Open Space Committee approves minutes with corrections; names representative for MBTA transit-oriented planning

The Town of Lakeville Open Space Committee approved two sets of meeting minutes and appointed a representative to participate in town discussions about a proposed transit-oriented development at the Lakeville MBTA station.

At the start of the meeting the committee voted to accept the April 3 minutes. Later the committee approved the May 1 minutes with three corrections identified during the meeting; the chair said Sean would provide markups to be incorporated into the official record.

The nut graf: The committee formally accepted both minutes (the May 1 minutes with three corrections) and then voted to name a representative to attend MBTA-led planning meetings for the Lakeville station. Committee members said the MBTA plans are at a conceptual stage and that the planning board and select board will lead the process; the committee agreed to send a representative to observe and provide input on open-space impacts.

On new business, the town administrator (Andrew) forwarded an email reporting that the MBTA plans to develop the Lakeville station into a transit-oriented development and will host a first public meeting on June 23 at 6 p.m.; the email said roughly 200 parking spaces would remain for the Cape Flyer seasonal service. Committee member Bob volunteered to be the open-space committee representative; the committee approved the designation by voice vote.

Ending: The committee adjourned after confirming the next meeting is scheduled for July 3. The chair said he would circulate corrected minutes once the markups are received.