Rockland Zoning Board convenes special meeting to update its 1981 Rules of Procedure. Chair Robert C. Rosa III led all five board members through Article-by-Article discussion of change recommendations, deciding to route the final draft to Land Use Attorney Robert Galvin for review and approval.
Community Preservation Act Committee allocates $11,000 for land survey and explores Hartsuff Park improvements. Committee members Thomas Reagan, Joe Reis, Thom Roache, Derek Ewell, and Charlie Williams unanimously approved the survey expenditure from administrative funds. Proposals for Hartsuff
Zoning Board of Appeals unanimously approves outside storage special permit at 0 Industrial Way. Chair Robert C. Rosa III and all four board members voted to grant Raymond Delmonico's request to operate a contractor's yard storing heavy equipment, trailers, and vehicles on the industrial property,
Select Board approves liquor license and registrar appointments. Chair Michael P. O'Loughlin and the full five-member board unanimously approved a one-day liquor license for Black Hat Brew Works and Players Sports Bar & Grille for Rockland Day on June 20 and reappointed Constable Kevin McKenna to
Rockland Rent Control Board unanimously approves 2.8 percent rent increases. The Board, chaired by Patricia Dennehy and including members Janet Russell, Julie Snee, and Carolann Primavera, approved petitions from Hometown America Management, L.C.C. for both Live Oaks Village and Leisurewoods of
Rockland Zoning Board grants two major permits in single hearing. The board unanimously approved a Special Permit for McKenzieann Finn's Project31 LLC dance studio at 222 Weymouth Street, conditioned on sprinkler system connection and proof of occupancy compliance, with hours of operation
Select Board approves 8:00 a.m. bar openings on World Cup game days. Chair Michael P. O'Loughlin and the board voted 4-1 on June 11 through July 19 to allow on-premises alcohol and beer/wine licensees to open early, with Member John J. Ellard, Jr. opposed; the board rejected an initial 6:00 a.m.
Rockland Sewer Commission unanimously approves four accessory dwelling unit connections exceeding the town moratorium threshold. Chair Michael Mullen oversaw approval of sewer tie-ins at 49 John Burke Drive, 249 Pond Street, 74 Rice Avenue, and 508 Webster Street, all conditional on fees and
Rockland Council on Aging approves April minutes and elects delegate. The 13-member board unanimously approved the April meeting minutes and voted unanimously to elect Kathy O'Neil as its delegate to Old Colony Elder Services. Chairman Andrew McCarthy reported a successful Mental Health Awareness
Rockland Zoning Board approves fire station and three applications with conditions. The board unanimously granted a special permit and variances for the town's new 34,968-square-foot fire station headquarters at 99 Church Street, including six conditions on noise mitigation, lighting, and vehicle