@citizenptnewsma.bsky.socialTownsend's planning board is exploring a temporary moratorium on clean-energy projects while prioritizing a battery-storage bylaw—could this reshape the future of energy in the town?
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@citizenptnewsma.bsky.socialResidents are demanding answers about the ownership and governance of Townsend's senior properties, raising crucial questions about long-term leases and accountability.
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@citizenptnewsma.bsky.socialRCAP Solutions has tackled vacancies at Atwood Acres and Townsend Woods, ensuring a robust emergency maintenance response for residents after a winter furnace failure.
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@citizenptnewsma.bsky.socialThe Townsend Planning Board has officially greenlit the Seaver Road Extension subdivision plan, paving the way for significant development and enhanced stormwater management in the area.
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@citizenptnewsma.bsky.socialThe Townsend planning board is diving deep into controversial state draft bylaws for clean energy permitting, sparking heated debates about local control and constitutional concerns.
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@citizenptnewsma.bsky.socialTownsend is taking big steps towards accessibility in public meetings, including portable captioning tools and collaborations with local schools!
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@citizenptnewsma.bsky.socialTownsend faces a looming digital-accessibility deadline that could lead to hefty fines if not met—are they prepared to take action?
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@citizenptnewsma.bsky.socialTownsend's recycling program faces a shocking 15.8% contamination rate, prompting urgent calls for better outreach and education!
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@citizenptnewsma.bsky.socialA commissioner is demanding answers on how settlement funds were used, raising alarms over potential mismanagement and a call for a thorough audit.
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@citizenptnewsma.bsky.socialThe Townsend Board of Water Commissioners is weighing a request to supply bulk water to the Lunberg Water District as it grapples with soaring summer demands and potential infrastructure upgrades.
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@citizenptnewsma.bsky.socialCindy unveiled groundbreaking clean-energy permitting rules that could transform our town's development landscape—are we ready to appoint a Local Government Representative to lead the charge?
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@citizenptnewsma.bsky.socialThe Town has secured a $150,000 MassDOT grant for the Bixby Brook culvert design, but will state procurement rules complicate the path to construction?
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@citizenptnewsma.bsky.socialThe Townsend Select Board is taking a proactive step towards clean energy by designating key staff to streamline the application process for innovative battery-storage projects and more!
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