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Chapter 40B Public Hearing - June 12, 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, June 12, 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.
Introduction to Chapter 40B Subsidized Housing Inventory
It is important to understand that the MBTA Communities Act (Chapter 40A §3A) and the Affordable Homes Act do not inherently provide “affordable” housing and will likely decrease a community’s SHI compliance. This means that growth could lead to more Chapter 40B projects in the future. The Chapter 40B statutory minimum of 10% is a constantly moving target as community growth occurs.
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.
Boston Tea Party 2.0 Unfolding
While both the Boston Tea Party and resistance to the MBTA Communities Act involve acts of defiance against governmental authorities, the motivations and historical contexts of these events are quite different. The Boston Tea Party was a foundational moment in the struggle for American independence, while resistance to the MBTA Communities Act is part of ongoing debates about governance, public policy, and community rights in a modern context.
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.