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Developer continues legal fight with Northborough Planning Board

Shrewsbury celebrates National Night Out By Laura Hayes Senior Community Reporter

By Laura Hayes Senior Community Reporter NORTHBOROUGH - For the second time in seven months, a developer has appealed a decision of the Northborough Planning Board in state Land Court. Attorneys for the Gutierrez Company filed their latest appeal on July 23 after the board’s decision to reject plans to subdivide a site at 0 and 301 Bartlett St. in June. Some of the board members had expressed concern about ownership, what was covered under their impact studies and whether the developer had the authority to execute its plans. Four of the board’s members voted against approving the plans while one, Michelle Gillespie, voted in favor. Gutierrez appeals permit denial According to their appeal, Gutierrez sought to build an industrial subdivision including a warehouse and a privately-owned road. The land is owned by the Northborough Land Realty Trust, the attorneys wrote. The road would cross over the Wachusett Aqueduct, which Gutierrez’s attorneys said was “pursuant to a specific Right of Way originally reserved in a certain Deed recorded at the Worcester District Registry of Deeds…” The Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (MWRA) is described as the “owner of the fee Legal Fight | 5

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Developer continues legal fight with Northborough Planning Board Legal Fight | from page 1

interest” in that Right of Way, and the Northborough Land Realty Trust holds an easement to go over and use the right of way to access the property. According to the appeal, the MWRA had issued an 8(m) Permit to the trust for their previous project, which the lawyers wrote gives them permission to install an access driveway and utility lines under the project’s access drive. The Planning Board, however, had requested that the MWRA execute what is called a “Form C” or submit a letter indicating that the developers had the authority’s consent to build. “The Board’s requirement that the MWRA (or the Commonwealth) co-sign the Application as a so-called ‘owner’ of the Property is not required under applicable legal precedent and, further, defeats the Trust’s undisputed right to utilize the Aqueduct Right of Way for purposes consistent with the Access Drive,” the attorneys wrote.

Gutierrez’s attorney Mark Donahue told the board during its June 15 meeting that Gutierrez had unsuccessfully tried to get the forms. They were advised that the MWRA doesn’t involve itself in local permitting, he said.

Donahue suggested at that time that the Planning Board could approve the project with the condition that construction wouldn’t start unless and until the board reviewed a permit specifically for the subdivision plan. “That, with all due respect, I think, is a better result than a denial based upon a very highly technical issue on a plan that meets the subdivision rules and regulations, which will lead to inevitable … litigation, cost to the applicant, cost to the town at undue need in this particular case,” Donahue said. The Planning Board went ahead with a vote to deny the

project, however. Continuing their appeal, attorneys said that decision “far exceeded the scope of the Board’s authority, was arbitrary and capricious, was inconsistent with the facts and evidence presented at the Hearing and was without substantial basis in law or fact.” They also said the decision was based on the “misapplication of the subject rules, regulations and applicable law.” Gutierrez asked, in part, that the court order that their application be granted. Gutierrez appealed previous Planning Board decision As this latest appeal plays out, this isn’t the first time that Gutierrez has taken the Planning Board to court. In October of last year, the Planning Board denied a different Gutierrez site plan and Groundwater District Special Permit request. Those pertained to a proposed 150,900-squarefoot warehouse at the same Bartlett Street site that Gutier-

rez brought before the board this year. Gutierrez appealed that decision in January, with attorneys writing that the Planning Board “expressed confusion” regarding the correct criteria for the site plan and permit requests during hearings for the project. “Pursuant to the Decision, it is evident that the Board failed to apply the correct standards to [Gutierrez’s] requests for Site Plan Approval and the Groundwater District Special Permit in clear violation of the Bylaws,” the attorneys wrote. The attorneys also argued that the board’s decision wasn’t supported by facts and was contrary to the evidence presented. Gutierrez argued that their decision was “far beyond the scope of its authority, arbitrary and capricious, and without substantial basis in law or fact.” Attorneys for the Planning Board wrote in response that Gutierrez’s application didn’t satisfy the criteria in the town’s Legal Fight | 6

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zoning bylaws, specifically saying that the developer’s traffic study was insufficient. They said there were potential traffic hazards and said the development was incompatible with adjacent land uses, which include a neighborhood and Algonquin Regional High School. They further said the project was incompatible with the land’s environmental resources. “Accordingly, the Board concluded that the adverse effects of the proposed use would outweigh its beneficial impacts to the Town and/or the neighborhood,” the lawyers wrote.

judgment.” Continuing his summary judgment decision, Judge Smith wrote that it appeared that the Planning Board failed to apply a non-discretionary, nine-factor test that was required by the bylaw. The judge also wrote, though, that there were disputes as to whether and to what extent Gutierrez’s application would have satisfied the test had it been administered. “A trial of the disputed facts and whether the Board properly denied the site plan approval to the Gutierrez project is necessary,” the judge wrote.

Judge orders trial for first Gutierrez appeal Gutierrez had asked that the court annul the Planning Board’s decision via a summary judgment. In a decision on July 30, Judge Kevin Smith denied part of that request, saying that “there are disputes of material facts that preclude the entry of an order allowing summary

Gutierrez proposals join ongoing debate on development The property at the center of these recent Planning Board and court proceedings is located on Bartlett Street, near the Northborough/Marlborough border. The entrance to Algonquin Regional High School sits roughly a mile up the road. A

also serves on Northborough’s Municipal Code & By-Law Committee, as well as on its Board of Trustees of Special Benevolent Funds. She was echoed by Kimberlee Girard, who also endorsed Capobianco. “We deserve better for our town,” Girard wrote. “Our town is getting a reputation. One potential resident looking to move to town with horses has gone as far to refer to us as ‘No-Boro’”. Court proceedings continue involving Northborough Back in land court, Gutierrez’s January appeal of the Planning Board’s 2020 decision is set to proceed to trial. Meanwhile, the developer’s appeal of the board’s June decision is just getting underway. Planning Board members were served with a summons last week. As of August 4, a case management conference, one of the first steps in a civil court proceeding, was scheduled to take place on Wednesday, August 25.

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Westborough receives funds for Jackstraw Brook project By Laura Hayes Senior Community Reporter WESTBOROUGH - Westborough has been awarded $57,500 to fund upgrades along Jackstraw Brook as part of the Department of Fish and Game’s Division of Ecological Restoration program. The funds will help the town collect field data and analysis on several culverts at the intersection of Upton Road and Morse Street near the brook. “I am thrilled that Westborough has been awarded this grant funding for the benefit of our natural resources as well as for the protection of residents,” said Rep. Hannah Kane (R-Shrewsbury) in a press release. “Climate resiliency is a critical priority, and I thank the Baker-Polito Administration for recognizing and investing in it.” The Division of Ecological Restoration awarded $4 million in grants through two programs — the Culvert Replacement Municipal Assistance Grant Program and the Priority Ecological Restoration Projects. The office of Gov. Charlie Baker wrote in a press release that the Culvert Replacement Municipal Assistance Grant Program helped municipalities deal with the growing cost of aging road infrastructure. It has specifically helped communities replace their undersized and deteriorating culverts with crossings which will now meet improved design standards. A press release from Kane, Senator Jamie Eldridge (DActon), Representative Danielle Gregoire (D-Marlborough) and Representative Carolyn Dykema (D-Holliston) stated that half of the culverts in the state are too small and/or poorly positioned. Such culverts can block fish and wildlife from passing through rivers and can lead to road closures when the roads are filled with floodwater from storms intensified by climate change, the release said. “This critical investment will go a long way towards safeguarding our wildlife and natural resources, as well as protecting our residents from damaging floods,” Gregoire said. Eldridge thanked the governor for investing in climate resiliency.

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Southborough selectmen tell Historical Commission to stop using documents with ‘potentially illegal’ information By Susan Gonsalves Contributing Writer SOUTHBOROUGH - Selectmen recently voted to have town counsel instruct the Historical Commission to stop using certain documents related to Southborough’s demolition delay bylaw. They further instructed the town clerk to remove those materials from the town website. Following a lengthy discussion at a July 22 Board of Selectmen meeting, Town Counsel Jay Talerman also agreed to meet with Town Administrator Mark Purple and the Historical Commission to discuss what the Commission can and cannot ask of property owners under the bylaw. The back and forth between the two boards over the last few months focused on property on 15 Main St. According to past selectmen minutes, the Commission is telling property

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asked town counsel if it is “unusual,” to require a homeowner to put their property on the market during the nine-month delay period to see if there is a legitimate buyer. “It’s not only unusual; it would likely be illegal,” Talerman said. Blaschke said the belief was that if the owner couldn’t preserve a building, someone else might be able to. “That’s an illegal ask of the homeowner?” he asked. Town counsel replied that the homeowner cannot be

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“You just don’t have the authority to do that. Period.,” said Selectman Martin Healey, referring to the Commission. He made the motion to “cease,” use of the documents, saying wording in them seemed to be “imported” from somewhere else. “It’s unclear where they came from, but [it’s] pretty clear they provide inaccurate, potentially illegal information, in my view. We need to get rid of them,” Healey said. Talerman also spoke about approaches to support preservation of historic homes. For example, creating a historic district would allow for additional protections — ensuring that building is done in an “historically accurate manner,” for example. However, although such designations can be used to slow things down, preventing demolition would be difficult, he said.

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care workers in any department can just bring their ID or badge and they’ll get a free hot or iced coffee. “We plan to recognize and reward other heroes each month,” Chad said. As Café 641 has helped others, it’s also had to lean on the community for support of its own endeavors. “We humbled ourselves and opened a GoFundMe campaign to ask for support,” Chad said. Between the lunches for

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WESTBOROUGH - Boston Lawnmower Company is having their annual Tax-Free Weekend Snow Thrower Sale on Saturday, August 14 and Sunday, August 15. The sale will feature big savings on select Ariens Snow Throwers. The service department is also holding their annual Snow Thrower Service Special, which offers free pickup and delivery within the local area to individuals who sign up by October 15 of this year. Boston Lawnmower also has a fully stocked parts department. “If you need to update your outdoor power equipment, now is the time to check out their huge selection of overstock and demo inventory at reduced prices!” read a press release announcing the August 14 and 15 event. Visit the Boston Lawnmower website at www. bostonlawnmower.com for more information or give them a call at 508-898-3500.

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NORTHBOROUGH - The Northborough Planning Board debated which member should serve on the Open Space Committee during their Aug. 3 meeting. During the discussion, board member Michelle Gillespie alleged that board member Anthony Ziton had attended Open Space Committee meetings and voted despite not being appointed to the committee. “I’ll tell you, in all my years on the Planning Board, I’ve never seen anyone attend a meeting, vote on behalf of the Planning Board when they’ve never been appointed,” Gillespie said. “That was very concerning on my part.” She said other people brought that matter to her attention. The Planning Board originally discussed subcommittee appointments during their June 1 meeting. At that time, Ziton expressed interest in joining the Groundwater Advisory Committee and Vice Chair Amy Poretsky expressed interest in the Design Review Committee. Planning Board member Millie Milton and Chair Kerri Martinek expressed

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interest in staying on the Community Preservation Committee and the Central Massachusetts Regional Planning Commission (CMRPC), respectively. Gillespie said she would rather be appointed to the Groundwater Advisory Committee over the Open Space Committee. She also expressed interest in the CMRPC. Martinek said she wanted to stay on the CMRPC because she was slated to be on the executive committee. She said Gillespie could attend the meeting. Gillespie said she would prefer to stay on the Design Review Committee. Martinek, however, suggested she take a different assignment. “I think for Design Review, I would like to see some new leadership on that team,” Martinek said. “You’ve been there for a while, and I think it’s time to give someone else a chance at it.” She asked Milton if she was interested in the Open Space Committee. Milton said she would rather stay with the Community Preservation Committee, adding that she didn’t know what the commitment was for the Open Space Committee. No one was appointed to the Open Space Committee.

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Martinek said the board could come back to the topic and asked Gillespie if she was interested in the committee or if she would prefer to do work with CMRPC. “I’ll get back to you,” Gillespie said. Martinek said they would leave the position open and revisit it in July. Ziton had been the previous board representative on the Open Space Committee. He then attended the committee’s June 7 meeting. During that meeting, Conservation Agent Mia McDonald asked if Ziton would be staying as the Planning Board representative. “I don’t know yet,” he said. “We as a board are still working through that.” “The meeting was due,” Ziton said during the Aug. 3 Planning Board meeting, responding to Gillespie’s comments. “I figured that someone should attend. I had been sitting on Open Space. I think you’re making a point out of nothing here. Someone on Planning Board should have been there, so I took the initiative to do that.” Gillespie said Milton had also been interested in being on the committee but didn’t know what night they met. “I don’t understand why you would go to a meeting that you’re not even appointed for,” Gillespie said. “You’re making an issue out of nothing,” Ziton responded. It’s not disclosed, Gillespie said, reiterating that Ziton wasn’t appointed to the board. “You went and voted [on] things for the Planning Board. You haven’t even brought up what you’ve voted on to the Planning Board, and you were never appointed there. You just took it upon yourself to go,” Gillespie said. “I’m not going to argue with you. You’re the one that said, ‘I’ll get back to you,’” Ziton said. He asked if anyone got back, and Martinek said no one reached out. “If you wanted to be on it, nobody reached out to me. I think it’s on you if you say ‘I’ll have to think about it,’ is what you said.” Gillespie said they were waiting on the time of the Gillespie | 19

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system from the chemotherapy, Tomashefsky was diagnosed with COVID-19 in November of 2020, ending up with a case of pneumonia that put him in the hospital for over two weeks, just before Christmas. Once again, he battled through. “My fall professors were very understanding and allowed me to have extended due dates on some projects,” he said. For the first term of his sophomore year, Tomashefsky qualified for Dean’s List with a 3.5 GPA. He then pushed harder in his second term and, in spite of all his issues, managed seven credits and achieved the President’s List. He is majoring in Professional Communications with a minor in Global Health. His goal is to one day be a social worker in a hospital to give comfort and assistance to families going through similar trauma to his. This coming fall, Tomashefsky will be a junior. He plans to be back at off-campus housing in Plymouth. In the meantime, he enjoys his job as a front-end cashier at Home Depot in Shrewsbury. “My manager and co-workers have all been so kind and helpful,” he said. “Even the customers have told me they are amazed at my perspective on life.” Though he said that all this has been hard emotionally and mentally, he maintains a positive attitude. “Sometimes, I think it is almost a blessing to go through hell at this young age because, later in life, if any friends have

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mashefsky, are painted orange, the color representing Leukemia. They represent the “Cancer Warrior,” Tomashefsky’s mother, Ann, told the Community Advocate. “I am certain that God has a plan for Jonathan to help other families who are going through tough times like this,” Ann said. As for Tomashefsky, he is ready to move forward. “I am excited to be alive and healthy, and cancer-free,” he said. “My advice to everyone is to spend as much time with friends, family, and loved ones as you can. You never know what tomorrow will bring.”

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COMMUNITY OBITUARIES The Community Advocate will post obituaries online (and in print, as space allows) at no charge as a courtesy to our readers. Please send information (and a picture if desired) to tracy@communityadvocate.com. Here is a complete list of individual obituaries posted on the Community Advocate website (www. communityadvocate.com).

DEATHS Bergeron, Carol A. of Hudson

Berry, Paul of Southborough Bilodeau, James formerly of Hudson Brennan, Jean of Marlborough Coleman, Timothy of Westborough Forrest, Anne-marie of Marlborough Gardner, Elaine of Marlborough Deyette, Robert of Grafton Gillis, Micheal of Westborough Hossack, Bradley of Shrewsbury Hunt, Dorothy of Northborough Lucente, Mark of Shrewsbury Maher, Martha of Marlborough Mashinsky, John of Shrewsbury McGorty, Marguerite of Marlborough Mutti, Maryann formerly of Hudson O’Brien III, Thomas formerly of Hudson Pinto, Cipriano of Hudson Rivard, Kathleen of Shrewsbury Smith, Richard formerly of Southborough Tremarche-Butler, Maureen of Marlborough Wahlgren, Carol of Grafton

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Micheal A. Gillis, 85 WESTBOROUGH - Micheal A. (Quirk) Gillis, of Westborough, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on Aug. 3, 2021. She was the beloved wife for 61 years of the late Joseph P. Gillis, who died in November 2020. Micheal is the loving mother to Timothy Gillis and his wife Ann Marie of Northborough, Elizabeth “Betsy” Barr and her husband John of Westborough, Daniel Gillis of Auburn, Susan Franco and her husband David of Holliston, and daughter-in-law, Susan Gillis of Franklin. She was predeceased by her son, Patrick J. Gillis, in 2016 and her infant son, Peter J. Gillis, in 1960. Cherished Grammie to her ten beloved grandchildren, Cameron and Sean Gillis, Jonathan, Colin and Devin Barr, Brandon, Shelby and Brett Gillis, and James and Lindsey Franco. She is survived by her sisters, Cynthia Buscone and her husband Louis of Norwood and Susan Silva and her husband Paul of Framingham, and many nieces and nephews. She was

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Paul J. Berry, 92 SOUTHBOROUGH - Paul J. Berry, 92, a lifelong resident of Fayville, passed away peacefully on Aug. 1, 2021 after a period of declining health. Born in Fayville, he was the son of the late Maria (Dallavalle) and Batista Berri. Paul is survived by his children, Bruce Berry and his wife Lisa of Maine, Dennis Berry and his partner Deb Champane of Blackstone, and Kathy Landry and her husband Kevin of Westborough; his grandchildren, Dennis Berry, Myshanna Simpson, Jay and Nicholas Landry, Randy Wickham; and many greatgrandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he is predeceased by his wives, Louise Ann (Bossi) Berry and Ruth (O’Neil) Berry, his siblings, Joe, Rena, Caroline, Lawrence, John, Mary and Eleanor. Calling hours will be held

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Thursday, July 29 9:52 p.m. Arrested, Matthew J. Waters, 41, of 555 Winter St., Framingham, for possession Class B substance, possession Class E substance. Sunday, Aug. 1 7:38 p.m. Arrested, Kofi Atikpo, 45, of 261 Lincoln St., Apt. 2, Worcester, on warrant. Monday, Aug. 2

12:16 p.m. Arrested, Sean Patrick Wogan, 27, of 69 Francis Ave., Shrewsbury, on warrant. Wednesday, Aug. 4 12:12 a.m. Arrested, Armando Otero Jr., 29, of 13 Hartford St., Apt. 2, Dorchester, on warrant.

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Wednesday, July 28 5:31 p.m. Arrested, Steven Joseph Considine, 25, of 17 Upland Rd., Apt. 3, Everett, for disorderly conduct, disturbing the peace, resist arrest. Thursday, July 29 7:46 p.m. Arrested, Michael E. Laprade, 35, of 43 Orient St., Worcester, for OUI-drugs, negligent operation of motor vehicle, no inspection sticker, marked lanes violation.

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Friday, July 30 9:22 p.m. Arrested, Sean M. Collins, of Frye Rd., Bolton, for intoxicated licensee carry firearm, OUI-liquor, leave scene of personal injury, negligent operation of motor vehicle.

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Legal Notices The Marlborough Community Development Authority (“MCDA”), the Awarding Authority, invites sealed bids from Contractors for the 667-3 Roof Replacement REBID, #170085 in Marlborough, Massachusetts, in accordance with the documents prepared by Nault Architects Inc. The Project consists of: Abatement, re-roofing and installation of interior structural members. The work is estimated to cost $905,000. Bids are subject to M.G.L. c.149 §44A-J & to minimum wage rates as required by M.G.L. c.l49 §§26 to 27H inclusive. THIS PROJECT IS BEING ELECTRONICALLY BID AND HARD COPY BIDS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. General Bids will be received until 10:00 AM on Thursday, 2 September 2021 and publicly opened online, forthwith. No Filed Sub-bids or Sun-Trades. DCAMM Certificate-Roofing is required. General bids shall be accompanied by a bid deposit that is not less than five (5%) of the greatest possible bid amount (considering all alternates) and made payable to the MCDA. Bid Forms and Contract Documents will be available online at www.biddocsonline.com or pick-up at Nashoba Blue, Inc. at 433 Main Street, Hudson, MA 01749 (978-568-1167). There is a plan deposit of $50.00 per set (maximum of 2 sets) payable to BidDocs ONLINE Inc. Mailing fee $40/set to BidDocs Online Inc. UPS Ground (or $65.00 per set for UPS overnight), non- refundable. The job site will be available for inspection on Wednesday, 25 August 2021 at 10:00 AM. All parties shall meet at 250 Main Street, outside, in front of main entrance. To register call Vonnie Morris, Executive Director at (508) 624-6908 option 8.

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Notice is hereby given that the Marlborough Conservation Commission will hold a public meeting on Thursday; August 19, 2021 at 7:10 PM at Marlborough City Hall, 140 Main St. Memorial Hall 3rd Floor – Memorial Hall. Applicant: The City of Marlborough DPW propose to add a sidewalk on a section of Donald Lynch Blvd. near wetlands. A Request for Determination of Applicability was filed under provisions of the Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act, G.L. c. 131, §40. Plans and other information are on file in the Conservation Commission Office on the basement level of City Hall. For further assistance, please contact the Commission at 508-460-3768. All interested persons are invited to the public hearing. Applicant or representative must be present. Edward Clancy, Chairman, Conservation Commission

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The Marlborough Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing on Thursday, August 19, 2021 at 7:00 PM at Marlborough City Hall, 140 Main St. 3rd Floor – Memorial Hall, in regards to a Notice of intent filed under the Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act. (G.L. c.131, §40). Petition: The City of Marlborough proposes to repair an existing drainage outfall structure in a wetland area at 2 Minehan Lane. Plans and other information are on file in the Conservation Commission Office on the basement level of City Hall. For further assistance, please contact the Commission at 508-460-3768. All interested persons are invited to the public hearing. Edward Clancy, Chairman, Conservation Commission

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THAT, PURSUANT TO § 5 OF CHAPTER 40A OF THE GENERAL LAWS, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MARLBOROUGH, HAVING SUBMITTED FOR ITS OWN CONSIDERATION CHANGES IN THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MARLBOROUGH, AS AMENDED, TO FURTHER AMEND CHAPTER 650, NOW ORDAINS THAT THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MARLBOROUGH, AS AMENDED, BE FURTHER AMENDED AS FOLLOWS:

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1. By inserting a new Section 650-61 entitled “Temporary Moratorium for Multi-Family Housing Projects” as follows: Section 650-61. Temporary Moratorium for Multi-Family Housing Projects A. Purpose- Section 18 of chapter 358 of the Acts of 2020 adds a new section 3A to the Zoning Act (Chapter 40A of the General Laws) applicable to MBTA communities, including the city of Marlborough, providing that each MBTA community “shall have a zoning ordinance or by-law that provides for at least 1 district of reasonable size in which multi-family housing is permitted as of right.” The Massachusetts Department of Housing and Community Development is required to promulgate guidelines to determine if an MBTA community is in compliance with section 3A, and the Department intends to issue more detailed guidelines on compliance criteria. These new requirements raise complex and novel zoning, planning, legal, and public infrastructure issues. Detailed guidelines will be informative to the city and its planning and zoning processes for siting multi-family residential uses. There is significant continued interest in the development of land and buildings for multi-family residential uses within the city which require consideration of how such development corresponds to various public infrastructure impacts. This section will allow the city time to undertake any necessary planning or zoning process to address the potential impacts of housing in the city and consider the Department’s forthcoming detailed guidelines (once issued) and whether to amend its Zoning Ordinance. B. Temporary Moratorium - (1) Notwithstanding any other provision of the Zoning Ordinance to the contrary, no special permit or site plan approval shall be issued for construction of multi-family housing projects for the period commencing on the first publication of notice of the public hearing on this zoning ordinance amendment and ending 90 days from the date of approval of this zoning amendment by the City Council. This moratorium shall apply to any use of land for a building with 3 or more residential dwelling units or 2 or more buildings on the same lot with more than 1 residential dwelling unit in each building, in all zoning districts in the city. In no case shall the City accept an application for special permit or site plan approval for said housing project during this period. (2) The provisions of this section shall not apply to an application for a special permit or site plan approval filed with the City Clerk, or granted, prior to the date of the first publication of notice of the public hearing on this zoning ordinance amendment. (3) Notwithstanding this section, the Building Commissioner may authorize submittal of such an application pertaining to existing housing deemed by the Building Commissioner to constitute blight, a dilapidated building, a hazard or a nuisance, as defined by section 485-2 of the City Code; provided, however, that the Building Commissioner make any such authorization expressly conditional on the City Council’s subsequent decision to process the application. APPROVED.- First Reading suspended; Second Reading, adopted; Passage to Enroll, adopted; Passage to Ordain; adopted. No objection to passage in one evening. ADOPTED - In City Council, Order No. 21-1008274C, July 19, 2021 Copies of the Zoning Ordinance may be examined and obtained at the Office of City Clerk. Claims of invalidity by reason of any defect in the procedure of adoption of the amendment to the Zoning Ordinance set forth in this summary may only be made within ninety (90) days after this second publication of this summary.

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