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The Planning Board voted 5-0 to recommend Town Meeting approval of Ballardvale Historic District bylaw revisions and continued review of the 100 River Road mixed-use project, focusing on whether its proposed 2,950 square feet of retail is sufficient.
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The Board supported updated rules for the Ballardvale Historic District and a separate administrative change allowing the Town to manage Registry of Deeds recording fees through a revolving fund. It did not decide the 100 River Road project; the hearing will continue on March 31, 2026, while the applicant and staff study retail space, lighting, landscaping, stormwater, and traffic issues. Staff also reported approximately $500,000 in Complete Streets funding for pedestrian and roadway improvements.
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