At this evening’s Planning Board meeting a number of issues were discussed; but none was of more interest than that of the Temple Shalom proposal to redevelop their property.

Regarding that, the Planning Board was unanimous in their decision. After consultation with Town Counsel John Flynn, the Board is going to recommend to Town Meeting that the issue be referred  to the Planning Board for further study and then to report to the next town Meeting. Member Peter Jackson recommended that the Planning Board establish standards to be included in a proposal and establish a process for going forward that includes all parties.

In past sessions the board has voiced concern over the lack of detail and specificity in the current proposal. “I’m certain we can do it,” commented Planning Board member Ed Duffy.

Town Meeting can dispose of the redevelopment request in one of four ways: they can pass it, the can reject it, they can amend it, or they can refer it back to the Planning Board. It is likely that Town Meeting will vote in accordance with the Planning Board’s recommendation.

The Planning Board will next convene on April 23rd.