CHINA — Chinese food will return to town now that the Planning Board has awarded a conditional use permit to China Town Chinese Restaurant.

The board voted Tuesday to allow Wai Houng Lam to open a takeout restaurant in the China Mini Mall at 16 Vassalboro Road. It will be located in the same space as the now-closed Golden Island Chinese restaurant. Lam said he expects to employ three to four people.

He told the board that he hopes to open in August. Hours of operation would be 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily.

The board also considered an after-the-fact conditional use permit application from Steven Mayo of SM Custom Fabrication on 5 Freeman Road Extension. Mayo is operating a commercial-industrial fabrication business that makes custom aluminum truck beds. The board voted not to hold a public hearing, and is scheduled to vote July 17 on his permit application.

Summer foodprogram to start

AUGUSTA — The Augusta School Department is participating in the Summer Food Service Program from Monday to Aug. 17.

Under the program, a healthy lunch will be available free of charge each weekday to all children up to age 18 at North Street playground, 11:15; Calumet playground, 11:45; McCall’s playground, 12:15; William’s playground, 12:45.

Acceptance and participation requirements for the program and all activities are the same for everyone.