Chapter 40B Information

Chapter 40B is a state statute, which enables local Zoning Boards of Appeals to approve affordable housing developments under flexible rules if at least 20-25% of the units have long-term affordability restrictions. Please CLICK HERE to learn more about this statute on Mass.gov .

09/05/2023 - Town Manager Update noted that Elite Homebuilders purchase and sale for the Boston Road property (near Galaxy Pass) expired and the property is back on the market.

  • Please CLICK HERE to read the Select Board Agenda.
  • Please CLICK HERE to view the September 5, 2023 meeting. The Town Manager's Update on this discussion of this starts at approximately 2:43:18.

08/15/2023 - This week's agenda includes the following item: MOA (Memorandum of Agreement) with Elite Home Builders .

05/02/2023 - This week's agenda includes the following item:  Draft MOA (Memorandum of Agreement) with Elite Home Builders.

04/18/2023 - Town Manager Update noted that a representative from Campanelli called and stated they are no longer in negotiations to purchase land for the proposed 40B project on Armsby Road.

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  • Please CLICK HERE to view the April 18, 2023 Select Board meeting. The Town Manager's Update begins at approximately 1:57:45 minutes.

03/21/2023 - Elite Home Builders - Steven Venincasa 40B Development Potential MOA (Memorandum of Agreement) discussion.

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  • Please CLICK HERE to view the March 21, 2023 Select Board meeting. The discussion begins at approximately 11:50 minutes.

02/07/2023 - Land Design Collaborative, Steven Venincasa presentation regarding a 40B proposal on Boston Road (near Galaxy Pass) to Sutton Select Board.

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  • Please CLICK HERE to view the presentation slides.
  • Please CLICK HERE to view the February 7, 2023 Select Board meeting. The presentation begins at approximately 20:00 minutes.

01/17/2023 - Sutton Select Board discussed a possible MOA (Memorandum of Agreement) related to the Campenelli 40B Development.

  • Please CLICK HERE to read the Select Board Agenda.
  • Please CLICK HERE to watch the January 17, 2023 Select Board meeting. The discussion begins at approximately 39:00 minutes.

01/03/2023 - Amy Kwesell, KP Law, P.C. presented "Comprehensive Permits" to the Sutton Select Board discussing many aspects of Chapter 40B including Safe Harbor, Eligibility, Application, Public Hearing, Decision, Appeal and Modification.

  • Please CLICK HERE to read the Select Board Agenda.
  • Please CLICK HERE to view the KP Law, PC presentation, "Comprehensive Permits".
  • Please CLICK HERE to watch the January 3, 2023 Select Board meeting including this presentation.


11/01/2022 - Campenelli & Randy Waterman presentation regarding a 40B proposal on Armsby Road to Sutton Select Board.

  • Please CLICK HERE to read the Select Board Agenda. 
  • Please CLICK HERE to view the presentation slides.
  • Please CLICK HERE to watch the November 1, 2022 Select Board meeting including this presentation.