Auburn boards weighed borrowing, zoning, and development in late June; minutes not yet published
Auburn's Select Board, Planning Board, and Conservation Commission each held meetings in the final week of June covering town borrowing, proposed inclusionary zoning, and several development proposals. Minutes have not yet been published for any of the recent meetings, so outcomes and vote tallies are not available from the agendas reviewed.
Select Board — June 22 and June 25
The Select Board scheduled votes on several items, including awarding and signing notes from bond counsel for borrowing, applying for and accepting the MA Vest-a-Dog Grant for police, and approving a change of manager for Outback Steakhouse at 452 Southbridge Street. The board also listed discussion items on a policy amendment for the Town Manager Evaluation Process and a Daughters of the American Revolution 250th Anniversary Plaque. A separate June 25 hybrid meeting again listed the borrowing vote, along with public comments, departmental items, and gift acceptances under M.G.L. Chapter 44, §53A. Because minutes are not yet published, it is not confirmed which items were voted on or how any votes went.
Planning Board — June 23
The Planning Board held a public hearing on a proposed amendment to insert Section 14 into the town's zoning bylaws, establishing inclusionary zoning for developments with 10 or more dwelling units. The board was scheduled to gather public testimony before making a recommendation to the Board of Selectmen. Other agenda items included a security determination for the Stoneville Estates subdivision at Helens Way (88 Wallace Ave) and a site plan approval decision for 615 Southbridge Street. Outcomes are not yet available.
Conservation Commission — June 24
The Conservation Commission scheduled public hearings on three projects: a Notice of Intent for a 17,860 sq. ft. commercial building at 615 Southbridge Street, a wetland delineation renewal for the P&W right of way Vegetation Management Plan, and a Request for Determination for a shed at 19 Nancy Drive. The agenda also listed a plan change for a footprint reduction at 5 Friedel St. and an enforcement order for 47-49 Rockland Road. No outcomes are confirmed.
Housing Authority and Cultural Council — June 30
The Auburn Housing Authority discussed forming a subcommittee to update the AHA Policy Book and reviewed a capital plan for exterior doors, access control, and common area cameras. Staffing levels, open positions, and an Activities Coordinator role were also listed, along with payment approvals and credit card statements.
The Auburn Cultural Council met virtually to discuss updating the town website, planning the Memorial Day Duck Race table, documenting job descriptions, and reviewing FY27 survey planning.
Library Board of Trustees — July 2
The Library Board of Trustees listed possible votes on library policies, a strategic plan progress report, and a rebranding update. The agenda also included review of meeting minutes from April, May, and June 2026, an update on Board of Trustees By-Laws, and a request for a late opening due to staff professional development.
Coming up
- **July 7 — Fire Station Building Committee:** Project updates from LeftField OPM and Tecton OPM, discussion of traffic light signalization options for the new station, and committee reorganization.
- **July 7 — Central Massachusetts Metropolitan Planning Organization:** Public meeting on Amendment #9 to the 2026–2030 Transportation Improvement Program, including a cost increase of $1,645,731 for Chandler St and May St intersection improvements in Worcester (total: $10,121,005) and a schedule change moving a Leicester Road bridge replacement in Oxford from 2027 to 2026 (total: $4,594,106).
- **July 7 — Elm Hill Water District:** Discussion of Worcester's estimated billing, residential meter replacements, and new service requests for Arlington/Hampton Street and Gibson Road.
- **July 8 — Conservation Commission:** Vote on an enforcement order for soil erosion at 47-49 Rockland Rd., a Request for Determination at 39 Prospect Street, and a footprint reduction discussion for 5 Friedel St.
- **July 14 — Planning Board public hearing:** Site plan approval for a warehouse addition at 10 A Street and a special permit for a four-day carnival at the Auburn Mall, 385 Southbridge Street.
- **July 16 — Zoning Board of Appeals public hearings:** Four applications, including a variance to build two commercial buildings at 282 Southbridge Street and a special permit for a kennel at 399 Oxford Street North.
Earlier weeks
- week of 2026-06-29 — Borrowing, inclusionary zoning top agendas as Auburn boards eye key votes
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