01/08/2026
Please consider attending this week’s Zoning Board of Appeals meeting, Thursday at 7pm.
Sutton needs more housing access, and not all development is bad. But the Burbank Woods proposal raises real questions that deserve careful public review—especially around safety, infrastructure impact and costs, stormwater management, and what responsibilities (and remediations) may fall to the town once construction is done.
At a moment when we’re making hard budget choices that affect teachers, school programs, and town services, it’s fair to ask whether this project delivers meaningful housing affordability in proportion to its potential cost to taxpayers.
The Zoning Board has the authority to pause this project. Any decision could be appealed, but community turnout matters—it signals that this level of scrutiny is expected and that the board has public support if a longer review is necessary.
More importantly, your presence helps the board and the town understand our community's priorities—and sets a precedent for how we evaluate future development.
Your voice matters. Thank you for your engagement.
The Town of Sutton is a rural community located in the heart of the Blackstone Valley, minutes from Worcester and the Mass Pike and just 15 minutes from the Rhode Island border. Our excellent schools, rural character, and safe surroundings make Sutton the ideal environment to live and to raise a fam...
