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Meeting information, including Zoom links, can be found on the calendar. All meetings are held via Zoom.
Open applications are highlighted in light blue. Click each project to view application materials.
Pre-2023
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2022 |
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790 Gay Street |
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An application for proposed Minor Modifications to Environmental Impact & Design Review (EIDR) Approval for Hanlon-Deerfield Elementary School Project affecting Landscape and Utilities Plans at property shown as Lots 5 and 437 on Assessor's Map 16 |
Public Meeting 9/20/22 @7:00pm via Zoom
Public Meeting 12/13/22 @7:00pm via Zoom |
Utility Plan Modification of EIDR Approval granted on 9/20/22
Landscape Plan Modification of EIDR APproval granted on 12/13/22 |
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719 & 721-745 High Street and 30 & 54 Hartford Street |
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Public Hearing for Environmental Impact & Design Review (EIDR) application for Change of Use and Request for Reduction of Joint Parking Spaces |
@7:00pm via Zoom
Public hearing closed on 11/15/22 |
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911-929 High Street |
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Environmental Impact & Design Review (EIDR) Application for proposed installation of a dumpster enclosure and Waiver or Special Permit for Reduction of Minimum Number of Required Parking Spaces |
Public Hearing Notice 10/25/2022 @7:00pm via Zoom
Public hearing closed on 10/25/22 |
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240 University Avenue |
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Modifications to Environmental Impact & Design Review Approval for proposed exterior alterations for a new garage door |
Public Hearing Notice 10/25/2022 @7:00pm via Zoom
Public hearing closed on 10/25/22 |
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20-79 Abbey Road |
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Modifications to Open Space Residential Overlay District (OSRD) Special Permit and Consolidated Earth Material Movement Environmental Impact & Design Review Application & Plans |
Public Hearing Notice 10/25/2022 @7:00pm via Zoom
Public hearing closed on 10/25/22 |
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394 & 396 Providence Highway |
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Environmental Impact & Design Review (EIDR) Approval for demolition of existing building and fuel dispenser island/canopy; and construction of a new 3,600 SF Seasons Corner Market with drive-thru and build a fuel dispenser island/canopy with four pumps.
Earth Material Movement Environmental Impact & Design Review (EMM-EIDR) Application for Proposed Gas Station/Convenience Store Redevelopment |
@7:00 pm via Zoom continued to 6/2822, continued to 7/12/22, continued to 8/9/22, continued to 9/6/22, continued to 9/20/22, continued to 10/25/22
@7:00 pm via Zoom
Both public hearings closed on 10/25/22 |
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26 Dartmouth Street |
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Flexible Multiple Use Overlay District 1 (FMUOD1) Special Permit Application for 24M Lithium Ion Research & Development Facility to renovate the front entrance of the building |
@7:00 pm via Zoom continued to 11/15/22, continued to 12/13/22, continued to 1/3/23
Public hearing closed on 1/3/23 |
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510 Far Reach Road |
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Earth Material Movement Environmental Impact & Design Review (EMM-EIDR) application for the construction of a new single family house with associated grading, public utility connections, a stormwater management system, paved driveway and landscaped areas |
Public Hearing Notice 10/25/2022 @7:00 pm via Zoom
Public hearing closed on 10/25/22 |
EMM-EIDR Approval granted on 10/25/22
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25 Fox Meadow Drive |
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Earth Material Movement Environmental Impact & Design Review (EMM-EIDR) application for the construction of a new single family house |
Public Hearing Notice 10/25/2022 @7:00 pm via Zoom
Public hearing closed on 10/25/22 |
EMM-EIDR Approval granted on 10/25/22
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345 University Avenue |
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Public Hearing for Environmental Impact & Design Review (EIDR) of Proposed Dumpster Enclosure for Dal Tile |
@7:00pm via Zoom continued to 9/20/22
Public hearing closed on 9/20/22 |
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690 Canton Street |
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Public Hearing for Wireless Communications Overlay District Environmental Impact Design Review (EMM EIDR) for proposed modification of the existing installation |
@7:00pm via Zoom continued to 9/20/22
Public hearing closed on 9/20/22 |
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170 Canton Street |
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Public Hearing for Consideration of Scenic Road Approval for Removal of Dead or Dying Trees within the Public Right-of-Way along Canton Street |
@7:00pm via Zoom
Public hearing closed on 8/9/22 |
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461 Sandy Valley Road |
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Public Hearing for Consideration of Scenic Road Approval for Removal of Dead or Dying Trees within the Public Right-of-Way along Sandy Valley Road |
@7:00 pm via Zoom
Public hearing closed on 8/9/22 |
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200 University Avenue |
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Applicant requests modification of previously granted EIDR Approval eliminate required landscaping |
Public Meeting 8/12/22 @7:00 pm via Zoom |
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615 High Street |
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Approval Not Require (ANR) Plan affecting 615 High Street |
Public Meeting on 7/12/22 @7:00pm via Zoom |
ANR Plan Endorsed |
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121 Cedar Lane |
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The Applicant is proposing to construct a 100-foot long by 4.5-foot high fieldstone retaining wall top eliminate the sharp grade from the back basement door to the lawn area below by importing ± 250 cubic yards of material. In addition, the grade in the vicinity of the wall will be altered by more than five (5) feet. |
@7:00pm via Zoom
Public hearing closed on 7/12/22 |
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20 Wildwood Drive |
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EMM & EIDR - Requests the amendment of the Earth Material Movement (EMM) Environmental Impact Design Review (EIDR) Approval granted by the Planning Board on February 1, 2022 pursuant to Sections 7.1 and 7.3 of the Westwood Zoning Bylaw. The proposed site work will result in slopes greater than 15% and finished grades greater than 5 feet above surrounding and undisturbed grade elevations. The proposed change from the previously issued EMM-EIDR Approval would allow for the elimination of a retaining wall and the transport 375 cubic yards of earth material and import of approximately 160 cubic yards of loam to level the backyard for lawn area and a patio, which will include the removal of five trees, the removal of existing ledge, and the installation of a fence. |
@7:00pm via Zoom
Public hearing closed on 6/28/22 |
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205-215 High Street |
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Subdivision- Requests to rescind the 2003 2-Lot Definitive Subdivision Approval - 215 High Street |
@7:00 pm via Zoom
Public hearing closed on 6/28/22 |
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500 Sandy Valley Road |
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Scenic Road - Project proposes a second curb cut for a driveway |
@7:00 pm via Zoom
Public hearing closed on 6/7/22 |
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122 Wilsondale Street |
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EMM & EIDR -Request to excavate to create area for a pool, patio, shed, equipment pad, outdoor kitchen, pergola, planting beds and a new lawn. |
@7:00 pm via Zoom continued to 8/9/22
Public hearing closed on 8/9/22 |
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213 Fox Hill Street |
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EIDR - Project proposes to install three new wireless communication antennas on existing mounts along with related cables, on the Dedham-Westwood Water tank. |
@7:00 pm via Zoom
Public hearing closed on 5/17/22 |
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790 Gay Street Hanlon-Deerfield Elementary School Building Project |
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Request for Minor Modification of Limited Environmental Impact & Design Review & Earth Material Movement (EIDR-EMM) Approval Hanlon-Deerfield Elementary School Project |
Public Meeting on 4/12/22 @7:00 pm via Zoom |
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Station Drive-SP |
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Special Permit-Request to change the Modified Master Development Plan for University Station. The proposed change affects approximately 2.74 acres along southern side of Station Drive within a portion of Development Area A on the Modified Master Development Plan. Modification proposes to substitute one of the office buildings currently shown on the plan, with a new 5-story hotel building. |
Public Hearing Notice 3/22/22 (re-advertised due to notice error)
@7:00 pm via Zoom
Public hearing closed on 4/12/22 |
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Station Drive-PDR |
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Project Development Review(PDR) Application proposes construction of a 5-story hotel with approximately 75,000 square feet of hotel use and 130 rooms (the “Hotel”) and related parking and site improvements. The Hotel will include approximately 130 rooms and accessory uses, including food service, bar service, a board room, fitness room, swimming pool and outdoor seating areas, along with associated parking, circulation and other site improvements. |
Public Meeting on 3/22/22 @7:00 pm via Zoom, continued to 4/12/22 |
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790 Gay Street Hanlon-Deerfield Elementary School Building Project |
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Limited EIDR. Applicant proposes demolition of the existing school building to construct new school building, parking lots, roads and walkways, soccer field, little league baseball field, outdoor classrooms, and playground area. Proposal also includes earth material movement EIDR for earth work. Application & plans for Sept. 21 Meeting |
@7:00 pm via Zoom, continued to 10/12/21, continued to 11/30/21, continued to12/14/21.
Public hearing closed on 12/14/21 |
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Zoning Amendments |
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Planning Board held a public hearing on all Zoning Amendment Warrant articles. Six articles sponsored by the Planning Board. Click here for full details of the proposed articles. Meeting Material for 2/1/22 Hearing |
@7:00pm via Zoom continued to 2/15/22, continued to 3/1/22, continued to 3/8/22, continued to 3/22/22, continued to 3/29/22, continued to 4/12/22
Public hearing closed on 4/12/22 |
Planning Board recommended Town Meeting Approval of 6 Zoning Amendment Articles |
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60 Dover Road |
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Scenic Road- Removal of dead tree within the public right-of-way in front of 60 Dover Rd. Application & plans |
@7:00 pm via Zoom
Public hearing closed on 1/11/23 |
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20 Wildwood Drive |
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EMM EIDR- Re-grading back yard to create patio and lawn area. Application & Plans |
@7:00 pm via Zoom continued to 1/11/22, continued to 2/1/22
Public hearing closed on 2/1/22 |
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2021 |
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200 University Avenue |
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EIDR-Project proposes building renovations and site work including a new subsurface storm water treatment system under the parking lot at the south and west side of the building. Applicant also proposes new roof drains, catch basins, concrete sidewalks, paving, and curbing. |
@7:00 pm via Zoom
Public hearing closed on 11/9/21 |
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149 Birch Tree Drive |
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EMM EIDR-Applicant proposes importing more than 200 cubic yards of earth material to regrade property after demolishing existing dwelling and constructing a new single family home. |
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126 Skyline Drive |
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EMM EIDR- Applicant proposes regrading and earth work to construct a barn at 126 Skyline Drive. The proposed regrading will result in finished elevations of 5 feet or more above surrounding grades. |
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911-929 High Street |
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EIDR-Applicant proposes to build out a small coffee shop/juice bar that offers made to order juice drinks and made to order food items Application & plans. Planning Board requested parking improvements and more information for 11/9 hearing. |
Opened 9/21/21, continued to 11/9/21. |
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229 High Street |
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EMM EIDR - Public Hearing-Applicant proposes to import more than 200 cubic yards of earth material to demolish an existing house and construct a new residence. |
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213 Fox Hill St. |
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WCOD EIDR-Public hearing- Applicant proposes toreplace 6 antennas, add 3 antennas, replace 6 Remote Radio Heads, Remove 3 Remote Radio Heads, upgrade equipment at existing wireless facility located on site.Application & plans |
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66 Skyline Drive |
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EMM EIDR - Public Hearing-Applicant proposes to import more than 200 cubic yards of earth material to construct a tennis court |
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100 High Street |
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EIDR-Public Hearing-Applicant proposes to expand parking by constructing new parking area for 37 parking spaces in the rear of the existing parking. |
Opened 8/17/21, continued to 8/31/21. |
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290, 294 & 298 Summer St. |
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EMM EIDR Public Hearing-Applicant proposing to import more than 200 cubic yards of earth to construct two new single family homes.Application & plans |
Opened 8/17/21, continued to 10/21/21. |
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3, 6 & 9 Recess Way |
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OSRD Subdivision Modification request to revise from surface stormwater system to subsurface infiltration systemApplication & Plans. Public Hearing will be via Zoom. |
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808 High St. |
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AT&T and T-Mobile proposing new 100 ft. monopole flagpole style. WCOD-Special Permit public hearing. Existing pole to be removed after construction complete.Application & Plans |
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25 Winter St. |
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EMM-EIDR Public Hearing. Applicant proposing to import ~1,000 cubic yards of fill to re-grade lot for single-family house.Application & Plans |
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188 Mayfair Dr. |
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EMM-EIDR - Applicant is proposing to import more than 200 cubic yards of fill and export earth material. |
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384 Washington St. |
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EIDR -Special Permit. Applicant is proposing retail services use to sell granite monuments. Applicant seeks relief from parking requirements. Application & plansfor 4/6/2021 Meeting |
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710 & 722 High Street |
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EIDR-Applicant proposes to merge & redevelop 710 & 722 High St. Additionally, the existing two dispenser service station located at 722 High St. including site features and utility infrastructure will be razed while the existing convenience store and canopy at 710 High Street will be expanded. Application & plansfor 4/6/2021 Meeting |
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Zoning Amendments |
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Public hearing for zoning amendments for Annual Town Meeting. Opened on March 1st at 7:00 pm. PowerPoint presentationto Fin Com on March 8, 2021 Watch theMarch 1 Meeting Here. Click forfull zoning text and maps proposed. |
Opened 3/1/21, continued to 3/8/21, 3/16/21, 3/29/21, and 4/6/21. |
Articles approved by Voters at Annual Town Meeting May 3, 2021 |
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25 Clapboardtree St. |
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Applicant seeking to amend 2019 Special Permit to add age-restricted units to approved Open Space Residential Development (OSRD) special permit on adjacent land (~ 40,000 sf) at 25 Clapboardtree St (Lot 2) that will be brought into the condominium Homes at 45. Revised proposal for 2 single-family detached approved -revised material here |
Opened 2/23/21, continued to 3/16/21. |
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420 Providence Highway |
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EIDR-Applicant proposes to modify the existing building to incorporate the Mazda brand. The modifications include removing approximately 700 square feet of the building, re-constructing the façade, performing interior renovations and adding signageApplication and plans |
Opened 2/2/21, continued to 2/23/21. |
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18-20 Southwest Park |
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Encounter Church Limited EIDR proposing adding a preschool childcare use and outdoor playground on the north side of the building at 18-20 Southwest Park |
Opened 1/12/21, continued to 2/2/21. |
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2020 |
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808 High Street, AT&T |
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WCOD EIDR- Applicant proposes to co-locate new wireless facility at existing wireless facility at a centerline height of 65' above ground level on the existing 92 foot flagpole style tower. New antennas and related equipment proposed for AT&T. |
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Westwood Comprehensive Plan Update |
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This long-range town-wide plan is a visionary document setting |
Opened 11/17/20, continued to 12/1/20, 12/15/20. |
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321 Gay Street |
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Earth Material Movement application to export move than 200 cubic yards of fill to construct garage/barn and in ground pool. |
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3 Recess Way, 6 Recess Way & 9 Recess Way |
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Earth Material Movement application to import move than 200 cubic yards of fill to construct 3 single family residences. |
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Town Wide Open Space & Recreation Plan (OSRP) |
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Open Space & Recreation Plan Committee submitted a draft Plan to the Planning Board December 2018. |
Initial Public Hearing opened 12/11/18, continued to 1/8/19, 1/29/19, 2/26/19,3/12/19, 5/14/19, 7/23/19, 9/17/19, 11/5/19, 1/7/20, 1/21/20, 3/17,20, 512/20, 5/26/20, 5/26/20, 7/21/20 and 10/27/20.
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Revised Approval on 7/21/20 |
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100 Brigham Way, Brigham & Women's |
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University Station Consistency Review- Phase II Master Development Plan for addition and garageApplication & Plans Project Development Review Brigham & Women'sMay 9, 2017 Meeting Material(Application, Reports, & Plans) |
Public Meeting opened on 3/17/20, continued to 4/7/20. |
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230 High Street |
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Limited EIDR site review and earth movement applicationto re-grade the property for the construction of a group home residence for individuals with Acquired Brain Injuries and intellectual disabilities and earth work associated with re-grading for new construction. Application & plans2/25/20 meeting |
Opened on 2/25/20, immediately continued to 3/17/20 and 4/7/20.
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141 Woodland Road, Eversource |
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EIDR applicationto demolish the existing natural gas gate station building and constructtwo new prefabricated buildings, |
Opened on 12/10/19, continued to 1/21/20. |
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2019 |
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Town of Westwood Housing Production Plan |
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The Housing Production Plan is a proactive strategy for planning and developing affordable housing. |
Opened on 11/5/19, continued to 11/19/19. |
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Westwood Estates Definitive Subdivision Modification, Hedgerow Lane |
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Modification for timing and phasing of sidewalk, drainage swale, street trees along new Hedgerow Lane. |
Opened on 10/22/19, continued to 11/5/19.
Previous Minor Modification Request Discussed on 9/3/19 and 9/17/19 and Disapproved |
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10 Longwood Drive Fox Hill Village |
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Demolish existing building wing to construct new wing for 24 assisted living residences. |
Opened on 8/13/19, continued to 9/3/19. |
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Westwood Estates Definitive Subdivision Modification, Hedgerow Lane (#6, 18, 22) |
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Modification to Westwood Estates Subdivision Plan. Alter lot layout for 6, 18, & 22 Hedgerow Ln. |
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University Station, Development Area A (Top of Hill Behind Target/Wegmans) |
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Master Development Plan Special Permit Application |
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45 Clapboardtree Street (former Westwood Lodge) |
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Open Space Residential Development (OSRD) for 40 age restricted homes. |
Public Hearing 3/12/19 |
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Pre-2019 |
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Islington Center Redevelopment - Petruzziello Properties, LLC (Town RFP Project) |
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4/10/18 Meeting Material |
Public Hearing 1/16/18 |
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Westwood Estates Subdivision (9 Hedgerow & Wight Ln.(Map 32, Lots 9 & 197) |
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Definitive Subdivision and Earth Material Movement applications. For 10 lot subdivision and construction of ~1,207 ft. road with emergency connection to Lyons Dr. |
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