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Recap Of Chapter 40B Public Hearing #10
Explore the latest updates on the Chapter 40B Rice Pond Village project in Millbury, MA. Get insights from the tenth public hearing by the Millbury Board of Appeals held on May 29, 2024. Learn about the neighborhood’s minimum conditions that want placed upon any decisions made by the board.
Chapter 40B Public Hearing - May 29, 2024
The upcoming public hearing for the proposed Chapter 40B Rice Pond Village project will be hosted by the Millbury Board of Appeals. It is scheduled for Wednesday, May 29, 2024, starting at 7:00 PM. The venue for this event will be at the Millbury Senior Center, situated at 1 River Street in Millbury, Massachusetts. Attending in person is encouraged for maximum participation.
Recap Of Chapter 40B Public Hearing #8
Following extensive discussions on their incomplete concepts, several residents addressed the assembly. Chairperson Kenneth Perro inquired whether the attendees were inclined to outright deny the project, sparking another round of dialogue. While applause ensued following his mention of denial, it was emphasized that there are additional considerations to ponder, as elucidated by members of the neighborhood and community. The neighborhood and community spokesperson highlighted the lack of substantive compromises from the developers concerning various aspects such as location within a Suburban 2 zoning district where the project is not permitted due to Rice Road being classified as less than a minor road, issues regarding density, height, massing, as well as the inadequacy of parking spaces for both residents and guests, among other concerns.
Chapter 40B Public Hearing - May 15, 2024
The upcoming public hearing for the proposed Chapter 40B Rice Pond Village project will be hosted by the Millbury Board of Appeals. It is scheduled for Wednesday, May 15, 2024, starting at 7:00 PM. The venue for this event will be at the Millbury Senior Center, situated at 1 River Street in Millbury, Massachusetts. Attending in person is encouraged for maximum participation.
Rice Pond Village Alternate Site Plan
Several months have passed since the commencement of the Chapter 40B public hearings concerning the proposed Rice Pond Village project on Rice Road in Millbury, Massachusetts. However, developers Steve Venincasa and James Venincasa have yet to address any of the significant concerns with their plan and have explicitly stated they have no intention of doing so. During the previous public hearing, the developer's engineer, James Tetreault, presented an incomplete concept plan known as the Alternate C Site Plan.
Chapter 40B Public Hearing - April 24, 2024
The upcoming public hearing for the proposed Chapter 40B Rice Pond Village project will be hosted by the Millbury Board of Appeals. It is scheduled for Wednesday, April 24, 2024, starting at 7:00 PM. The venue for this event will be at the Millbury Senior Center, situated at 1 River Street in Millbury, Massachusetts. Attending in person is encouraged for maximum participation. However, if you're unable to attend physically, you can join via Zoom using Meeting ID 894 1550 4957.