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The Middleton Planning Board tackles a key change to the Ridgewood Estates subdivision, debating a request to shrink a temporary slope easement so a new homeowner can gain more backyard space. Neighbors from East Meadow Lane show up to voice frustrations over steep grades, major tree clearing, and lost privacy, while staff explain what the original approved plans allow and how road acceptance will work. The Board ultimately votes to approve the easement change, then moves on to support a new auto repair shop on Birch Road and a youth basketball training facility on North Main Street, and appoints a representative to help overhaul the town’s zoning bylaws. 00:00 – Meeting called to order & voting members appointed 00:29 – Approval of December 2025 & March 2026 meeting minutes 01:31 – Public hearing opens: Ridgewood Estates plan modification 03:17 – Project background: Ridgewood, Normal Way & East Meadow Lane overview 08:16 – Explanation of temporary cul-de-sacs & slope easements 18:59 – Abutters’ concerns: grading, tree clearing & loss of privacy 32:33 – Board discussion and vote on reducing slope easement 39:36 – ZBA recommendation: auto repair business at 2 Birch Road 43:32 – ZBA recommendation: youth basketball facility at 177 North Main 48:19 – Zoning bylaw review committee & meeting adjournment