Thursday, October 27, 2011
Local officials are looking for solutions regarding a bylaw that was amended at the last town meeting.
Easton's town committees are planning to work together to find a final solution to Easton's bylaw relating to internally illuminated signs, which was amended at last May's town meeting. The bylaw, established in 2010 to ban internally lit signs for businesses not "grandfathered in" was changed in May to allow certain new businesses, particularly those in large plazas, to have internally lit sings with approval from the Planning and Zoning Board. The quick change was added to help businesses that said they were struggling as a result of the ban. Now, the board is looking to add a more comprehensive bylaw regarding internally illuminated signage. "We need to come up with a bylaw that is sensitive to existing internally illuminated properties…
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Tuesday, October 25, 2011
Officials could act on a bylaw passed in 1998 that protects certain stone walls and trees.
In an effort to preserve Easton's historical and natural landmarks, officials are considering acting on a bylaw that was passed 13 years ago. The 1998 bylaw, called the "Scenic Road Bylaw" would protect certain trees and stone walls on roadways that the town deems "scenic." Currently, no Easton roadways are designated with the label. "Every once in a while people call me and complain ‘why did you let them take out the stone wall?,'" Historical Commission Chair Melanie Deware said. "I didn’t let anybody. It’s their property and it hasn’t been designated scenic." The issue was discussed during a joint meeting Monday night with the Historical Commission and the Planning and Zoning Board at the Town of Easton Offices. One obstacle officials …
Thursday, July 28, 2011
John Varella gets the nod from selectmen to serve as the Planning and Zoning Board's new alternate.
Corporate and tax lawyer, and longtime Easton resident John Varella was appointed by selectmen this week to serve on the Planning and Zoning Board as an alternate. Varella told selectmen that his background reading codes, specifically in the tax area, could be helpful while serving on the board. "I am very comfortable reading bylaws," Varella said. "I think I’ve got some training there that will be of assistance." Selectman voted unanimously to appoint Varella with one abstention. Deric Lipski, a realtor in town, was the other candidate. Selectman Dan Murphy, a local accountant, abstained because Lipski is a client of his. Varella is a graduate of Oliver Ames High School and a board member at the Sheep Pasture. He assists in fundraising at…
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Wednesday, June 22, 2011
Selectmen appoint residents to Finance Committee and Planning Board.
The Board of Selectmen appointed residents to work as part of various boards Monday night, including the Finance Committee and Planning and Zoning Board. Keith Graveline secured a seat on the Finance Committee and Wayne Benson became a full member of the Planning Board after serving as an alternate. Keith Graveline, a five-year Easton resident was appointed to the Finance Committee. Graveline, who is a insurance and benefits consultant said he doesn't travel as much as he used to, and wanted to give back to the community. Graveline is currently a member of the Fire House Study Committee, which was appointed by the Board of Selectmen to study the effects of one less fire station in Easton as a result of budget cuts. "I have time and …
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Kim DuBois
7:32 am on Tuesday, November 8, 2011
I would LOVE to see this issue finally put to rest! more ›