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Acton planning and conservation outline grants, Weatherby purchase and MBTA overlay follow-up
Summary
Planning and conservation staff briefed the Select Board and Finance Committee on recent zoning updates (MBTA Communities overlay), an approved open space and recreation plan, grant-funded land acquisition (Weatherby parcels) and ongoing housing production and Kelly's Corner infrastructure work.
Planning and conservation staff summarized recent zoning outcomes, grant-funded land preservation and several planning initiatives at the budget workshop, saying the town has both new regulatory work and grant opportunities underway.
Why it matters: zoning and open-space decisions shape long-term housing, conservation and grant eligibility. Staff reported that the MBTA Communities overlay and other zoning updates were advanced after town meeting votes and that follow-up grant funding will support economic feasibility and affordability work in the MBTA district.
Main points
- MBTA Communities/affordability work: staff…
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