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Aug 13, 2026

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Zoning Committee Delays Two Property Decisions

Published Aug 13, 2026

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Briefing

Jun 24, 2026

Zoning Committee Approves Housing Proposals

The committee approved zoning changes and permits supporting a single-family home, 14 to 16 additional mobile-home units, and a 34-lot residential development. It also approved a permit for entertainment, food, and alcohol service at 300 Carew Street, while continuing a four-dog kennel application for further inspections.

2 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

May 27, 2026

Housing Development Review Continued

The committee continued review of a proposed 34-lot residential development at 326 Chicopee Street to June 24, 2026. City Engineering noted that 31 lots would need frontage waivers and 28 would need lot-area waivers, while Fire and Planning staff raised access, parking, density, and design concerns.

1 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Apr 29, 2026

Storage Conversion Permit Approved

The committee approved a special permit to convert existing garage bays at 649 Meadow St. into public storage rental units, subject to a Fire Department reinspection and installation of No Parking and Fire Lane signs.

1 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Feb 25, 2026

Council approves James Street restaurant zoning

The committee unanimously approved changing approximately 9,780 square feet at 749 James St. from Residential A to Business A so the property can be used for a restaurant.

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Briefing

Jan 28, 2026

Zoning Committee Delays Two Property Decisions

The committee unanimously continued both zoning matters to February 25, 2026. A proposed restaurant at 749 James Street was postponed because the applicant was absent, while the towing and storage business proposed for 78 West Street was delayed so the committee can receive more legal and enforcement information.

2 min readMunicipal coverage