Auburn
The Auburn Planning Board is weighing whether to accept Nancy Drive as a public way, a move that would shift responsibility for maintenance and potential upgrades to the Town of Auburn. During its March 10 meeting, board members raised concerns about the condition of the roadway and the lack of core sampling to assess its structural integrity, noting the Town could face paving costs if the road does not meet standards.
Bellingham
LPG Ventures, a Milford-based entity affiliated with Integra Network Services, purchased a property at 115 Mendon St. featuring a 13,000-square-foot office building for $1.85 million from Victory LLC, a Mendon-based entity managed by Michael Dubeau. Bob Barrera and Chris Dalti of J. Christopher Real Estate Group of Rhode Island served as the listing brokers.
Framingham
The Framingham Planning Board is recommending to the City Council the single-family unit zoning at 1 Clarks Hill Lane be amended to allow the development of up to 16 residential units per acre with a height restriction of 40 feet.
Steven Dube and Matt Cuneo have been added to the Framingham Planning Board. Dube has a history in architecture and planning with mixed-use projects while Cuneo works for a real estate firm.
Plugged In Band Program Inc., a music education nonprofit based in Needham, purchased a property at 541 Concord St. featuring a 8,800-square-foot retail building for $1.38 million from R&R Holdings Corp., an Ashland-based entity managed by Gina Richard. Rob Harrington of Framingham-based Nexum Group served as the listing broker.
Franklin
The Franklin Planning Board approved a request from the 27-unit residential development Uncas Avenue Extension, allowing completed units to be occupied while construction continues on the remainder of the project. The development, which was previously approved for an expansion from 18 to 27 units, still has significant infrastructure work outstanding, including roadway improvements backed by a bond of more than $335,000. The project is being developed by Walsh Brothers Builders of Walpole.
Hopkinton
The Hopkinton Planning Board voted unanimously during its March 9 meeting to approve a new zoning plan to comply with the state’s MBTA Communities Act. A plan approved during a town meeting in November failed to meet the state requirements that at least 50% of this district’s total land area must consist of contiguous lots. The new plan connects the downtown area zone with a zone in the Walcott Valley neighborhood. Signed into law in 2021, the MBTA Communities Act seeks to increase multi-family zoning in municipalities with commuter rail access.
The Town of Hopkinton is looking to fill two positions on its volunteer Design Review Board. The seven-member Design Review Board is tasked with reviewing proposed applications for compliance with the Town’s design criteria. Interested applicants can apply on the Town’s website.
Hudson
The Hudson Planning Board reviewed the proposal to redevelop the former Intel campus at 75 Reed Road into a 950,000-square-foot industrial facility. The project, led by National Development of Newton, would transform the site into a logistics or manufacturing use, though no tenant has been announced. At its Jan. 21 meeting, the board focused on traffic impacts, with consultants presenting a transportation study analyzing 20 intersections and proposing mitigation measures including roadway improvements and long-term monitoring. The analysis estimated the project could generate hundreds of daily truck trips. The proposal is undergoing state environmental review, with a draft environmental impact report expected in spring.
Leominster
Leominster-based McCarty Engineering has presented a site plan application for 471 Research Drive to construct a 7,200-square-foot commercial building. The building would include two office spaces for its client’s personal business and five additional units to be rented to tradesmen, such as electricians, carpenters, and plumbers.
Milford
The Milford Select Board approved licenses for two new businesses during its Jan. 29 meeting. Kosta Bregu received approval to operate a new restaurant, Classic Crust, at 179-181 Main St., taking over the former Pizza Chef location and its existing license from owner Alexandros Voyiatziz. Separately, K&M Auto Sales, led by Marcello Araujo of Norfolk, was granted a license to buy and sell pre-owned vehicles at 40 Cape Road.
Highbar Physical Therapy of Providence has leased 2,800 square feet of office space at 321 Fortune Blvd. from Network Professionals of Walpole. Matt Cuneo, Victor Galvani, and James Cannon of NAI | Parsons Commercial Group – Boston in Natick served as the leasing representatives.
Natick
Boston Capital Investment Group has requested a special permit to develop a two-lane, 5,170-square-foot car wash at the site of a current retail building at 625 Worcester St.
Shrewsbury
The Shrewsbury Planning Board is holding public hearings for John Grenier’s site plan to demolish the 5,027-square-foot building located at 223 Hartford Turnpike and build two commercial buildings. The buildings would be 16,200 square feet and 12,000 square feet, each with their own accessory garages.
Southborough
Washington-based Costco has been approved to move forward to apply for a permit to construct a new location in Southborough. The approval came from the Office of the Attorney General, which rejected a claim from resident Carl Guyer that Southborough’s rezoning of the site amounted to spot zoning, an illegal practice involving the singling out of one lot for different treatment from surrounding land. The town was notified of the office’s decision with a Feb. 13 letter to the Southborough Town Clerk.
Southbridge
The Southbridge Town Council is considering a major amendment to the Town’s urban renewal plan, a move that could reshape redevelopment priorities for key sites across the community. The proposal, discussed as part of the council’s March 30 agenda, is expected to guide future investment and land-use decisions as officials look to attract new commercial and residential development.
Sturbridge
The Sturbridge Select Board approved a request from National Grid to install approximately 300 feet of underground conduit along Podunk Road, including the construction of two manholes. The work is part of ongoing infrastructure improvements supporting utility service in the area.
Westborough
Voters at the Westborough Annual Town Meeting on March 21 rejected a proposal by Southborough-based Ferris Development Group to rezone two parcels the company owns on Research Drive from industrial b to highway business zoning. The parcel includes an office building at 1 Research Drive owned by Ferris. Rezoning would have opened up the site to residential and commercial uses. Voters rejected the measure 56 to 123.
Worcester
A proposal to build a 19-story apartment building with 225 units at 56 Pleasant St. received unanimous approval from the Worcester Zoning Board of Appeals during its March 16 meeting. New York-based Radson Development first proposed the project in January. Worcester attorney Donald O’Neil represented Radson at the meeting and noted the tower may end up being of a smaller height, depending on the amount of financing. The project still requires Worcester Planning Board approval.
Premier Property Management LLC, a Worcester-based entity managed by Michael Ermani, purchased a property at 23 Boylston St. featuring four duplex buildings for $2 million from YOU Inc., a Worcester-based entity managed by Kathleen Jordan. Brian Johnson and Paul Matt of Kelleher & Sadowsky Associates in Worcester served as the listing brokers.