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Open Space Implementation Committee OKs revised plan outline.

Sterling Open Space Implementation Committee approves revised plan outline and identifies two land priorities. Chair Chuck Plaisted reported difficulty contacting B. Caldwell over OSRP funding while implementing new guidelines from M. Cryan requiring the plan to be "precise and concise." Paul

Zoning Board approves accessory dwelling unit, two zoning variances and permits.

Sterling Zoning Board approves accessory dwelling unit and two porch projects. The board unanimously approved an 876-square-foot detached accessory dwelling unit proposed by Eric and Katherine Case at 10 Adam Taylor Road, finding it consistent with the neighborhood's character. Amanda Favreau

Library trustees approve budget plan, fund lobby accessibility upgrade

Conant Public Library trustees unanimously back a $55,000 capital request to bring the lift lobby to code, to be voted at the May 4 town meeting as part of Article 15. Director Alex Grebinar reported the library is 75 percent through the fiscal year with balanced budget lines, and will return

Cultural Council approves $800 for yoga program replacement.

Sterling Cultural Council funds replacement yoga program. The board unanimously approved setting aside $800 for a yoga initiative to replace a program previously scheduled for May, following the departure of coordinator Dhivyaa Chelvan. Members reviewed treasurer balances of $3,592.40 in the town

Board of Health approves septic permit extensions and setback variances

Board of Health approves construction permit extensions and septic variances. The Sterling Board of Health unanimously extended two construction permits, 2023-27 for 71 Maple Street and 2023-28 for 27 Chamberlain Road, each for one year. In a pair of split votes, the board approved a Local Upgrade