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Buddhist temple on environmentally sensitive Sycamore Lane site

The proposed Buddhist Temple at 1 Sycamore Lane needs variances to build within the 100-foot wetlands buffer and to make up a 10-space parking shortfall. The case was pushed to October 7, so neighbors near the wetlands site will weigh in next month.

8 mentions (2 this month)Last discussed Nov 4, 2026

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290 Ferris Avenue tree removal and site buffering

A resident says a county-sold forest at 290 Ferris Avenue was clear-cut, possibly in violation of the tree ordinance, and the light-industrial truck parking site ended up with minimal buffering despite council requirements.

1 mention (1 this month)Last discussed Oct 5, 2026