Monthly Archives: October 2012

MassDEP Issues Emergency Regulations for Post-Storm Cleanup from Hurricane Sandy

Posted on October 30, 2012 by David McCay

MassDEP has issued emergency regulations to specify the procedures for post-storm cleanup in the wake of Hurricane Sandy. The emergency regulations will remain in effect for 90 days from October 26, 2012 to January 24, 2013. The emergency regulations allow … Continue reading →

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495 / MetroWest Partnership Update

Posted on October 24, 2012 by David McCay

The 495 / MetroWest Partnership recently released its “Partnership Update” report. The report describes the Partnership’s continuing efforts to provide a forum for public and private community leaders on development-related issues in the 495 region, and to advocate for projects, … Continue reading →

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Westborough to Regulate Solar Energy Projects

Posted on October 18, 2012 by Brian Falk

Voters at the Westborough Special Town Meeting this week approved a new zoning bylaw that requires large solar energy projects to undergo site plan review. Westborough is now the latest town to regulate solar installations, which have become increasingly common … Continue reading →