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📋 Proposed Conservation Commission · July 8, 2026
Battery storage system — 26 Pearl Street
New hearing on a standalone energy storage system (ESS) proposed within Riverfront Area, 100-foot buffer, and an isolated vegetated wetland; applicant ZPB 2020-030, LLC.
📍 26 Pearl Street
Why this matters: Battery facility near wetlands could affect nearby properties
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🔄 Postponed Conservation Commission · July 8, 2026
Blackstone Street improvements (BWP-376)
Continued hearing on wetland alteration for infrastructure, utilities, and grading in an undeveloped section of Blackstone Street.
📍 Blackstone Street
Why this matters: Road/utility work extending an undeveloped street
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📋 Proposed Conservation Commission · July 8, 2026
'Red Mill on the Charles' subdivision — Mechanic & Mill Street
Large residential development (Toll Northeast V Corp.) with dozens of single-family homes and townhouses at Map 31, Lot 13-1; many lots heard July 8, many continued to July 22, 2026.
📍 Mechanic Street and Mill Street (Map 31, Lot 13-1)
Why this matters: Major new subdivision affecting traffic and area
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📋 Proposed Conservation Commission · July 8, 2026
Red Mill roadway/stormwater amendment (BWP-268)
Amendment request for adjustments to roadway, stormwater management infrastructure, and site grading within the Red Mill development.
📍 Mechanic Street and Mill Street (Map 31, Lot 13-1)
Why this matters: Stormwater/road changes tied to large subdivision
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💬 Discussed Other Business — policies, certifications, and Silver Lake Dam vote Conservation Commission · July 8, 2026
Discussion of submittal and tree-removal policies, 77 Bruce Road Certificate of Compliance, Lakeview Ave sign (Map 65, Lot 17), and a vote on 100 Cross Street/Silver Lake Dam emergency certification.
📍 100 Cross Street; 77 Bruce Road; Lakeview Ave
Why this matters: Silver Lake Dam and tree-removal policy affect residents
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💬 Discussed Solid Waste (Trash) Rate Increase / Vote Select Board · July 6, 2026
Continued discussion and vote on a trash rate increase at 8:00 PM on July 6.
💰 Trash rate increase, amount unspecified
Why this matters: Directly raises household trash fees
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📋 Proposed Bid Award — Water & Sewer Chemicals via SERSG Select Board · July 6, 2026
Bid award for water and sewer treatment chemicals purchased through the SERSG cooperative.
Why this matters: Affects water/sewer operating costs
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📋 Proposed Local Regulatory and Use Agreement — Curtis Apartments Bellingham LLC Select Board · July 6, 2026
Vote to execute a local regulatory and use agreement with Curtis Apartments Bellingham LLC.
Why this matters: Apartment development affecting nearby property
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🔄 Postponed 46 Depot St — Comprehensive Permit (continued) Zoning Board (ZBA) · July 2, 2026
Continued hearing on Fair Housing Solutions' proposed 58-unit, single-story, age-restricted (55+) rental community with parking, landscaping and open space at 46 Depot Street (Map 44, Lot 30).
📍 46 Depot Street
Why this matters: Large 58-unit development affecting nearby property
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📋 Proposed 11 Summer St — Special Permit, change of nonconforming use Zoning Board (ZBA) · July 2, 2026
New hearing on Owen Harren's request to change the use of the pre-existing nonconforming property at 11 Summer Street (Map 94, Lot 257).
📍 11 Summer Street
Why this matters: Use change could affect neighborhood character
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📋 Proposed 70 Prospect St — Special Permit, kennel Zoning Board (ZBA) · July 2, 2026
New hearing on owners' request to keep more than 5 dogs as an accessory use at 70 Prospect Street (Map 94, Lot 81A).
📍 70 Prospect Street
Why this matters: More than 5 dogs near neighbors
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🔄 Postponed 180 Paine Street Preliminary Subdivision Planning Board · June 25, 2026
NECC Holdings' proposed 6-lot, ~1,055-foot-roadway subdivision on ~338.5 acres (Map 95/96/97) — applicant requesting continuation to July 23, 2026.
📍 180 Paine Street
Why this matters: Large 338-acre subdivision affecting nearby property
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Write to the board before the meeting
Often more effective than speaking at the meeting itself — board members read constituent email, and a handful of messages on one topic gets noticed. Each board's contact page is linked from its meetings above.
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Know the appeal windows
Some decisions aren't final right away — zoning board rulings, for example, can be appealed to Superior Court within 20 days. Items with an open appeal window are flagged above with a countdown.
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