Townsend Legals

LEGAL NOTICE

   Pursuant to the Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act and the Townsend Wetlands Bylaw, the Townsend Conservation Commission will hold a work session on Wednesday, April 10, 2024 during their 7:00 pm meeting. The work session will be held virtually via Zoom meeting and in person at Town Hall, on a Request for Determination of Applicability filed with the Conservation Commission by Kristyn Villare. The property is located at 25 Worcester Rd (Assessor’s Map 49, Parcel 4). RDA application submitted for vegetation removal within 100’ of a bordering vegetated wetland.

   Parties wishing to speak in support of, or in opposition to, this application may do so at the meeting or in writing prior to the meeting. Copies of this application are available for review at Town Hall during business hours. 

Autumn Buck, Agent

Townsend Conservation Commission 

4/5/2024 E

In accordance with the provisions of MGL Chapter 40A, Sections 5 and 11, and Zoning Bylaw, Article XII, Section 145-69, the Planning Board will hold a public hearing on Mon., April 1, 2024, at 6:30 p.m., in the Selectmen's Chambers, Memorial Hall, 272 Main St., and via remote access Zoom Link: Join Zoom Meeting

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85820318990?pwd=cFRJUmFReEdMVWdjWTZidTg2OFp6UT09

Meeting ID: 858 2031 8990Passcode: 785250 to review proposed amendments to the Zoning Bylaws, and Planning Board Rules and Regulations, as follows:

ZONING BYLAWS 

Art. XVI §145-86. Renewable/Alternative Energy Section C, entitled General requirements for all large-scale ground-mounted solar power installations. Remove fees from bylaw. 

Art. IV Special provisions

§ 145-52 Outdoor lighting bylaw repeal.  To replace it with new outdoor lighting general bylaw.

§ 145-36 Accessory apartments in residential district.  Corrective administrative edits

PLANNING BOARD RULES AND REGULATIONS: 

Article II 

§175-8 Definitions 

§175-9 General provisions 

§175-10 General requirements for applications

§175-11 Procedures for ANR applications

§175-12 Preliminary subdivisions

§175-13 Definitive subdivisions

Appendix E Planning Board fee schedule 

Article V Stormwater regulations

§175-38 Administration

§175-42 Fees

§175-44 Stormwater management, erosion and sedimentation control plan (the stormwater plan).

§175-45 Operation and maintenance (O & M) plan.

§175-31 Hearings under the scenic roads act

The proposed amendments are available for review at the Offices of the Planning Board, Land Use Coordinator and the Town Clerk at 272 Main St., during regular business hours.  Parties wishing to speak in favor of, or in opposition to this proposal may do so in writing prior to the hearing, or may appear at the hearing in person, or represented by an agent or attorney.   Interested parties are encouraged to attend.

Respectfully submitted, 

Laura Shifrin, Chair 

March 15 & March 22, 2024 A

In accordance with MGL Chapter 40A and the Townsend Zoning Bylaw, the Townsend Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a remote access only public hearing on March 27, 2024, at 6:40 P.M. on the application of Gary Shepherd for a Special Permit under Zoning Bylaw §§145-46, 145-65, and 145-40. The applicant is requesting a Special Permit to continue existing operations and remove 109,000 cu. yds of gravel from the property at 3 Wheeler Road (Assessor’s Map 4, Block 9, Lot 0).

The public may attend the remote access only public hearing on TCAM, Inc. hosted Zoom meeting at: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86008584481?pwd=hX6ODdxzRrbTRrzI0Ichc87abhlqYC.1

Meeting ID: 860 0858 4481 Passcode: 078675.  The meeting agenda and login credentials may be found on the town calendar at www.townsendma.gov. The meeting is being held remotely due to the extension granted by the Massachusetts Legislature. An Act Extending Certain COVID-19 Measures Adopted During the State of Emergency. Chapter 22 of the Acts of 2022. 

Parties wishing to speak in support of, or in opposition to, this application may do so in writing prior to the hearing, or in by attending the hearing. Copies of this application are available for review in Townsend Town Hall during business hours or email request to: ZBA@townsendma.gov.

Interested parties are encouraged to attend.

William Cadogan, Chairman

Townsend Zoning Board of Appeals

3/8 and 3/15/2024 B

The Town of Townsend is hereby soliciting sealed bids for the Squannacook River Rail Trail Sidewalk Project on Main Street (Route 119).  Bids will be open at the Office of the Board of Selectmen at the Townsend Town Hall on March 21, 2024 at 2:00 P.M. Bids received after such time will not be accepted. Sealed envelopes containing bids must be clearly marked in accordance with the Bidding Contract Requirements. Each Bid must be accompanied by a bid security consisting of a BID BOND, CASH, or, CERTIFIED CHECK issued by a responsible bank or trust company in the amount of 5% of the bid price. 

An electronic copy of the bid documents, specifications and bid forms in pdf format may be obtained free of charge on or after Wednesday, February 28, 2024 by e-mail request to jconsolvo@townsendma.gov MassDOT prequalification of contractors with the class of work as Highway – Sidewalk & Curbing for the project with an estimated value of $158,713.00 will be required.

2/23/2024 G