Highlights
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts has adopted material changes
to state zoning laws designed to encourage housing development, and
in some cases mixed-use development that includes housing.
An Act Enabling Partnerships for Growth, Chapter 358 of the
Acts of 2020 (the Act) has amended Chapter 40A of the Massachusetts
General Laws in a number of areas, dubbed the Housing Choice
Initiative, in an effort to combat barriers to housing production
and assist cities and towns working to promote housing
development.
This Holland & Knight alert summarizes these key zoning
amendments included in the Act.
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts has adopted material changes
to state zoning laws designed to encourage housing development, and
Sheffield Select Board Meeting Agenda for Mar.1
The following agenda items are for review and possible action
(1) Approval of Meeting Minutes
(2) Discussion/Action Regarding Curb Cut for Foley Road
(3) Discussion/Possible Action Regarding SNE Proposal for Senior Center Heating System
(4) Announcement Requesting Planning Board Alternate Member
(5) Discussion/Possible Action - Letter to Planning Board Regarding Marijuana Establishments
(6) Discussion/Possible Action Regarding Open Meeting Law Complaint filed by Susan Butler
(7) Discussion/Possible Action Regarding Approval for Two Community Compact Best Practices Grants
(8) Discussion/Possible Action Regarding Open Meeting Law Requirements for Board and Committee Members
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The following agenda items are for review and possible action
(1) Approval of Meeting Minutes
(2) Discussion Regarding Meeting with Regional School District Planning Board
(3) Discussion/Possible Action Regarding Department of Conservation and Recreation Grant
(4) Discussion/Possible Action Regarding SNE Building System s Service Agreement Proposal
(5) Action Regarding Application for Firefighter
(6) Discussion/Possible Action Regarding USDA Grant for EMS Vehicle
(7) Discussion/Possible Action Regarding Submission of Financial Statements and Educational Requirements for Marijuana Establishments
(8) Discussion Regarding the Cover of the Town Report for 2020
(9) Update on Textile Box to Transfer Station, Mattress Box and Compactor Repair
Hanover town clerk reminds residents of disabled voters law
Community Content
Hanover town clerk Catherine Harder-Bernier reminded registered Hanover voters and caregivers of registered Hanover voters that the Massachusetts legislature passed a bill in 2013 that amended election laws pertaining to permanently disabled voters.
Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 54, Section 86 reads in part, “A voter who will be unable by reason of permanent disability to cast his vote in person at the polling place may file once with the city or town clerk a certificate executed by a registered physician who is personally acquainted with the voter and aware of his permanent disability, stating that it is reasonably certain because of permanent physical disability that the voter will be unable to cast his vote in person at the polling place on the day of the election.”
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FBI arrests Natick Town Meeting member Ianni in relation to Capitol riots
Suzanne Ianni is charged with knowingly entering or remaining in any restricted building or grounds without lawful authority
The Milford Daily News
NATICK Sue Ianni, the Natick Town Meeting member who came under fire for participating in this month’s riot inside at the U.S. Capitol, was taken into custody Tuesday morning.
Ianni, 59, faces two charges: knowingly entering or remaining in any restricted building or grounds without lawful authority; and disorderly conduct on Capitol grounds.
She was scheduled to appear later Tuesday in U.S. District Court in Boston.