Town meeting approved zoning items Monday setting the stage for a developer to seek Planning Board approval to construct dwellings on the Humphrey Street property
Town Meeting members approved zoning changes Monday that make way for the town's sale of the temple property to Atlantic Crossing for $1.85 million. The sale was contingent on passage of the changes including one that allows single-family dwellings on the temple property. The developer must still assemble a project proposal and present it to the Planning Board. Monday's approval cleared a major hurdle in the town's purchase and sale agreement with Atlantic Crossing. Another major hurdle that remains is Planning Board approval for the development Atlantic Crossing puts forth, said Selectman Jill Sullivan. Atlantic Crossing will need subdivision control and site plan review approvals from the Planning Board, said Town Planner Pete Kane. …
The warrant has five articles, one of which proposes a feasibility study and schematic design for the most efficient use of Swampscott elementary schools, including a possible new school, the consolidation of schools, or renovation of an existing school.
The Special Town Meeting articles have been reviewed by the appropriate parties — bond counsel, town counsel and the Massachusetts School Building Authority — and are ready to be presented tonight. The meeting is at Swampscott High in the auditorium at 7:30 p.m. The major item on the warrant is Article 2, the proposed school feasibility study and schematic design for a new elementary school. This item asks them to approve a study of different options to meet the district's elementary education needs. The town would be reimbursed by an estimated 45 percent for the cost of the study. The School Building Committee held its last of three community forums on the proposal on Oct. 2, at Swampscott High School. ARTICLE 1. To hear and act on the …
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hammergjh
10:53 am on Wednesday, October 17, 2012
While I still don't like the density of this project it's much better than their original proposal. They'll be asking mid 500's btw. Not my cup of tea but someone will go for it. more ›