Chapter 40B Public Hearing - June 26, 2024
Update: On Monday, June 24, 2024, at 2:54 PM, the Town Planner notified us that the public hearing scheduled for Wednesday, June 26, 2024, has been postponed to Wednesday, July 10, 2024. No reason for the delay was provided. The Board of Appeals will still hold another public hearing as planned.
Please mark your calendar for Wednesday, June 26, 2024, starting at 7:00 PM, as the Millbury Board of Appeals will be holding another public hearing in a sequence regarding the proposed Rice Pond Village project under Chapter 40B, planned to be located at 17 Rice Road in Millbury, Massachusetts. 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 842 1957 3185 or watch it on either Verizon FIOS channel 26 or (Charter) Spectrum channel 191, or afterwards on Millbury Video-On-Demand.
Based upon the last Board of Appeals public hearing, this is the resulting plan from the developer for the proposed Rice Pond Village project. This plan does not show the modification in number of floors in Building 1 that was reduced by the developers to 3 stories.
Residents' active involvement in these public hearings is indispensable, even if they don't plan to speak. Showing up in person is paramount as it signifies a tangible dedication to the community's interests. In-person attendance carries more significance because it enables direct interaction with decision-makers and promotes a deeper sense of community unity. While remote participation is convenient, it doesn't have the same impact due to its reduced visibility and potential for detachment from the proceedings. Thus, residents are urged to prioritize attending in person to ensure their voices are truly heard and to amplify the impact of their contributions.
With time running out, for these public hearings. It's crucial to prioritize these public hearings to significantly influence the outcome of the misguided proposed Chapter 40B Rice Pond Village project.
The agenda published lacks sub-items, yet there are numerous documents accessible from the developers, residents, and peer reviewers. All pertinent documentation, including project specifics, essential state regulations, design guidelines, and supplementary resources, can be found on the Resources page.