Category Archives: Planning Board

Second phase of The Mint tweaked again

The Planning Board approved minor changes to the second phase of The Mint, which would add an additional unit and another four parking spaces to the downtown project.

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Council, Planning Board approve cannabis licenses

City Council unanimously passed legislation that would allow five of six types of cannabis licenses locally — everything but retail sales — following the Planning Board’s approval.

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Esterbrook lots deemed in need of redevelopment

The Planning Board deemed five properties on Esterbrook Avenue as a non-condemnation redevelopment area, sending the recommendation to City Council.

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Esterbrook Avenue Redevelopment Study

Two of five Esterbrook Avenue properties would qualify for redevelopment because of their poor physical condition while two others would qualify because of their proximity within the potential redevelopment area.
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Planning Board OKs tweaks to The Mint-North

The second phase of The Mint will rise to six stories and the building will be extended to accommodate another 16 units, among other changes approved by the Planning Board on Tuesday night.

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Esterbrook redevelopment study expected next month

The Planning Board is likely to be presented with the findings of a redevelopment study of five Esterbrook Avenue properties at its next meeting, scheduled for April 27.

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Council creates Technical Review Committee

Applications to the Planning or Zoning Boards would be reviewed and deemed complete by an advisory committee of the city’s professionals before being granted hearings, under an ordinance approved by City Council.

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