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12 items · last 90 days
Decisions and notable items from recent meetings, most significant first.
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📋 ProposedZoning Board (ZBA) · July 9, 2026
O'Crisp, LLC (The Hillside Pub) – Special Permit for Outdoor Live Entertainment
Hearing on a special permit to allow live entertainment on the outdoor patio at 2 Royall Avenue (Case 16-26-SP-V).
📍 2 Royall Avenue
Why this matters: Outdoor live music near residential areas may affect neighbors.
Ponkapoag Civic Association – Special Permit to Extend Pool Hours
Request to modify a pre-existing non-conforming use at 17 Greenbriar Road to keep the pool open until 9PM on two evenings per month (Case 17-26-ENCU-SP-V).
📍 17 Greenbriar Road
Why this matters: Later pool hours could affect nearby residents.
📋 ProposedAppointment of Allyson Podgurski to Multiple CommitteesSelect Board · June 30, 2026
Finance Director/Town Accountant Allyson Podgurski appointed to Affordable Housing Trust, Health Insurance Advisory Committee, and Water Sewer Rate Policy Committee effective July 1.
Why this matters: Water/sewer rate and affordable housing committees affect fees and local development.
📋 ProposedWetland Notice of Intent – 3 Roberts Road (DEP 124-13XX)Conservation Commission · June 24, 2026
Public hearing on a 318 sq ft wood-framed addition with full foundation on the north side of an existing home, sited within the 100-foot wetland buffer zone.
📍 3 Roberts Road, Parcel #42-19
Why this matters: Construction near wetland buffer; affects nearby water resources.
📋 ProposedCertificate of Compliance (Full) – 738 Turnpike Street (SMP 163-17/246-17)Conservation Commission · June 24, 2026
Full compliance certificate requested for completed demolition of a commercial building and construction of a new commercial building with expanded parking and stormwater system.
📍 738 Turnpike Street, Parcel #90-2
Why this matters: Commercial redevelopment along Turnpike corridor.
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