The Board unanimously recommended Annual Town Meeting Article 30, which would remove the outdated “Summer Houses” term and clarify Accessory Dwelling Unit rules; it also approved several project-related decisions and continued major hearings to May 7.
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Article 30 would update local zoning language for accessory dwelling units and remove an obsolete use category, while retaining applicable setback requirements. Public hearings for proposed developments at 103 Boston Turnpike, 525 Hartford Turnpike, and 335 Maple Avenue were continued to May 7, 2026. The Board approved the 308 & 312 Boston Turnpike site plan and special permit by 5–0 and allowed lot releases for five Cypress Ridge units.
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Approved the March 5, 2026 minutes by a 5–0 vote, with a correction.
Approved bills as read by a 6–0 vote.
Continued the 103 Boston Turnpike site plan approval and special permit hearing to May 7, 2026.
Closed the 223 Hartford Turnpike public hearing, contingent on receiving a final confirmatory letter from Graves Engineering.
Continued the 525 Hartford Turnpike mixed-use development hearing to May 7, 2026.
Continued the 335 Maple Avenue site plan and special permit hearings to May 7, 2026. The proposed connector road was moved 20 feet east to increase the wetland buffer, reducing parking by approximately 8–10 spaces.
Closed the public hearing and unanimously recommended Annual Town Meeting Article 30 concerning Summer Houses and Accessory Dwelling Units.
Authorized the Clerk to sign the 33 & 35 Redland Road special permit decision by a 5–0 vote.
Authorized the Clerk to sign the 308 & 312 Boston Turnpike site plan decision and approved the related special permit, both by 5–0 votes.
Allowed lot releases for 10, 12, 14, 16, and 18 Conifer Circle by a 6–0 vote.
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