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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.
5 Reasons Why There Isn’t A Housing Shortage
The United States is experiencing declining population growth, with fewer than one million people added in 2021, a slower rate compared to historical events like the Spanish flu pandemic and World War 1. Single-family home permits have plummeted since 2005, dropping by 70% to 400k in 2010. Even in 2020, permits remained low at 1 million. However, analyzing the population growth to new housing permits ratio reveals a concerning trend. The ratio, which ideally should be around 1.5, dipped below this threshold in the mid-2000s and again in 2020, indicating a potential oversupply rather than a shortage.
Providence & Worcester Railroad Vehement Opposition
Risk is going to increase for this highway crossing at grade. Out of interest for employees and the general public It is the stance of Providence & Worcester Railroad (PW) that the crossing not be expanded, and if it is that a robust and advanced crossing system inclusive of lights and gates be installed at the expense of the Town or developer to protect the community and PW employees.