MATTAPOISETT
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TOWN OF MATTAPOISETT
CONSERVATION COMMISS Posted: Feb 26, 2026 |
TOWN OF MATTAPOISETT
CONSERVATION COMMISSION
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The Mattapoisett Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing on Monday, March 9, 2026 at 6:30 pm in the Town Hall (in person and remotely via Zoom **) on a Notice of Intent submitted by Thomas & Patricia Lee, 4 Beech Tree Lane, Mattapoisett, MA 02739. The proposed project is to construct a new single-family house located within 100-year flood plain, F.E.M.A. Zone AE (EI.16'). The project is further identified as Lot 114 on Assessor Map 9.
**Contact concomm@mattapoisett.net for the Zoom Meeting Information.
2/26
CONSERVATION COMMISSION
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The Mattapoisett Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing on Monday, March 9, 2026 at 6:30 pm in the Town Hall (in person and remotely via Zoom **) on a Notice of Intent submitted by Thomas & Patricia Lee, 4 Beech Tree Lane, Mattapoisett, MA 02739. The proposed project is to construct a new single-family house located within 100-year flood plain, F.E.M.A. Zone AE (EI.16'). The project is further identified as Lot 114 on Assessor Map 9.
**Contact concomm@mattapoisett.net for the Zoom Meeting Information.
2/26
ROCHESTER
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TOWN OF ROCHESTER
PLANNING BOARD Posted: Feb 26, 2026 |
TOWN OF ROCHESTER
PLANNING BOARD
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Notice is hereby given that the Town of Rochester Planning Board will conduct a public hearing on Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 7:00 pm at the Town Hall, One Constitution Way, Rochester, MA 02770, regarding a Special Permit with Site Plan Review application filed by High Street Solar 1, LLC & High Streel Solar 2, LLC, 55 Technology Drive, Suite 102, Lowell, MA 01851, for the property located at 0 High Street identified on Assessor's Map 20, Lots 4 & 5.
The applicant is proposing the installation and operation of a ground-mounted solar energy system with battery energy storage system (BESS) and associated site work. The Property is located entirely within the Residential-Agricultural (RE/AG) District. The applicant's representative is Beals and Thomas, 144 Turnpike Road, Southborough, MA 01772.
Further information may be obtained by contacting the Rochester Town Hall Annex, 37 Marion Road, during normal business hours.
Learn More: Visit www.newleafenergy.com/project/high-street-solar for details on the solar project and associated land conservation, including benefits, and timeline.
Project-specific questions can be submitted to: HighStreetSolar@newleafenergy.com
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Arnold Johnson, Chairman
2/26, 3/5
PLANNING BOARD
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Notice is hereby given that the Town of Rochester Planning Board will conduct a public hearing on Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 7:00 pm at the Town Hall, One Constitution Way, Rochester, MA 02770, regarding a Special Permit with Site Plan Review application filed by High Street Solar 1, LLC & High Streel Solar 2, LLC, 55 Technology Drive, Suite 102, Lowell, MA 01851, for the property located at 0 High Street identified on Assessor's Map 20, Lots 4 & 5.
The applicant is proposing the installation and operation of a ground-mounted solar energy system with battery energy storage system (BESS) and associated site work. The Property is located entirely within the Residential-Agricultural (RE/AG) District. The applicant's representative is Beals and Thomas, 144 Turnpike Road, Southborough, MA 01772.
Further information may be obtained by contacting the Rochester Town Hall Annex, 37 Marion Road, during normal business hours.
Learn More: Visit www.newleafenergy.com/project/high-street-solar for details on the solar project and associated land conservation, including benefits, and timeline.
Project-specific questions can be submitted to: HighStreetSolar@newleafenergy.com
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Arnold Johnson, Chairman
2/26, 3/5
ROCHESTER
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TOWN OF ROCHESTER
PLANNING BOARD Posted: Feb 26, 2026 |
TOWN OF ROCHESTER
PLANNING BOARD
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Notice is hereby given that the Town of Rochester Planning Board will conduct a public hearing on Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 7:00 pm at the Town Hall, One Constitution Way, Rochester, MA 02770, regarding a Special Permit with Site Plan Review application filed by High Street Solar 1, LLC & High Streel Solar 2, LLC, 55 Technology Drive, Suite 102, Lowell, MA 01851, for the property located at 0 High Street identified on Assessor's Maps 21A; 21 & 20, Lots 35; 21 & 22; 5, 16 & 17.
The applicant is proposing the installation and operation of a ground-mounted solar energy system with battery energy storage system (BESS) and associated site work. The Property is located entirely within the Residential-Agricultural (RE/AG) District. The applicant's representative is Beals and Thomas, 144 Turnpike Road, Southborough, MA 01772.
Further information may be obtained by contacting the Rochester Town Hall Annex, 37 Marion Road, during normal business hours.
Learn More: Visit www.newleafenergy.com/project/high-street-solar for details on the solar project and associated land conservation, including benefits, and timeline.
Project-specific questions can be submitted to: HighStreetSolar@newleafenergy.com
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Arnold Johnson, Chairman
2/26, 3/5
PLANNING BOARD
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Notice is hereby given that the Town of Rochester Planning Board will conduct a public hearing on Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 7:00 pm at the Town Hall, One Constitution Way, Rochester, MA 02770, regarding a Special Permit with Site Plan Review application filed by High Street Solar 1, LLC & High Streel Solar 2, LLC, 55 Technology Drive, Suite 102, Lowell, MA 01851, for the property located at 0 High Street identified on Assessor's Maps 21A; 21 & 20, Lots 35; 21 & 22; 5, 16 & 17.
The applicant is proposing the installation and operation of a ground-mounted solar energy system with battery energy storage system (BESS) and associated site work. The Property is located entirely within the Residential-Agricultural (RE/AG) District. The applicant's representative is Beals and Thomas, 144 Turnpike Road, Southborough, MA 01772.
Further information may be obtained by contacting the Rochester Town Hall Annex, 37 Marion Road, during normal business hours.
Learn More: Visit www.newleafenergy.com/project/high-street-solar for details on the solar project and associated land conservation, including benefits, and timeline.
Project-specific questions can be submitted to: HighStreetSolar@newleafenergy.com
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Arnold Johnson, Chairman
2/26, 3/5
MARION
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TOWN OF MARION
SELECT BOARD Posted: Feb 19, 2026 |
TOWN OF MARION
SELECT BOARD
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Application - Retail Package Goods License - Wine & Malt
Sonal Patel, d/b/a Marion Beer & Wine Store
664 Mill Street Marion, MA
The Marion Select Board, acting as the Local Licensing Authority, will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 6:00 pm in the Marion Police Department Conference Room, 550 Mill Street, Marion, on the application of Sonal Patel, d/b/a Marion Beer & Wine Store, for a retail package goods license for the sale of wine and malt.
Randy L. Parker, Chair
2/19, 2/26
SELECT BOARD
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Application - Retail Package Goods License - Wine & Malt
Sonal Patel, d/b/a Marion Beer & Wine Store
664 Mill Street Marion, MA
The Marion Select Board, acting as the Local Licensing Authority, will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 6:00 pm in the Marion Police Department Conference Room, 550 Mill Street, Marion, on the application of Sonal Patel, d/b/a Marion Beer & Wine Store, for a retail package goods license for the sale of wine and malt.
Randy L. Parker, Chair
2/19, 2/26
MARION
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TOWN OF MARION
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Posted: Feb 19, 2026 |
TOWN OF MARION
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CASE #839
The Marion Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing at 6:30 pm on Thursday, March 12, 2026 in the conference room of the Marion Police Station, 550 Mill Street, on the application of Sarah Martin Banse, for a Special Permit under section 230-6.1c of the zoning by-law to allow an addition to a nonconforming garage to be converted to an Accessory Dwelling Unit.
The property, located at 90 Main Street, is further identified on Assessors' Plan 15 as Lot 73.
Cynthia Callow, Chairperson 2/19, 2/26
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CASE #839
The Marion Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing at 6:30 pm on Thursday, March 12, 2026 in the conference room of the Marion Police Station, 550 Mill Street, on the application of Sarah Martin Banse, for a Special Permit under section 230-6.1c of the zoning by-law to allow an addition to a nonconforming garage to be converted to an Accessory Dwelling Unit.
The property, located at 90 Main Street, is further identified on Assessors' Plan 15 as Lot 73.
Cynthia Callow, Chairperson 2/19, 2/26
ROCHESTER
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TOWN OF ROCHESTER
CONSERVATION COMMISSION Posted: Feb 19, 2026 |
TOWN OF ROCHESTER
CONSERVATION COMMISSION & TOWN FOREST COMMITTEE
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
A public hearing of the Rochester Conservation Commission will be held on Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 7:00 pm in the Town Hall Conference Room regarding a Notice of Intent filed by High Street Solar 1, LLC & High Street Solar 2, LLC, 55 Technology Drive, Suite 102, Lowell, MA 01851 for property located at 0 High Street, designated as Lots 4 & 5 on Assessor's Map 20. The applicant is proposing work within the 100-foot buffer zone to Bordering Vegetated Wetland (BVW). The proposed development includes a ground-mounted solar array system with coupled battery energy storage system (BESS), associated site work and utility interconnection.
This hearing is being held under the Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act, MGL Ch. 131, Section 40 and the Town of Rochester Wetlands Protection By-Law.
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Meeting ID: 880 3867 8796
Christopher Gerrior, Chairperson
2/19
CONSERVATION COMMISSION & TOWN FOREST COMMITTEE
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
A public hearing of the Rochester Conservation Commission will be held on Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 7:00 pm in the Town Hall Conference Room regarding a Notice of Intent filed by High Street Solar 1, LLC & High Street Solar 2, LLC, 55 Technology Drive, Suite 102, Lowell, MA 01851 for property located at 0 High Street, designated as Lots 4 & 5 on Assessor's Map 20. The applicant is proposing work within the 100-foot buffer zone to Bordering Vegetated Wetland (BVW). The proposed development includes a ground-mounted solar array system with coupled battery energy storage system (BESS), associated site work and utility interconnection.
This hearing is being held under the Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act, MGL Ch. 131, Section 40 and the Town of Rochester Wetlands Protection By-Law.
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Meeting ID: 880 3867 8796
Christopher Gerrior, Chairperson
2/19
ROCHESTER
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TOWN OF ROCHESTER
CONSERVATION COMMISSION Posted: Feb 19, 2026 |
TOWN OF ROCHESTER
CONSERVATION COMMISSION & TOWN FOREST COMMITTEE
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
A public hearing of the Rochester Conservation Commission will be held on Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 7:00 pm in the Town Hall Conference Room regarding a Notice of Intent filed by High Street Solar 1, LLC & High Street Solar 2, LLC, 55 Technology Drive, Suite 102, Lowell, MA 01851 for property located at 0 High Street, designated as Lots 35; 21 & 22; 5, 16 & 17 on Assessor's Map 21A; 21; 20. The applicant is proposing work within Bordering Vegetated Wetlands (BVW), the 100-foot buffer zone to BVW and the local 25-foot No Disturb Zone. The proposed development includes a ground-mounted solar array system with coupled battery energy storage system (BESS), associated site work and utility interconnection.
This hearing is being held under the Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act, MGL Ch. 131, Section 40 and the Town of Rochester Wetlands Protection By-Law.
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Meeting ID: 880 3867 8796
Christopher Gerrior, Chairperson
2/19
CONSERVATION COMMISSION & TOWN FOREST COMMITTEE
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
A public hearing of the Rochester Conservation Commission will be held on Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 7:00 pm in the Town Hall Conference Room regarding a Notice of Intent filed by High Street Solar 1, LLC & High Street Solar 2, LLC, 55 Technology Drive, Suite 102, Lowell, MA 01851 for property located at 0 High Street, designated as Lots 35; 21 & 22; 5, 16 & 17 on Assessor's Map 21A; 21; 20. The applicant is proposing work within Bordering Vegetated Wetlands (BVW), the 100-foot buffer zone to BVW and the local 25-foot No Disturb Zone. The proposed development includes a ground-mounted solar array system with coupled battery energy storage system (BESS), associated site work and utility interconnection.
This hearing is being held under the Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act, MGL Ch. 131, Section 40 and the Town of Rochester Wetlands Protection By-Law.
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Meeting ID: 880 3867 8796
Christopher Gerrior, Chairperson
2/19
ROCHESTER
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TOWN OF ROCHESTER
PLANNING BOARD Posted: Feb 19, 2026 |
TOWN OF ROCHESTER
PLANNING BOARD
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Pursuant to M.G.L. 40A, S5, notice is hereby given that Rochester Planning Board will conduct a public hearing on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at 7:00 PM at the Council On Aging, 67 Dexter Lane, Rochester, MA 02770 to consider the following amendments to the Zoning Map:
* Rezone the following parcels from Residential/Agricultural (R-AG) District to Limited Commercial District: to include the following parcels located at
o 711 Mary's Pond Road, also known as Map 16 Lot 19G_0
o 73 County Road, also known as Map 10 Lot 5_0
o 35 County Road, also known as Map 10 Lot 3G_0
o 0 Mary's Pond Road, also known as Map 10 Lot 2_0
o 0 Mary's Pond Road, also known as Map 10 Lot 1_0
o 0 Mary's Pond Road, also known as Map 12 Lot 7_0
o 0 Mary's Pond Road, also known as Map 12 Lot 7C_0
o 475 Mary's Pond Road also known as Map 12 Lot 4_0
The purpose of the proposed zoning map change is to rezone the above listed parcels from the currently zoned Residential/Agricultural (R-AG) District to the proposed zoned Limited Commercial District to support appropriate land use and to align with existing development patterns and existing businesses.
Copies of the article are on file at the Rochester Town Hall Annex, 37 Marion Road, during business hours.
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Proposed parcels to be rezoned
Arnold Johnson, Chairman
2/19, 2/16
PLANNING BOARD
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Pursuant to M.G.L. 40A, S5, notice is hereby given that Rochester Planning Board will conduct a public hearing on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at 7:00 PM at the Council On Aging, 67 Dexter Lane, Rochester, MA 02770 to consider the following amendments to the Zoning Map:
* Rezone the following parcels from Residential/Agricultural (R-AG) District to Limited Commercial District: to include the following parcels located at
o 711 Mary's Pond Road, also known as Map 16 Lot 19G_0
o 73 County Road, also known as Map 10 Lot 5_0
o 35 County Road, also known as Map 10 Lot 3G_0
o 0 Mary's Pond Road, also known as Map 10 Lot 2_0
o 0 Mary's Pond Road, also known as Map 10 Lot 1_0
o 0 Mary's Pond Road, also known as Map 12 Lot 7_0
o 0 Mary's Pond Road, also known as Map 12 Lot 7C_0
o 475 Mary's Pond Road also known as Map 12 Lot 4_0
The purpose of the proposed zoning map change is to rezone the above listed parcels from the currently zoned Residential/Agricultural (R-AG) District to the proposed zoned Limited Commercial District to support appropriate land use and to align with existing development patterns and existing businesses.
Copies of the article are on file at the Rochester Town Hall Annex, 37 Marion Road, during business hours.
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Meeting ID: 886 9318 3176
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Proposed parcels to be rezoned
Arnold Johnson, Chairman
2/19, 2/16
ROCHESTER
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PUBLIC NOTICE OF ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
Posted: Feb 19, 2026 |
PUBLIC NOTICE OF ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
PROJECT: High Street Solar
LOCATION: 0 High Street, Rochester, Massachusetts
PROPONENT: High Street Solar 1, LLC & High Street Solar 2, LLC
The undersigned is submitting an Environmental Notification Form ("ENF") to the Secretary of Energy & Environmental Affairs on or before February 17, 2026.
This will initiate review of the above project pursuant to the Massachusetts Environmental Policy Act ("MEPA," M.G.L. c. 30, ss. 61-62L). Copies of the ENF may be obtained from:
Sarah W. Stearns, Beals and Thomas, Inc., 144 Turnpike Road, Southborough, MA (508) 366-0560 sstearns@bealsandthomas.com
Electronic copies of the ENF are also being sent to the Conservation Commission and Planning Board of Rochester.
The Secretary of Energy & Environmental Affairs will publish notice of the ENF in the Environmental Monitor, receive public comments on the project, and then decide if an Environmental Impact Report is required. A site visit and/or remote consultation session on the project may also be scheduled. All persons wishing to comment on the project, or to be notified of a site visit and/or remote consultation session, should email MEPA@mass.gov or the MEPA analyst listed in the Environmental Monitor. Requests for language translation or other accommodations should be directed to the same email address. Mail correspondence should be directed to the Secretary of Energy & Environmental Affairs, 100 Cambridge St., Suite 900, Boston, Massachusetts 02114, Attention: MEPA Office, referencing the above project.
By High Street Solar 1, LLC & High Street Solar 2, LLC
2/19
PROJECT: High Street Solar
LOCATION: 0 High Street, Rochester, Massachusetts
PROPONENT: High Street Solar 1, LLC & High Street Solar 2, LLC
The undersigned is submitting an Environmental Notification Form ("ENF") to the Secretary of Energy & Environmental Affairs on or before February 17, 2026.
This will initiate review of the above project pursuant to the Massachusetts Environmental Policy Act ("MEPA," M.G.L. c. 30, ss. 61-62L). Copies of the ENF may be obtained from:
Sarah W. Stearns, Beals and Thomas, Inc., 144 Turnpike Road, Southborough, MA (508) 366-0560 sstearns@bealsandthomas.com
Electronic copies of the ENF are also being sent to the Conservation Commission and Planning Board of Rochester.
The Secretary of Energy & Environmental Affairs will publish notice of the ENF in the Environmental Monitor, receive public comments on the project, and then decide if an Environmental Impact Report is required. A site visit and/or remote consultation session on the project may also be scheduled. All persons wishing to comment on the project, or to be notified of a site visit and/or remote consultation session, should email MEPA@mass.gov or the MEPA analyst listed in the Environmental Monitor. Requests for language translation or other accommodations should be directed to the same email address. Mail correspondence should be directed to the Secretary of Energy & Environmental Affairs, 100 Cambridge St., Suite 900, Boston, Massachusetts 02114, Attention: MEPA Office, referencing the above project.
By High Street Solar 1, LLC & High Street Solar 2, LLC
2/19
MARION
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TOWN OF MARION
CONSERVATION COMMISSION Posted: Feb 12, 2026 |
TOWN OF MARION
CONSERVATION COMMISSION
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The Marion Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at 7:30 pm at the Marion Police Department Conference Room 550 Mill Street, also available via Microsoft Teams (Remote Participation Option), on a Request for Determination of Applicability, submitted by Anne Crosby, for the removal of a tree at 15 Bayview Road.
The site is further identified as Lot 121 on Marion Assessors' Map 19. Plans are available at the Town House Annex for review.
Matthew Shultz, Chair
*Please contact Emma Sylvia at esylvia@marionma.gov for the Microsoft Teams link and for meeting information. The meeting will be live streamed on ORCTV.
2/12
CONSERVATION COMMISSION
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The Marion Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at 7:30 pm at the Marion Police Department Conference Room 550 Mill Street, also available via Microsoft Teams (Remote Participation Option), on a Request for Determination of Applicability, submitted by Anne Crosby, for the removal of a tree at 15 Bayview Road.
The site is further identified as Lot 121 on Marion Assessors' Map 19. Plans are available at the Town House Annex for review.
Matthew Shultz, Chair
*Please contact Emma Sylvia at esylvia@marionma.gov for the Microsoft Teams link and for meeting information. The meeting will be live streamed on ORCTV.
2/12