Town of Sutton

The Select Board held a meeting that included a public hearing regarding a petition from National Grid to install a new utility pole on Pleasant Street to support an accessory apartment. The board also addressed the formal ratification of the appointment of the new Police Chief, featuring a presentation on the assessment and selection process, as well as reflections from both the outgoing and incoming police leadership on departmental service, future goals, and managing the needs of the community.

The board conducted two public hearings regarding the installation of new utility poles on Heritage Road and Lackey Dam Road to support residential and logistics project infrastructure. Additionally, the board held a continued public hearing concerning the removal of a property at 236 Central Turnpike from the Chapter 61a tax program to allow for residential development. The board discussed the potential future need for land to house municipal facilities, such as fire or ambulance services, though no immediate action was taken.

The meeting featured a public forum where a resident requested handout materials related to a 40b development process. The board held a public hearing for a property at 236 Central Turnpike, which was continued to a later date. An agenda item regarding an Easter egg hunt was skipped. Additionally, the board received an informational presentation from town counsel regarding the 40b local initiative program, covering comprehensive permits, housing production plans, safe harbor status, and the jurisdictional requirements for development projects.

The board conducted a joint pole hearing regarding a petition from National Grid and Verizon New England to install utility poles and underground laterals on Forest Hill Drive and Crestview Lane to address low wire conditions. Representatives discussed the safety necessity of the pole installations with an abutting property owner and verified the proposed solution. Additionally, the board received a presentation from Campanelli regarding a 40b housing proposal on Ormsby Road, including an overview of their development approach, the Local Initiative Program (LIP), and the collaborative process involved in friendly 40b projects.

This document provides a comprehensive municipal impact study for proposed apartment developments, including Armsby Apartments and an Active Adult Community, within the Town of Sutton. It details the estimated tax generation from property and excise taxes, analyzes the fiscal impact on the school budget and municipal services (police, fire, and ambulance), and summarizes the overall estimated tax revenue surplus. Additionally, the study outlines significant project benefits to the town, such as an increase in subsidized and affordable housing inventory, compliance with MBTA Housing Community regulations, improvements in vehicular and pedestrian safety, enhanced wetland protection, and the provision of a pedestrian trail network.