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Committee warns: projects missing MOAs or professional design breakdowns risk removal; Eastly Farm owner urges support
Summary
Committee members told applicants that missing MOAs, agency sign‑offs and professional cost breakdowns will put projects at risk of removal from the 2026 cycle; local farmer Doug Stefan spoke during public participation to request help preserving Eastly Farm.
Committee members spent substantial time reviewing outstanding application materials and warning applicants that missing memoranda of agreement (MOAs), agency sign‑offs (MassDEP, MWRA) and professional cost estimates would jeopardize eligibility for the 2026 funding cycle.
At the start of the meeting, Doug Stefan, who identified himself as owner of Eastly Farm, made a public comment asking the committee to consider funding to help pay down an almost $8,000,000 mortgage and to protect development rights. Stefan said the minutes…
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