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Cottage Overlay

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Aug 21, 2026

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Meeting coverage connected to Cottage Overlay.

Briefing

Mar 19, 2026

Cottage District Disapproval Motion Fails

The Finance Committee’s motion to recommend disapproval of the Cottage Overlay District zoning bylaw and map amendments failed on a 4-0-1 vote. Recommendations on those articles, the charter amendments, free-cash use to reduce the fiscal year 2027 tax levy, and other warrant articles remained pending for a later meeting.

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Briefing

Mar 12, 2026

Committee backs historic tax deferral

The Finance Committee recommended approval, 5-0-0, of a revised tax deferral for renovations to older homes, covering up to $500,000 of increased assessed value.

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Cottage Overlay

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Cottage District Disapproval Motion Fails

Committee backs historic tax deferral

Committee Endorses Traffic Camera Legislation

Garage and Porch Plans Approved