GRAFTON – This year’s Fall Town Meeting Warrant features a lot of proposed revisions.
The first 45 articles have to do with changing the town’s bylaws, from how Town Meeting is conducted to updates in fines and job descriptions.
According to the report presented by the Bylaw Study Committee, the committee conducted a “top-to-bottom review” of the bylaws, fulfilling a requirement in the town charter to have the bylaws reviewed every five years.
For example, the committee is requesting a new version of Article 22, pertaining to recreational use of Silver Lake and Lake Ripple. The new bylaw would cover the type of watercraft allowed; prohibition of alcohol; open fires; and prohibition of swimming and diving from the dam.
Article 24 asks for changes in the bylaw for scenic roads, while Article 31 has a proposed update for open burning.
Other Grafton Town Meeting articles
The Planning Department is sponsoring Article 46, a request to create the MBTA Multi-Family Overlay District, five areas within town where multifamily units could be built as of right.
The department is also sponsoring Article 48, asking to make amendments to part of the North Grafton Transit Village Overlay District; and Article 50, which seeks changes to the zoning bylaw that pertains to marijuana retailers and dispensaries.
The warrant also includes articles to approve a Tax Increment Financing agreement with Feedback Earth as well as funds to restore the cupola at the Grafton Public Library and toward the purchase of a fire truck.
Fall Town Meeting will convene on Monday, Oct. 16, at 7 p.m. at the high school auditorium.
The full warrant may be found at www.grafton-ma.gov.
