[Opinion] Planning board split in review of proposed Seaport amendment

Planning board split in review of proposed Seaport amendment

BELMAR — Belmar Planning Board members on Monday night, although split in their opinions, completed their review of a proposed amendment to the Seaport Redevelopment Area that would allow for three proposed redevelopment projects stemming from affordable housing settlement agreements. The development – consisting of 393 total units with 54 designated as affordable housing, in buildings as tall as five stories – was overall deemed consistent with…

Rowley's Chris Thornton Steps Down from Planning Board as Rowley Farms Advances

ROWLEY – Planning Board members must fill some big shoes at this critical time in the town’s development. Last week, Chris Thornton, a chair and member of the Planning Board for more than 10 years, resigned to avoid a potential conflict of interest with Rowley Farms. “The town of Rowley needs a strong, informed and independent board to navigate … upcoming meetings and decisions,” he wrote in his resignation letter. “Despite my considerable exper…