Real Estate
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Zoning Board of Appeals, June 13, 2023
The Arlington Zoning Board of Appeals held a meeting to discuss various administrative and public hearing items. The board unanimously approved the final version of a decision related to a case concerning 12 Puritan Road, which had been previously circulated for comments. Continuation of Public Hearing on 10 Sunnyside 40 B Application The main business […] Continue reading
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Redevelopment Board, June 05, 2023
Postponement of Public Hearing for Docket Number 3752, 251 Summer Street: The hearing was postponed to 26th June to allow for a more detailed planning memo and additional time for the applicant to examine the site. The board clarified their role in ensuring the project’s design appropriateness for the neighborhood, while the select board is […] Continue reading
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Zoning Board of Appeals, May 30, 2023
Approval of Decision for 84 Oakland Avenue The board unanimously approved the written decision for 84 Oakland Avenue, a case previously heard by the board. The decision was drafted by a board member, reviewed by the board, and finalized on the day of the meeting. Comprehensive Permit for 1021-1027 Massachusetts Avenue The board closed the […] Continue reading
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Park and Recreation Commission, May 30, 2023
Friends of Robbins Farm Park Fund Raising Proposal The Commission discussed a fundraising proposal for the playground presented by the Friends of Robbins Farm. Key points of discussion included the location of the sign, the permanent nature of the donation, the inappropriateness of including benches, and the temporary versus permanent signs. The Commission leaned towards […] Continue reading
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Zoning Board of Appeals, May 25, 2023
Meeting for 1021-1027 Massachusetts Avenue Subsidizing Agency of Mass Housing and Housing Inventory: The committee reviewed the subsidizing agency of mass housing and the housing inventory, which stood at 6.54% as of April 27, 2022. Sidewalk Condition and Accessibility: The committee found the sidewalk along Massachusetts Avenue to be in fair condition but not in compliance […] Continue reading
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Zoning Board of Appeals, May 23, 2023
Withdrawal of Application for 106 Varnum Street The board accepted the withdrawal of an application for a special permit and variance to construct a three-car parking lot at 106 Varnum Street. The applicant withdrew the application after it was determined that the project would require two variances, which the applicant did not meet the criteria […] Continue reading
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Select Board, May 22, 2023
The Arlington Select Board held a meeting on May 22, 2023, in a hybrid format and included an open forum for residents to make comments. The key topics discussed were: Proclamation in Honor of Retiring Veteran Services Director: The board honored the retiring veteran services director for his exemplary service to the town’s veterans and […] Continue reading
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Zoning Board of Appeals, May 16, 2023
Meeting of the Arlington Zoning Board of Appeals on May 16th The Arlington Zoning Board of Appeals held a meeting on May 16th to discuss the development project at 10 Sunnyside Avenue. The meeting was conducted remotely in accordance with the provisions of an act signed into law on March 29, 2023, which allows public […] Continue reading
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Redevelopment Board, May 15, 2023
Meeting of the Arlington Redevelopment Board (15th May 2023) The board discussed an update on the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority Communities planning process. The main focus was a preliminary draft report from a consultant hired by the town, based on a community survey and the board’s work to determine the exact number of acres and […] Continue reading
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Zoning Board of Appeals, May 11, 2023
Approval of Decisions for Various Properties The board discussed and unanimously approved the written decisions for five properties: 90 Brentwood Road, 11 Pine Ridge Road, 39 Sunny Side Avenue, 25 Teal Street, and 15 Grand View Road. The board had previously held hearings on these properties and distributed the written decisions for questions and comments […] Continue reading
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