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Planning board labels Urban Family Farm mining expansion a matter of local concern
Summary
The board reviewed a referral for Urban Family Farm to add 19.5 acres to an existing mine area and voted to classify the item as a matter of local concern under GML 239; staff noted the expansion follows prior approvals and will require mining permits and bonding.
Washington County planning staff presented a referral from the Town of Greenwich (Urban Family Farm, 33 Urban Plain) proposing to add 19.5 acres to an existing mining operation formerly permitted in 2014. The county review was required because the expansion lies within 500 feet of the referral boundary.
Staff said the applicant previously received local approval for the mine in 2014 and that the current submission reflects an…
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