Planning Board
Reviews and approves new housing developments, commercial buildings, and land subdivisions before construction begins.
48 items across 8 meetings.
June 9, 2026 · agenda
📋 Proposed
Middlesex Development LLC seeks approval to subdivide 145 Davis Road into 4 lots accessed via Jeffrey Circle — neighbors and nearby homeowners should tune in.
📍 145 Davis Road / Jeffrey Circle, Bedford, MA
📋 Proposed
Board will discuss regulations or standards for dark-sky (light-pollution-reducing) lighting.
📋 Proposed
Board will discuss permitting rules for small clean energy facilities (e.g., solar or wind installations).
📋 Proposed
Board will discuss permitting framework for data centers in Bedford.
📋 Proposed
Board liaisons report on activity from other town boards and committees.
📋 Proposed
Planning staff provides updates.
📋 Proposed
Approval of prior meeting minutes.
May 26, 2026 · agenda
🔄 Postponed
Hearing continued to June 9, 2026 without testimony; Middlesex Development LLC proposes a 4-lot subdivision off Jeffrey Circle.
📍 145 Davis Road / Jeffrey Circle
💬 Discussed
Board reviews a preliminary plan for a 6-lot subdivision off El Will Farm Road — early stage, no vote expected.
📍 251B Old Billerica Road / El Will Farm Road
💬 Discussed
Proposed building addition to Sam Walker's American Tavern seeks site plan amendment approval.
📍 213 Burlington Road
📋 Proposed
Board considers releasing one lot from a subdivision covenant (a recorded development restriction), freeing it for individual conveyance.
📍 1 Selfridge Road
💬 Discussed
Board discusses a proposed bylaw to limit light pollution — details and next steps to be determined at meeting.
💬 Discussed
Liaison updates from other boards and committees.
💬 Discussed
Planning staff updates to the board.
• Status unclear
Meeting adjourns at 9:00 PM.
May 26, 2026 · agenda
📋 Proposed
Middlesex Development LLC seeks approval for a definitive subdivision plan creating 4 lots off Jeffrey Circle at 145 Davis Road.
📍 145 Davis Road / Jeffrey Circle
📋 Proposed
Board reviews a preliminary plan for a 6-lot subdivision off El Will Farm Road at 251B Old Billerica Road.
📍 251B Old Billerica Road / El Will Farm Road
📋 Proposed
Sam Walker's American Tavern at 213 Burlington Road is seeking a site plan amendment to add a building addition.
📍 213 Burlington Road
💬 Discussed
Board discusses a proposed Dark Sky bylaw, likely regulating outdoor lighting to reduce light pollution.
💬 Discussed
Liaison members report on other town boards and committees.
💬 Discussed
Planning Director provides staff updates.
📋 Proposed
Approval of prior meeting minutes.
May 21, 2026 · agenda
• Status unclear
Routine meeting opening.
📍 Lower Level Conference Room, Bedford Town Hall, 10 Mudge Way
📋 Proposed
Coming up May 21: committee reviews resident feedback and considers changes to the draft transportation/mobility strategy for Bedford's Comprehensive Plan.
📋 Proposed
Coming up May 21: committee reviews public feedback on the draft strategy for village center development and local economic growth in the Comprehensive Plan.
📋 Proposed
Coming up May 21: committee considers public input on draft strategy addressing historic preservation and design standards in Bedford's Comprehensive Plan.
• Status unclear
Routine meeting close.
May 12, 2026 · agenda
📋 Proposed
Middlesex Development LLC seeks approval for a 4-lot definitive subdivision off Jeffrey Circle at 145 Davis Road.
📍 145 Davis Road / Jeffrey Circle, Bedford, MA
📋 Proposed
Board will determine whether converting decks to three-season porches at Hartwell Farms constitutes a major or minor change to the existing special permit.
📍 Hartwell Farms, Bedford, MA
📋 Proposed
Board will discuss a proposed Dark Sky bylaw, likely addressing outdoor lighting standards town-wide.
📋 Proposed
Liaison updates from other boards and committees.
📋 Proposed
Planning staff updates to the board.
📋 Proposed
Approval of prior meeting minutes.
April 28, 2026 · agenda
📋 Proposed
Middlesex Development LLC seeks approval for a 4-lot definitive subdivision off Jeffrey Circle at 145 Davis Road — new residential lots that could affect traffic and neighborhood character nearby.
📍 145 Davis Road / Jeffrey Circle, Bedford, MA
• Status unclear
Board liaisons report on other town boards and committees.
• Status unclear
Planning Director provides staff updates.
• Status unclear
Review and approval of prior meeting minutes.
April 18, 2026 · agenda
📋 Proposed
Coming up April 18: presentations and small-group discussions on housing options, affordability, and accessibility as part of the town's Comprehensive Plan.
📍 Bedford High School Cafeteria, 9 Mudge Way
📋 Proposed
Midday session focuses on community connection, civic participation, and long-term town planning as part of the Comprehensive Plan process.
📍 Bedford High School Cafeteria, 9 Mudge Way
📋 Proposed
Afternoon session covers parks, trails, open space, and environmental resilience planning for the Comprehensive Plan.
📍 Bedford High School Cafeteria, 9 Mudge Way
April 14, 2026 · agenda
📋 Proposed
Middlesex Development LLC seeks approval for a 4-lot residential subdivision off Jeffrey Circle at 145 Davis Road; public may comment via Zoom.
📍 145 Davis Road / Jeffrey Circle
📋 Proposed
Anchor Line Partners asks for more time to implement an already-approved Industrial Mixed-Use Special Permit at 20-22 Crosby Drive.
📍 20-22 Crosby Drive
💬 Discussed
Board continues discussion of the Cottage Overlay District, a zoning mechanism allowing smaller clustered housing developments in eligible areas.
📋 Proposed
Board selects chair and other officers for the coming year.
📋 Proposed
Board reviews member assignments to other town committees.
📋 Proposed
Member liaisons report on other boards and committees.
📋 Proposed
Planning staff provide updates on current projects and town matters.
📋 Proposed
Approval of prior meeting minutes.