Planning Board approves Special Permit for existing West Road driveway. Architect Dana Bixby and applicant Chris Cannon secured approval for a 1,868-foot private driveway at 139 West Road; the Fire Chief has already approved the route, though applicants must construct a required turnout by
Alford Planning Board continued a special permit hearing for a West Road development project after an abutter raised concerns about potential well damage from blasting. Architect Dana Bixby withdrew the driveway special permit application, stating the grade does not exceed six percent, and proposed
Planning Board holds meeting but defers two applications due to quorum shortfall. The June 14 hybrid meeting convened with three members present and two absent. The board opened and immediately closed a public hearing on special permits for a Novin-Cannon STE West Road LLC property, scheduling a
Alford Planning Board reviews two Green River Road residential proposals. At its May 10 meeting, the board examined plans to convert an existing residence into offices and recreation space while building a new house on a 7.25-acre parcel, and a separate proposal to create a rear lot and second
Planning Board grants special permit for driveway at Batten property on White's Hill Road. Engineer Brent White presented revised plans for a 540-foot driveway at 56 White's Hill Road with increased width at two points to accommodate emergency vehicle turnarounds as specified by Fire Chief Steve
The Alford Planning Board approved three permits for a new 6,885-square-foot residence at 24 East Road. Alexandra Glover moved to grant special permits for construction within the Stream and Pond Overlay district and the Flood Plain, both motions carrying. The board also approved site plan review
Alford Planning Board processes two Special Permit applications. The board voted to continue a public hearing on an application from Daniel and Maya Katz for work at 24 East Road, with no resumption date specified in the minutes. The board also received a Special Permit application from Mark and
Planning Board continues Katz property hearing on 24 East Road to April 30. Applicants Daniel and Maya Katz submitted updated site plans for a proposed 5,415-square-foot residence, including confirmation of fire access via the existing driveway, septic system specifications with two tanks
Planning Board approves Short Term Rental zoning bylaw for Town Meeting vote. The Planning Board voted to approve a zoning bylaw that would legalize short-term rentals in Alford, currently prohibited, and sent it to Town Meeting for voter consideration. Planning Board member Alexandra Glover
Alford Planning Board approves Green River site-plan amendment, defers subdivisions pending legal review. Member Alexandra Glover moved to unanimously approve a site-plan amendment for property owners Laura Bailyn and Nicholas Diamond at 121 Green River Road, allowing the house to rotate