City Council considers $500,000 transfer, Jungle Road overlay district
The Leominster City Council took up a proposal to transfer $500,000 into the stabilization account during its June 22 meeting, alongside a new overlay district for a self-storage facility on Jungle Road and several traffic-calming measures. No final votes were recorded as minutes have not yet been published, but the agenda detailed a series of public hearings that also touched on zoning for data centers and multi-family housing.
Financial transfers and grants
The council agenda included a $500,000 transfer to the stabilization account from excess and deficiency funds, as well as $100,000 for the Refuse Disposal Account and $82,000 for a Safe Streets For All grant. These items were among those considered without published outcomes.
Zoning and land use
A proposed "Jungle Road Overlay District" would allow a self-storage facility at 21 Jungle Road. The Planning Board concurrently discussed citizen petitions to define "Data Center" in the zoning code and restrict multi-family dwellings in the MU2 district. The board also held site-plan hearings for a commercial building at 1341 Central St. and a two-family residence at 321 Litchfield St., and continued a special permit for converting 92 Pleasant St. from commercial to residential use.
The Zoning Board of Appeals, meeting June 30, weighed four cases: a variance for an accessory dwelling unit at 11 Crimson Court, a special permit for adding a sixth unit at 77 Church Street, a variance to rebuild a garage at 58 Crestfield Lane, and a special permit to expand vehicle storage for Durand GMC-Buick on Mead Street. Those votes are also pending.
The Conservation Commission on June 23 examined a notice of intent for a 9-unit multifamily development with parking and stormwater management at 396 Main St., as well as continued hearings for single-family homes on Stagecoach Road and Wachusett Street.
Traffic and parking
Several public hearings on June 22 addressed stop signs and parking restrictions. Ward 5 Councilor Carrie Noseworthy requested stop signs at the cut-through between Highland Avenue and Abbott Avenue and at Hoover and Chalmers Streets. The police department sought a "No Parking" ordinance for Pleasant Street near Bennett School, which was revisited as an upcoming hearing on July 13.
Licenses
The License Commission on June 22 held hearings for a new all-alcoholic beverages license for Aromas Latin Fusion at 785 North Main St., a stockholder change at Paisanos Pizza, a license transfer for Tavern 13, and a temporary hours extension for Columbia Tavern. A new Class II Dealer license application from Greats Auto Group was also on the docket.
Other bodies
The Housing Authority on June 24 planned to approve May financials and update its language access and FSS action plans. The Contributory Retirement Board met June 29 with a routine agenda of warrants, membership, and pension reviews.
Coming up
The City Council will meet July 13 to consider a no-parking ordinance on Pleasant Street near Bennett School, requested by the police department. The same session includes a public hearing and vote on moving two voting precincts: Precinct SC from First Baptist Church to City Hall Auditorium at 25 West St., and Precinct 4A from the Senior Citizens Center to the Leominster Veterans' Center at 100 West St.
Generated from official meeting agendas and minutes — every underlying document is linked from the city page. Read the primary source before you rely on a detail.