The PUD Zoning Laws

 

NOTE: This blog post is reproduced from Janet Morris' excellent Nextdoor post titled PUD Zoning Articles for TM the video truth from 2016.

We have been told that the residents and TM reps knew what they were voting for.... I decided to investigate and hear for myself. I was beyond shocked.

Here’s the actual meeting. I encourage you to listen and hear the “Business Development” proposal we were promised (not housing). Our current situation is not what we were promised. We are so VULNERABLE!

BATV meeting:

https://reflect-billerica.cablecast.tv/CablecastPublicSite/show/2850?channel=3

Breakdown:
1:46:47 Fincom recommends
1:48:50 Fincom minority report **excellent**
1:54:38 Planning Board recommends
1:55:51 Town Manager recommends
1:59:47 Economic Development presentation “Businesses Development”
2:06:24 Selectmen (2) speak in favor
2:09:34 TM begin discussion 4 people speak
2:16:16 attempt to move the question fails
2:17:46 Ralph McKenna **nailed it**
2:19:55 Mike Rosa **nailed it**

2:23:10 Selectwoman speaks in favor, 2 more residents speak and then move the question and vote

2:29:36 Article 42 which is 14 pages of PUD Language passes 106 to 51.
(Out of 244 representatives) 8 TM reps got to speak.

2:34:59 Article 43 Zoning for PUD R in Nashua road. Presentation by Economic Developer Rob Anderson.
2 TM reps got to speak, question moved, article voted and passed

2:44:57 Article 44 Zoning overlay of parcels. PUD G (upper Boston Rd) Presentation by Rob Anderson and John Curran.
Immediately question is moved NO ONE got to speak on it.
111 to 30 - only 141 people voted. It passed.

2:52:00 Article 45 Zoning overlay of parcel PUD G (center town and mall) Presented by Rob Anderson and John Curran.
Immediately question is moved NO ONE got to speak on it.
109 to 27 - only 136 people voted.

Please vote yes to the moratorium article and REMOVAL OF THE ZONING PARCELS on Saturday! Let’s FIX this!! Our town is now extremely VULNERABLE!

The Committee to Elect John Meneghini
33 Timbercreek Rd. Billerica, MA 01821
https://planning-for-meneghini.blogspot.com/
Email: planning.for.meneghini@gmail.com
Phone: 978-435-4224

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