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Cooling Off Period
On February 14, 2022, the Millbury Planning Board denied the a multifamily special permit and site plan review application for the proposed Rice Pond Village project, under 760 CMR 56.03(7), there is a "cooling off period" between the denial of a special permit and the application process of any Chapter 40B - Comprehensive Permit to begin.
Fran DeSimone Nomination Papers Signed
Fran DeSimone has been a voice of reason and common sense on the Millbury Planning Board. He speaks from his years of experience as a contractor (i.e., practical knowledge). Fran DeSimone believes in adhering to the Town of Millbury's regulations. He believes in responsible development.
Rice Pond Village Denial
On Monday, January 24, 2022 and Monday, February 14, 2022, the Millbury Planning Board voted to deny the multifamily special permit and site plan review for the proposed Rice Pond Village project, proposed to have 46-dwelling units, on the 15.4822± acres of land owned by the Rice Pond Realty Trust, John Antaya, Kathleen (McLaughlin) Mardirosian, and the McLaughlin Family Living Trust; and the applicant Whitney Street Home Builders LLC, while approving the post-construction stormwater management permit for the proposed Rice Pond Village project with a project address of 17 Rice Road in Millbury, Massachusetts.
Public Hearing — February 14, 2022
The continuation of the public hearings for the proposed Rice Pond Village project will be held on Monday, February 14, 2022, beginning at 7:15 PM EST.
Laurie Connors Tenders Resignation
Millbury’s Town Manager, Sean Hendricks, announced at the Tuesday, February 8, 2022 Millbury Board of Selectmen’s meeting that Laurie Connors, Director of Planning and Development, has tendered her resignation effective Monday, March 7, 2022. He stated that Laurie Connors will be taking a position in the Town of Northborough.
MBTA New Housing Regulations
The zoning reforms Governor Baker enacted as a part of the Economic Development Bill in January 2021 year created a requirement that MBTA communities have at least one zoning district of reasonable size in which multifamily housing is permitted as of right and meets other criteria.