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3 issues in zoning with low priority
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Backyard chickens at 19 Gibbs Avenue
The Schmidt family wanted two hens for eggs and a learning experience for their kids. A neighbor's late objection about rodents and noise got addressed with predator-proofing and locked feed. The board noted city code already caps hens at six and bans roosters.
1 mention (1 this month)Last discussed Oct 26, 2026
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Spouting Rock Drive street name change
Residents of Spouting Rock Drive asked the city to rename an unoccupied street; the request was headed to City Administration for a recommendation.
1 mentionLast discussed Sep 16, 2026
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Upper-floor deck limits on homes with raised living space
Board members again wrestled with the relatively new deck-size limits when a house's main living area sits on the second floor, as at 58 Ruggles Avenue.
1 mentionLast discussed Aug 24, 2026