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It’s Not About Storage Space — It’s About Open Government
Massachusetts law requires transparency in local government. Open Meeting Law and Public Records Law mandate public access to meeting materials, yet many boards hide documents under the false excuse of storage limits. Learn why withholding information benefits developers over residents and why Open Meeting Law complaints are rising.
Ongoing And Systemic Violations Of The Massachusetts Public Records Law And Open Meeting Law
Town of Millbury is served with Open Meeting Law Complaint. When government employees ignore Public Records and Open Meeting Laws, it blocks transparency, reduces public trust, and discourages civic engagement. Learn how noncompliance harms resident participation and weakens democracy at the local level.
Accountability Matters: A Tale Of Two Towns And The Developers Behind Perry Place And Rice Pond Village
This blog post explores the contrasting responses of Auburn and Millbury to Chapter 40B housing developments proposed by Steven F. Venincasa and James Venincasa. It highlights how Auburn officials held the developers accountable, while Millbury residents were left to bear the burden of legal challenges. Learn about site constraints, legal hurdles, and the importance of community action and municipal oversight in protecting neighborhood character and safety.
Fear Drove The MBTA Communities Act Approval
Millbury's adoption of the MBTA Communities Act reveals a troubling pattern of fear-based governance, low civic participation, and decisions that favor developers over residents. It's time to demand transparency, leadership, and real planning.
Millbury Town Meeting Adopts MBTA Communities Act Zoning: Article 29
On May 6, 2025, Millbury Town Meeting adopted Article 29 to comply with the MBTA Communities Act, approving zoning changes near Route 146, Westborough Street, and Grafton Road. With low turnout, a small group of voters advanced new housing rules allowing 15 units per acre and reduced restrictions.
Protect Millbury’s Future
On May 6, 2025, Millbury residents face a critical decision at the Annual Town Meeting: whether to approve Articles 28 and 29, which propose zoning amendments under the MBTA Communities Act. These articles threaten to impose high-density, predominantly market-rate housing developments without adequate consideration for our town's infrastructure, resources, and character. We must stand together to preserve our community by voting NO on both articles.