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So the fine details here are that the subdivision was approved because of planning board inaction. So the planning board did not therefore put a sunset clause on this, or an expiration date. I think it’s still valid, and most of you have confirmed my thinking.<br>
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<blockquote type="cite">On Aug 12, 2023, at 7:51 AM, Town Administration <Administration@westhamptonma.org> wrote:<br>
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<div dir="ltr">Good morning all,</div>
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<div dir="ltr">A great Friday question to which I am replying on Saturday morning…</div>
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<div dir="ltr">Would the answer not also require going back to the local subdivision rules and regulations that were in place at the time of its approval?</div>
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<div dir="ltr">For some reason I thought there was a “sunset” provision in MGL 41, but I suspect that the local subdivision policies and regulations are where one would find that.</div>
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<div dir="ltr">I know that in the past several towns that I work for, there is always been a three-year limit, within which time the roads had to be constructed, utilities, installed, and all inspections done, otherwise the subdivision would be deemed invalid.
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<div dir="ltr">Definitely time to go back and take a look at the refs that were in place… </div>
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<div>Still valid, but, if zoning has increased lot sizes since then, merger would have affected the ability to convey. I would suggest rescission.
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<p class="x_MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Hi folks, we have an old subdivision plan recorded with the Registry in 1981, 4 lots with a loop road, never built, no lots conveyed, nothing ever done.
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