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Town Hall Closed – Feb 5th
January 19, 2021
Please note that Town Hall will be closed on Friday, February 5 due to safety concerns while renovations are taking place.
Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Updates
March 23, 2020
Mask Up Maynard
Massachusetts residents are advised to continue following recommendations outlined by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health in order to limit their risk of exposure to COVID-19. For information on the steps recommended by The Massachusetts Department of Public Health please click here. To view the latest updates about the COVID-19 vaccine in Massachusetts please click here.
COVID-19 Vaccination Timeline
Town staff and the Maynard Board of Health are considering the feasibility of localized vaccination operations. However, due to the town’s limited resources, it should be expected to be reliant on cooperation with regional entities and state agencies. To find out more about how you will fit into the COVID-19 vaccine distribution timeline please click here. (Please note that the information provided by this link is updated twice a week.)
Legal Notice: ConsCom Hearing – Feb 9
January 21, 2021
Pursuant to M.G.L Chapter 40, Section 8C, the Maynard Conservation Commission will hold a remote public hearing on Tuesday, February 09, 2021 at 6:30PM via Zoom, to consider the adoption of new Conservation Land Regulations.
Dog Licenses
January 11, 2021
The Town Clerk’s office reminds Maynard residents that all dogs, six months of age or older MUST be licensed by February 28, 2021.
Also note that any new dog to Town or recently acquired dog must be licensed within 30 days.
Please note that any dog licensed after February 28, 2021 will be subject to a $25.00 late fee.
Visit the Dog Licensing page for information on how to obtain the license for your dog.
DPW: 2021 Water & Sewer Rate Increase
January 8, 2021
The Department of Public Works through its Water and Sewer Division has the responsibility to review the Enterprise Funding Account and sustainability to provide necessary funding for the yearly operation of both water and sewer, as well as capital improvements to water and sewer infrastructure. The department is responsible to provide clean drinking water and sanitary sewer discharge for the town.
The planning process for reviewing the water and sewer rates began within the DPW in June 2020. (See the Water Resources and Rate Planning section on the DPW Water & Sewer Division page.) The initial rate recommendation was presented to the Board of Selectmen on January 5, 2021. A public hearing on the rates will commence on February 2nd at 8pm.
Notice: ConsCom Hearing: Marble Farms – Jan 12
January 6, 2021
The Maynard Conservation Commission will hold a remote Zoom meeting on Tuesday, January 12, 2020 at 6:30PM, relative to the filing of a Request for Determination of Applicability under the Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act and the Maynard Wetlands Administration Bylaw and Regulations filed by David Marks, 10 Maple Street, Maynard, MA, for work associated with the development of a public park within the 100 foot Bordering Wetland Buffer Area at the corner of Acton St, Rockland Ave, and Route 27 (Map 5, Lot 3).
Legal Notice: ZBA Hearing: 16 Waltham St
January 6, 2021
Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 40A s.9 & s.15, the Maynard Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a REMOTE public hearing on Monday, February 22, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. to hear all persons interested in the Petition filed by Christine Tree Legal, 515 Main Street, on behalf of John Morreale, Sr., owner of the subject property located at 16 Waltham Street, Maynard, MA.
The Petitioner is appealing the Building Commissioner’s Zoning Decision that use of the subject property for more than one dwelling unit is a “Non-Compliant” use which is neither protected as a Pre-Existing Nonconforming Use pursuant to M.G.L. c. 40A Sec.6, nor a use authorized by building permit and begun more than six years ago pursuant to M.G.L. c.40A Sec. 7. The Petitioner contends on both counts that the current mixed use of the premises for four dwelling units and one office unit is permitted.
A copy of the application package is on file with the Office of Municipal Services Office, Planning Division and can be provided via email by contacting OMS@townofMaynard.net.
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