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Government · Planning Board

Planning Board advances accessory dwelling unit bylaw revisions

Deerfield Planning Board advances accessory dwelling unit bylaw amendments. Denise Mason, Planning Board Chair, convened the June 15 meeting to review revised Chapter 179 amendments that would allow local ADUs up to 1,200 square feet by special permit while preserving existing provisions. The board

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Government · Other Committee

Deerfield Preservation Panel Reelects Officers, Sets September Hearing

Deerfield Community Preservation Committee reelects its officers and sets a September hearing amid a debate over grant paperwork. Chair Kathy Sylvester, Vice Chair Julie Caswell and Clerk Jeff were each reelected unanimously, while the panel approved its March 25 minutes 7-1, with one abstention.

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Senior housing committee advances multiple initiatives

Deerfield's Ad Hoc Senior Housing Committee discussed environmental assessment and potential development of church properties June 10. A brownfields report on the church and rectory found asbestos and oil tanks, with abatement costs estimated between 210,000 dollars and 280,000 dollars, according

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