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Board reviews draft floodplain zoning updates ahead of warrant article
Summary
Planner Alec and staff briefed the board on required floodplain bylaw updates tied to FEMA map changes and the state model bylaw; board chose to keep current draft language on the warrant with option to strike more‑restrictive items at town meeting.
The board reviewed a draft warrant article to update Hubbardston’s floodplain zoning ahead of expected FEMA flood map changes and the state’s model floodplain bylaw.
Why it matters: Affected communities must adopt compliant bylaws to maintain participation in the National Flood Insurance Program and to conform with the state model floodplain bylaw. The board said the community is an affected community and must act…
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