Alderman Mike Raymond has informed Woburn Patch of a new initiative for opponents of the development project to express their views.
The controversy over the Ledges affordable housing project continues. As reported on Woburn Patch, the most recent development was that the state Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs has ruled that the Ledges affordable housing project in North Woburn needs no further study under the Massachusetts Environmental Policy Act. In a letter dated Dec. 21, EEA Secretary Richard K. Sullivan Jr. said: "The [Environmental Notification Form] has sufficiently defined the nature and general elements of the project, and has proposed measures to avoid, minimize and mitigate environmental impacts. I am satisfied that any outstanding issues pertaining to traffic, storm water management and blasting can be addressed through the state and …
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Informational meeting for residents will be held this Thursday to discuss state findings.
The state Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs has ruled that the Ledges affordable housing project in North Woburn needs no further study under the Massachusetts Environmental Policy Act. In a letter dated Dec. 21, EEA Secretary Richard K. Sullivan Jr. said: "The [Environmental Notification Form] has sufficiently defined the nature and general elements of the project, and has proposed measures to avoid, minimize and mitigate environmental impacts. I am satisfied that any outstanding issues pertaining to traffic, storm water management and blasting can be addressed through the state and local permitting processes." The Ledges project is comprised of four three-story apartment buildings containing 168 units of residential …
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7:07 am on Wednesday, January 16, 2013
I'm glad it's not in my backyard and feel very sorry for No Woburn. more ›
The Board of Appeals denied the developer's request. What do you think?
For years, North Woburn residents have heard of the 40B housing project nicknamed "The Ledges." And for months, residents and officials have railed against it, saying that building it would cause turmoil for the city. The project would have housing—25 percent of it affordable—which meant that it could circumvent some zoning laws according to state law. But the Ledges project was going to dig into the "Woburn Quarry," right near residents with asthma and other extenuating circumstances. As we revealed in today's 5T column, the city's Zoning Board of Appeals denied the developer's request this week. The Ledges decision will likely be appealed by the developer in state court. What do you think? Should the ZBA have denied the request? …
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1:24 pm on Friday, September 28, 2012
I don't know... I haven't covered a ZBA appeals case in years. Anyone out there know the answer to that question? more ›
Alderman Mike Raymond offers letter to the editor, public on the 40B project.
Ledges of Woburn Update: To gain a better understanding of the proposed location for the Woburn Ledges 40B project, a site visit was conducted at 1042 Main Street on the afternoon of Tuesday, September 11 by the Board of Appeals (BOA). The BOA, petitioners, lawyers and residents were present. Woburn Public Media Center filmed the event and is now being played on your local cable TV station. Following the site visit the BOA reconvened in Woburn City Hall Council Chambers to conduct the monthly 40B meeting. Highlights of the meeting included final comments from both the petitioners and residents after which the public hearing process closed with no final vote taken. Deliberations will continue at the next meeting scheduled for Thursday, …
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7:23 am on Thursday, September 20, 2012
I disagree, but that's fine. The city level still has options, but without a strong voice it's hopeless. more ›
Maria
2:31 pm on Wednesday, February 6, 2013
Does anyone know how the town meeting last night turned out? more ›