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Select Board defers decision on land transfer for Millis Housing Authority after lengthy public comment
Summary
After more than two hours of public comment about wetlands, sewer capacity and transparency, the Select Board voted unanimously to remove the proposed transfer of town land for an affordable housing project from the May warrant and defer consideration to the November town meeting.
The Millis Select Board on April 6 removed a planned warrant article to transfer town‑owned land to the Millis Housing Authority and deferred any final decision to the November town meeting after extended public comment and legal guidance from town counsel.
Town Counsel Jay explained the likely permitting path — a Chapter 40B comprehensive permit — and told the board that town meeting can authorize a conveyance that remains contingent on permitting and other conditions. Jay said the process typically includes months of public hearings and technical review, and can include negotiated measures the town may ask for before conveyance occurs.
Dozens of residents spoke during an extended public comment period that lasted into the second half of the meeting. Andrew Manning of 12 J William Heights said the town already has a pipeline of 40B projects and asked why the town was not pursuing a…
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