Contested Buggy Whip equestrian permit hearing continued after neighbors and lawyer challenge application
The Planning Board continued the special-use hearing for Sue Schaff’s Buggy Whip equestrian operation after neighbors and an attorney raised traffic, manure and procedural concerns; the applicant presented a limited, seasonal plan and said it intends to comply with Ag & Markets law.
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The Mendon Planning Board on Sept. 16 continued the public hearing on a special-use permit for an equestrian/stable operation at the Buggy Whip property after extensive public comment and late filings from opposing parties. Applicant representative Matt Elder told the board the proposed use is limited: boarding by private boarders, an indoor arena bookable in discrete blocks, and a cross-country course available seasonally from June 1 through Sept. 30 with a maximum of four riders per block. Elder said the operation’s purpose is to cover upkeep costs and that no lessons or large events are planned.
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