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Rice Pond Village Project Appeal Filed

An appeal challenging the Millbury Board of Appeals' decision to grant a Comprehensive Permit for the proposed Chapter 40B Rice Pond Village project at 17 Rice Road in Millbury, Massachusetts, was filed in Worcester Superior Court this afternoon, Friday, August 30, 2024. The appeal will be served to all members of the Millbury Board of Appeals on Tuesday, September 3, 2024.

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Preserving Fairness And Democracy

Regulations exist not to stifle progress, but to maintain fairness and consistency, safeguarding the interests of the community and developers alike. However, when regulations are consistently waived for developers, a dangerous precedent is set – it establishes an expectation that developers, not the community or its regulatory bodies, dictate the rules.

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