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The Zoning Board of Appeals voted 3-0 to continue the public hearing on Melanson Development’s Chapter 40B proposal for 64 rental units and ground-floor commercial space at 278 and 292 Washington St and 12 and 16-20 Swanton St. The hearing will resume February 11, 2026, to address traffic, stormwater, and design responses before a planned February 25 conclusion.
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The project is not yet approved. The developer will continue refining building details, landscaping, sidewalks, lighting, and tree maintenance plans, while the board reviews traffic and stormwater information. The developer confirmed responsibility for maintaining the site’s trees and sidewalks.
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