WESTBOROUGH – Work to finish Village Commons on Gleason Street has progressed to the point where the Planning Board has decided not to impose fines on developer Farooq Ansari.
Director of Planning Jenny Gingras told board members on November 14 that, among other items, the handicapped ramp has been installed; the community room has been completed; and plans for landscaping and lighting have been submitted.
“You’ve made substantial progress,” said Planning Board Chairman Mark Silverberg. “[The project] is heading in the right direction.”
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The adjacent project at 1 Gleason remains under discussion. A modified parking plan has been submitted where spaces could be added to the front and rear of the property. Board members said they were concerned about open space, and the desire to wait for more public comment.
The board decided to continue the public hearing for a special permit for 1 Gleason St. to Tuesday, Dec. 12.
Hearing on MBTA communities
Gingras announced there will be a public hearing and information session about the MBTA’s Housing Choice program.
The hearing is scheduled for Tuesday, Dec. 5, starting at 7 p.m. at the Great Hall, Forbes Municipal Building, 45 West Main St.