation Administration policy (establishing school-wide storage of an opioid antagonist in first-aid boxes).

AUG 20, '25

Review of the Construction Management and Mitigation Plan (CMMP) for 26 Friend St.; committee requested revised exhibit showing deliveries, parking laydown, dumpster/staging, and sidewalk-closure details and asked the applicant to return to finalize.

AUG 19, '25

Friends selected Little Green Light as the donor management software; the Library's Charitable Trust will accept cash and check donations into an unrestricted trust; the committee set a target to have an Annual Giving Campaign ready for Giving Tuesday (12/2/2025).

AUG 19, '25

Agenda includes staff briefings and regional reports on public health operations — mosquito spraying, a toxic spill update, and an Ekiomille rat eradication trial — plus the MVPHA FY25 report. The board will also discuss Lake Gardner signage and revision of BOH rules and regulations.

AUG 13, '25

Trustees approved a recurring half-hour delayed opening each month for staff meetings, authorized adjusted library hours on Oct 27–28 for staff conference attendance, and approved using unrestricted Trust funds to hire a leadership coach for the director.

AUG 12, '25

AUG 11, '25

Planning Board approved sign permits for a new restaurant drive‑through at 37 Clarks Rd and an updated hanging sign at 26 Market St, and approved a site plan to convert a detached shed into a ~700 sq ft detached ADU at 28 Back River Rd (with a stipulation requiring return if the façade or footprint changes).

AUG 7, '25

Approved roof snow-fence installation at 15 Sparhawk St; Commission agreed to provide a revised letter of support for 45 Main St (Fuller Building) state tax-credit application; determined 38–44 Prospect St historically eligible for a Historic Preservation Special Permit and adopted new two-week submission deadlines for applications.