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Commission hears updates on Emrick Meadows, Pleasant View housing, and local logging
Summary
Commissioners heard Technical Review Committee concerns and permit gaps for Emrick Meadows, learned that New England Flower Farms' housing plans moved forward after a housing-board appeal, and noted recent logging near Robinson Road. No formal town actions were taken; members recommended monitoring permitting and select-board recordings for details.
The commission reviewed several land-development updates. Members said the TRC raised numerous concerns about Emrick Meadows (road access, fire and public-works issues) and learned the applicants lacked required state permits for entrances onto the state road; members noted the town’s feedback will be considered by state agencies. For Pleasant View, commissioners noted prior zoning and housing-board appeal activity; one member said the housing board of appeals overruled a zoning denial and that construction by New England Flower Farms appears to be starting.
Members also observed logging activity along a Robinson Road parcel and recommended checking the select-board meeting recording for the landowner name and additional detail. No formal votes or town-level enforcement decisions on these development items were taken at the meeting; commissioners agreed to monitor permit outcomes and report back if the matters require commission input or action.
