During the November 20 meeting of the Mattapoisett Planning Board, member Nathan Ketchel reported that the Holy Ghost Reuse Committee has been preparing for a public meeting. The date is currently scheduled to be January 24, 2024 to be held in the Fire Station meeting room. It is hoped that the meeting will solicit additional feedback from the residents. A survey that was posted during the late summer produced about 150 responses and a plethora of ideas.
The board also discussed when the Solar Bylaw crafted last year might reach Town Meeting floor. Ketchel said it could possibly be included in the warrant during the Spring Town Meeting.
Chairman Tom Tucker queried Ketchel on the status of the town’s updated Master Plan, currently posted on the town’s website, Mattapoisett.net. Ketchel said it is his understanding that before the document is accepted, the Select Board expressed interest in reviewing it. Tucker said he would reach out to the Town Administrator Mike Lorenco.
The singular agenda item was a Form A Not Required request from Laurel Henning. The application read in part, “Map 8, Parcel B, Lots 70 & 72 … Parcel B and Lot 70-A on Oakland Way & Lot 72-A on Foster Street, Parcel B is to be joined with Lot 65 & Parcel A on Oakland Street. Lot 70-A is a new lot with frontage on Oakland Way. Lot 72-A on Foster Street combines with remaining area with Lot 72.”
Try as they may, the board members could not grasp the application as written, and it was further noted that there appeared to be “scrivener” errors. Tucker reached out to the five people logged in via Zoom, opening the application to public discussion and questioning. No one spoke.
Bill Madden of G.A.F. Engineering is Henning’s consultant, but unable to ask questions that might clear up exactly what the applicant is planning, the board moved to take no action.
The next meeting of the Mattapoisett Planning Board is scheduled for Monday, December 4, at 7:00 pm.
Mattapoisett Planning Board
By Marilou Newell