Planning board grants preliminary approval for 6 West Main rehab with conditions The Somerville Planning Board granted preliminary approval for the fire‑damaged building at 6 West Main Street, approving variances and waivers with conditions including a full NFPA‑13 sprinkler system, clarified egress, proof of code‑compliant unit sizes at final, a refuse enclosure and replacement street tree. Vote recorded unanimously in favor.

The Somerville Planning Board has given the green light for a major rehabilitation project at 6 West Main Street, setting the stage for a revitalized building after fire damage!

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Planning board advances West Main redevelopment mapping and flood‑hazard options Planners presented updated aerial mapping that reassigns parcels to the West Main/Bridge Street redevelopment area and the board discussed flood‑hazard responses including home elevation, transfer of development rights (TDR), and park acquisitions as part of a resilience strategy.

Major changes are coming to Somerville as planners unveil new mapping strategies for West Main Street and tackle flood-hazard policies to protect local homes.

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