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Decision Time For Rice Pond Village 2.0
The Millbury Board of Appeals concluded the public hearing for the proposed Chapter 40B Rice Pond Village project on Wednesday, July 24, 2024, after many months of public discussions. Throughout this period, neighbors and residents from across the town voiced their concerns and shared insights about the project. The consensus among the community is that the proposed development is unsuitable for Rice Road due to various public safety concerns and its inconsistency with the neighborhood’s context in terms of density, height, and massing.
Chapter 40B Public Hearing - July 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, July 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.
Chapter 40B Public Hearing - July 10, 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, July 10, 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.
Chapter 40B Public Hearing - June 26, 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 26, 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.
Neighborhood Rebuttal To Developers Responses
Our neighborhood has shifted our position three times, starting from denial to reaching a compromise of 96 apartments (50%), and finally settling on our firm limit of 160 apartments (83%) with 1.7 full-size parking spaces per apartment and each of the other 18 minimum conditions being met. Despite our efforts to find common ground, Steven Venincasa and James Venincasa have consistently refused to engage in balanced discussions with our neighborhood and town. Our neighborhood and the community are awaiting Steven Venincasa and James Venincasa’s response to our final proposal.
Recap Of Chapter 40B Public Hearing #11
Explore the latest updates on the Chapter 40B Rice Pond Village project in Millbury, MA. Get insights from the eleventh public hearing by the Millbury Board of Appeals held on June 12, 2024. Learn about the neighborhood’s minimum conditions that want placed upon any decisions made by the board.