Southbridge public meetings in 2021
17 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Southbridge Housing Authority
The Board will review monthly expense reports and program updates. The agenda includes several items requiring a board vote regarding policy revisions, tenant balances, and project completion.
- Vote: Southbridge Housing Authority Confidentiality Policy Revision
- Vote: Write off vacated tenant balances
- Vote: Certificate of Final Completion for Project 278052 Emergency Generator Replacement
- Review of October/November 2021 Monthly Expense Reports
- DHCD Public Housing Notices 2021-21 and 2021-22
Conservation Commission
The commission will continue a public hearing regarding a vegetation management plan for the Southbridge Airport Commission at 220 Airport Access Road. It will also hold a public meeting regarding a proposed building addition at 393 East Main Street.
- Public Hearing: Vegetation Management Plan for Southbridge Airport Commission at 220 Airport Access Road
- Public Meeting: Request for Determination of Applicability for an addition to 393 East Main Street within the 100-foot Riverfront Buffer Area
Conservation Commission
The Southbridge Conservation Commission will act on a Request for Determination of Applicability filed by Bertin Engineering for Joy Road Rentals, LLC. The project involves constructing a 22-foot x 18.5-foot building addition that requires minor pavement and earth removal.
- Proposed building addition at 393 East Main Street
- Request for Determination of Applicability by Joy Road Rentals, LLC
Planning Board
The Planning Board will hold an executive session to discuss legal strategy regarding an appeal of a special permit decision for 25 Case Street. The meeting will then adjourn to a regular session.
- Executive session regarding special permit litigation for 25 Case Street
Planning Board
The Planning Board will conduct a workshop regarding updates to Zoning Bylaws. The board will also review an Approval Not Required plan application for 87 Maggie Lane.
- Approval Not Required Plan Application: Lot 10R Dennison Heights Subdivision, 87 Maggie Lane
- Workshop on Zoning Bylaw updates
- Withdrawn Special Permit application for a 3.0-Megawatt AC solar array on Clemence Hill Road
Zoning Board of Appeals
The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing regarding a setback reduction for a garage construction. The board will also discuss a zoning decision made by the Building Commissioner.
- Variance application for 167 Hilltop Drive to reduce rear yard setback from 30’ to 15’ for a garage
Conservation Commission
The Conservation Commission will meet to review minutes and mail. The primary focus is a continued public hearing regarding a proposed vegetation management plan for the Southbridge Airport Commission.
- Public hearing: Stantec Consulting, Inc. vegetation management plan for 220 Airport Access Road (Map 7 Parcel 1)
Planning Board
The Planning Board will hold a public hearing for a textile testing business and decide on a permit for an energy storage system. The board will also review a site plan for a screen printing business and hold a workshop on zoning bylaw updates.
- Special Permit decision for ZP Battery DevCo, LLC energy storage system at 225 Dresser Hill Road
- Public Hearing for Magill Services textile testing business at 268 Dresser Hill Road
- Site Plan Review for Damwood Realty, LLC screen printing business at 93 Guelphwood Road
- Workshop regarding Zoning Bylaw updates
Planning Board
The Planning Board will meet to decide on two special permit applications. The board will also hold a workshop regarding updates to the Zoning Bylaws.
- Special Permit decision for Adult Use Marijuana Cultivation Facility at 833 (rear) Main Street
- Special Permit decision for energy storage system installation at 225 Dresser Hill Road
- Workshop on Zoning Bylaw updates
- Discussion of zoning non-conformance issues
Southbridge Housing Authority
The Southbridge Housing Authority will review September 2021 expense reports and program data. The board is scheduled to vote on three organizational policies and the completion of an emergency generator replacement project.
- Certificate of Substantial Completion for Project 278052 Emergency Generator Replacement
- Reasonable Accommodation/Modification Policy
- Fraternization Policy
- Revision to Abandoned Unit Policy
- Approval of 9/30/2021 Quarterly Operating Statements for 400-1 and 689-C Programs
Planning Board
The Planning Board will conduct public hearings regarding a proposed marijuana cultivation facility and an energy storage system. The board will also continue a hearing on converting a mill building into apartments and hold a workshop on zoning bylaw updates.
- Public hearing for Adult Use Marijuana Cultivation Facility at 833 (rear) Main Street
- Public hearing continuation for energy storage system at 225 Dresser Hill Road
- Public hearing continuation for 127 residential apartments at 25 Case Street
- Workshop on Zoning Bylaw updates
Planning Board
The Planning Board will hold a public hearing regarding the reinstatement of use for an automotive shop and review a site plan for a Class 1 dealership. The board will also conduct a workshop on updating zoning bylaws.
- Approval Not Required (ANR) Plan Applications for Briarwood Road
- Public hearing for automotive detailing and limited repair shop at 141 Worcester Street
- Site Plan Review for Class 1 dealership with outside display at 23 Olney Ave
- Workshop on Zoning Bylaw updates
Planning Board
The Planning Board and Special Permit Granting Authority will meet to discuss legal strategy. The session focuses on the board's denial of a Special Permit for Cannabro, LLC.
- Executive Session regarding litigation strategy for Cannabro, LLC Special Permit denial
Planning Board
The Planning Board and Special Permit Granting Authority will conduct a public hearing regarding a retail auto parts store. The board will also hold a workshop on zoning bylaw updates and review a bond reduction request.
- Public hearing for a 7,400 sq/ft AutoZone retail store at 495 Main Street
- Workshop regarding Zoning Bylaw updates
- Bond reduction request for Pleasant Hills Estates off Pleasant Street (30 senior age-restricted lots)
Planning Board
The Planning Board will conduct public hearings regarding two special permit applications for businesses on Main Street. The board will also review Approval Not Required (ANR) plan applications and discuss zoning non-conformance issues.
- Special permit application for Cannabro, LLC Adult Use Marijuana Establishment at 339 Main Street
- Special permit application for AutoZone Northeast, LLC retail store (approx. 7,400 sq/ft) at 495 Main Street
- Approval Not Required (ANR) Plan Applications
- Discussion of zoning non-conformance issues
Planning Board
The Planning Board and Special Permit Granting Authority will meet to review plan applications and conduct a public hearing. The board will also discuss a lot release and extension request for Cournoyer BLVD.
- Public hearing for a 7,400 sq/ft AutoZone retail auto parts store at 495 Main Street
- Cournoyer BLVD: Lot 31 release, 2 year extension request, and sidewalk discussion
- Review of Approval Not Required (ANR) Plan Applications
Planning Board
The Planning Board will hold public hearings regarding three specific land-use applications. The board will also discuss zoning non-conformance issues and planning initiatives.
- Public hearing for adult use marijuana establishment at 67 Central Street
- Public hearing for subdivision of Fiske Hill East at Map 19, Lot 02
- Public hearing for 7,400 sq/ft AutoZone retail store at 495 Main Street