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Studies & Projects - Current
The following studies and reports are currently underway in the Planning Department. Visit any of the links to view these projects. Additional information will be uploaded to this webpage as it becomes available. Please check back if you are interested in updated / new information.
There are a number of studies that have been completed and are available for download. Information can be located on the Completed Studies and Reports page.
Click on any of the links below to view more information. Please contact the Planning Department if you have any questions. Phone: 508-839-5335, ext.1120. Thank you.
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MBTA Communities Zoning
Under Section 3A of MGL c. 40A, all communities served by the MBTA must zone to allow for multifamily housing as of right, with a greater obligation for communities with better access to transit stations. Grafton is considered an "Adjacent Community," and will be working with CMRPC to update zoning to meet state requirements.
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40R SubDistrict B Amendment to NGTVOD
The Application of the Town, prepared with the assistance of The Claremont Companies, is to establish a Sub-District B in the pre-existing North Grafton Transit Village Overlay District (“NGTVOD”) that will provide multifamily development at 20% affordability.
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Grafton Comprehensive Master Plan
The Town of Grafton is currently in the process of updating the Grafton Comprehensive Master Plan, last updated in November 2001 and published on December 1, 2001.
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Housing Production Plan 2023 Update
The Town of Grafton is updating its Housing Production Plan (HPP), building on the work of previous Plans in 2006, 2013 and 2018. The HPP will offer the Town greater local control over affordable housing development and provide an updated blueprint to help further the Town’s progress towards meeting the state’s Chapter 40B 10% affordable housing goal.
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Main Street / Route 122A Transportation Improvement Project
The project is approximately 2.05 miles in length and consists of new sidewalks with improved handicap accessibility, new and reset granite curbing and a reconstructed/resurfaced roadway with bicycle accommodating shoulders.
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Redevelopment of 27 Upton Street
The Town of Grafton will move its Department of Public Works to a new location freeing the approximately 7.04 acres for redevelopment.
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Redevelopment of 8 Pine Street
The Grafton MBTA commuter train station is one of the last options on the Worcester / Boston line to build a signature project reflecting the history of the Grafton State Hospital with the amenities of modern day living with access to jobs, shops, entertainment, and open space.
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Revision of "Subdivision Rules & Regulations"
The Planning Board has completed this stage of revisions to the Grafton subdivision control rules and regulations and will hold a public hearing on Monday, November 22, 2021 to consider amending this document.
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Worcester Street Conceptual Roadway Layout Study
The Town of Grafton along with its consultants, VHB, have been collecting information on potential roadway improvements along Worcester Street between Snow Road and Carroll Road.