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By looking to address climate change as its number one priority, Warren officials and members of the public have drafted a document that seeks to simultaneously affect positive change in multiple other related areas.

Recent experience in Warren has shown that the Planning Board has performed this task in a thorough and professional manner. The ability of the town to “govern itself” has not been compromised.

After learning that a conditional approval which hinged on reducing an affordable housing development from 40 units to 25 wouldnt likely stand in court, members of the Warren Planning Board face an uncomfortable decision.

As Warren looks to finalize its first update to its Comprehensive Plan since 2003, it does so amidst an environment where new housing developments will continue to be one of the top issues to watch in Town.

It is worthwhile to consider the history of the school, a remarkable survival and a rare example of the combined efforts of renowned educator Henry Barnard (1809-1900) and Rhode Island architect Thomas A. Tefft (1826-1859).

Developers John Lannan and Ron Louro want to make one thing perfectly clear — they aren’t here to strong-arm anyone.

The size of the build, unavailability of parking, the planned removal of two linden trees, emergency vehicle access and a lack of disclosed financials highlight major hurdles for 25-unit condo development planned for an historic former school in Warren.

ROCKPORT — People often talk about increasing the amount of affordable housing in their towns.

In Marengi v. 6 Forest Road, the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court held a recent amendment to the Zoning Act. The decision provides new guidance for project opponents to consider in initiating zoning appeals and for project developers to assess when seeking bonds and costs.

In Marengi v. 6 Forest Road LLC, 491 Mass. 19 (2022), the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court (SJC) held that a recent amendment to the Zoning Act, Mass. General Laws chapter 40A, §...