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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Beacon public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
193-195 Main Street project timeline
The developer of the 193-195 Main Street mixed-use project is asking for more time, seeking a 90-day extension of its subdivision approval rather than letting it lapse.
60 Union Street church subdivision
Christ Methodist Church wants to realign a lot line and create two buildable single-family lots beside the church, with city water and sewer. It's a modest infill proposal on Spring Valley Street.
Driveway extension variance at 12 Howland Avenue
A homeowner got a small 1.7-foot side-yard variance to extend his driveway — the existing driveway already sits inside the required 5-foot setback, and street parking on Howland Avenue is scarce.
Lead Agency Designation for 84 Anderson Street Subdivision
The Planning Board notified the Zoning Board of its intent to act as lead agency for a two-lot subdivision requiring an area variance for lot width, which the board approved without objection.