Approval

Landmark Court Decision Reverses Housing Appeals Committee’s Approval, Protecting Nantucket’s Community and Zoning Code Rights

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Nantucket, Massachusetts – In a significant and rare ruling, Superior Court Judge Gildea has reversed the decision made by the Housing Appeals Committee regarding the Surfside Crossing project. This decision has now placed the project in violation of the Town of Nantucket’s zoning code, resulting in the revocation of the building permit that was issued in November. Judge Gildea’s ruling is a testament to the fact that the citizens’ voices were not only heard but carried weight in this case. Despite the developers’ opposition, the judge recognized the community’s standing and acknowledged their disadvantage. Consequently, … Read more

Judge Dismisses Lawsuit Challenging Approval of Marijuana Dispensary in McLean County

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BLOOMINGTON, Ill. – A judge in McLean County has dismissed a lawsuit against the Town of Normal over the approval of a special use permit for a cannabis dispensary. The lawsuit, filed by former Normal Town Council member Jeff Fritzen, alleged that the town had violated its own ordinance in granting the permit for the High Haven Dispensary near a busy intersection. Fritzen, a vocal opponent of recreational marijuana use, argued that the town’s ordinance required the business to wait a year before reapplying for the permit unless new evidence was presented to the mayor … Read more