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Planning Board approves cannabis dispensary

The Planning Board paved the way for a former fast food restaurant to become the city’s first retail cannabis dispensary – including a drive-through for pickup only.

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Planning Board OKs 213 units at Essex, Bridge St.

The Planning Board unanimously approved a 213-unit development across the river from downtown, with a variance for studio units and several conditions, including parking.

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City Council approves annual appointments

City Council approved some 50 appointments to a dozen boards and commissions during its annual reorganization meeting on Monday night.

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Warehouse sells for $62M

A 200,000-square-foot warehouse on almost 28 acres sold for $62 million — more than eight times what it sold for five years ago.

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Downtown limits to be lifted on tattoo studios, personal services

Acting on recommendations in the new downtown strategic plan, City Council is poised to eliminate the prohibition of tattoo parlors and limits on personal service uses within downtown and eliminate the need for Planning Board approval for conforming permitted uses.

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Planning Board adopts strategic vision plan

The Planning Board on Tuesday night unanimously approved a downtown strategic vision plan element for the city’s master plan, which now will head to City Council.

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City Council approves reappointments

City Council approved a bevy of reappointments to assorted city boards and commissions to start 2022.

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