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Proposed Buddhist temple at 1 Sycamore Lane
A proposal to convert a single-family property into a Buddhist temple with multiple accessory buildings, most of it inside the 100-foot wetlands buffer. Neighbors and environmental impacts are likely flashpoints when the hearing resumes December 2.
3 mentions (1 this month)Last discussed Nov 4, 2026
MediumZoning
Two-family conversions on Lafayette Street
Two companion applications would turn single-family houses into two-family homes, each needing variances for lot area, frontage, and setbacks. This touches on neighborhood density and housing supply.
1 mention (1 this month)Last discussed Nov 4, 2026