Maynard Sustainability Committee backs Energy Manager expansion and advances Climate Action Plan. The committee voted unanimously to have Co-Chair Lisa Vernegaard draft a letter supporting Energy Manager Rebecca Ansolabehere's proposal to expand from 20 to 24 hours weekly using Power Choice
Maynard recorded 20 property sales between July 3 and August 1, with 15 recording a purchase price ranging from $295,300 to $899,900 and a median of $655,000. The month's top sale was 154 Summer St at $899,900, followed by 34 Great Rd at $827,000 and 11 Ethelyn Cir at $800,000. Great Road, Concord
Maynard Planning Board continues Waltham Street residential decision, seeks site plan details. Chair Christopher Arsenault voted 5-0 to continue the public hearing to August 11 on the special permit and site plan application for the four-unit residential conversion at 16 Waltham Street. Attorney
Maynard Conservation Commission approves accessory dwelling unit for 10 Wisteria Lane with stricter wetland protections. The project by owner Joyce Eriksen of Tyngsboro Outdoor LLC won unanimous approval, which required expanded setbacks and rug juniper planting between the 50-foot and 60-foot
The By-law Committee unanimously elected William Kohlman chairman and Dan Shields secretary in 3-0 votes. The committee discussed two potential warrant articles for the next annual town meeting: a Maynard Historical Commission proposal to expand its membership from five to seven and authorize
Maynard Zoning Board approves variance allowing four-unit multifamily residence. The Board voted unanimously on July 27 to allow the pre-existing nonconforming use at 16 Waltham Street, where owner Daniel Souza operates four units on insufficient lot area, 1,281.3 square feet per unit against the
Maynard Finance Committee approves $1.2 million mid-year budget transfer. Town Accountant Kevin Petersen presented the transfer, drawing from surplus accounts to cover deficits driven primarily by utility costs tied to solar panel shutdown and increased energy expenses, plus advertising and
The Maynard Golf Course Advisory Task Force moves toward community engagement phase. Chair Natalie Robert and Vice Chair Gregory Zammuto led discussion of the committee's progress compiling data on existing course conditions. The committee decided to investigate having a booth at Maynard Fest to
Maynard Economic Development Committee raises food truck annual permit to $1,200. The committee unanimously voted to increase the food truck operating fee from $100 annually to $1,200, determining the original fee did not adequately reflect the costs borne by brick-and-mortar restaurants. In a
Maynard Select Board updated water regulations to address accessory dwelling unit demand and advanced state funding for system upgrades. Director of Public Works Justin DeMarco warned that ADUs pose incremental risk to the already constrained water production capacity. The Board unanimously