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Green Hudson members picket in front of Lakemont development
Green Hudson member Tina Grosowsky stands near the Lakemont development. Members are asking for an electric option for heating and cooling. (Photo/ Laura Hayes)
Vol. 50 | No. 32 | August 9, 2024
Expansion of City Hall plaza to be completed soon By Maureen Sullivan Assistant Editor MARLBOROUGH – The projects to expand the plaza behind City Hall, and upgrade Weed and Main streets, are almost done. According to City Engineer Thomas DiPersio, the work should be “substantially complete” by Labor Day. “Right now on Main Street, we are finishing the installation of the new traffic signal equipment, and replacing sidewalks in some areas,” he said. “The Main Street/Bolton Street intersection is being realigned to make it more pedestrian friendly and improve traffic flow. Within a few weeks final paving will be done.” As for City Hall, the plaza is “beginning to take shape,” he said. Demolition of the old plaza, which was built in 1978, began in April. The new plaza will feature trees, landscaping, seating and event space. The scaffolding in front of City Hall is a separate project to repair the clock tower, said DiPersio.
Work to expand the plaza behind City Hall is nearly complete. (Photo/Tami White)
By Laura Hayes Managing Editor HUDSON – Members of Green Hudson have recently been picketing in front of the Lakemont development on Lake Boon, asking the developer to offer an electric option for heating and cooling for the future homeowners. “It’s absurd. Just like we’re trying to phase out gasoline cars, we need to phase out homes that use gas and oil,” said Elisa Pearmain. The development is being built by Toll Brothers. According to the project’s website, Lakemont by Toll Brothers will include 21 singlefamily homes on the shores of Lake Boon on Old County Road. The homes will include four bedrooms and between 3.5 to 4.5 bathrooms. The homes on display on the project’s website list prices starting at $1.4 million and run up to $1.6 million. In a statement, a spokesperson from Toll Brothers said, “We are always exploring opportunities to incorporate green technologies into Lakemont | 7
MBTA zoning district may include Alta Marlborough, Simarano and Royal Crest By Maureen Sullivan Assistant Editor MARLBOROUGH – After working on several issues, the city is closer to having an MBTA multifamily overlay district. The City Council’s Urban Affairs Committee will hold a public hearing on the proposal on Monday, Aug. 19. The proposal will also go before the Planning Board. According to City Councilor Kate Robey, work began on the Multi-Family MBTA Housing Overlay District (MFMHOD) last year. After working with its consultant, RKG Associates, and obtaining feedback from the state’s Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities, the city presented an
updated draft to the City Council on Monday, July 22. The proposed overlay district would be divided into three subdistricts — Royal Crest/ Briarwood, off Hosmer Street; Lincoln/Mechanic, adjacent to downtown; and Simarano, off Boston Post Road West. Each subdistrict would need to meet requirements for lot size; open space; dwelling units per acre; parking; signage; and number of affordable units. The purpose of the district is to “encourage the development of multi-family housing while supporting vibrant neighborhoods and proximity to the downtown and other areas of commercial activity,” according to the order MBTA | 4