Townsend's Conservation Commission voted down a $100 fine against Squannacook Greenways for placing fill near Harbor Pond, while approving a septic permit waiver at 2 Bayberry Lane.
The Townsend Conservation Commission voted 0-3-1 against fining Squannacook Greenways over rail trail fill work.
Townsend's Board of Health gave Atwood Acres 60 days to fix a stuck window after months of noncompliance.
The Townsend Planning Board reviewed a rewrite of its zoning bylaws and declined to pursue a clean-energy moratorium. Montachusett Regional Planning Commission consultant Bernie Cahill proposed separating "site plan approval" from "special permit," a combined process he called unique to Townsend.
Townsend Planning Board unanimously approves Seaver Road subdivision and stormwater permit. Chair Andrew Shepherd's board cast eight separate 5-0 votes Monday, also closing a joint Scenic Roads Act hearing with Tree Warden Jim Smith to approve removing four shade trees at 18 Haines Road.
Townsend Conservation Commission closes Seaver Road subdivision hearing, adds erosion safeguards.
Townsend Finance Committee reappoints its officers and backs a Water Department hiring-freeze exception.
Townsend recycling contamination hits 15.8%, more than double a neighboring town's rate. Hauler G.W.
Townsend Planning Board narrowly approves contested Seaver Road subdivision waivers, sets October 5 decision deadline.
Townsend health board debates reclaiming burial duties from town clerk. Chair Dr. Christian Roman-Ramirez raised the idea of centralizing burial-agent responsibilities with the Board of Health rather than the town clerk, but Clerk Todd Arsenault pushed back, asking, "My big question is why?"
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