Planning Board
Reviews and approves new housing developments, commercial buildings, and land subdivisions before construction begins.
154 items across 22 meetings.
July 6, 2026 · agenda
📋 Proposed
Coming up July 6, a joint session with the Selectboard interviews five Associate Member candidates: William O'Connell Jr., Jason Morin, Beverly Pierce, Timothy McWade, and Anna Colvell; more candidates evaluated July 20.
📍 10 Mechanic Street, Arcand Meeting Room
June 25, 2026 · agenda
🔄 Postponed
NECC Holdings' proposed 6-lot, ~1,055-foot-roadway subdivision on ~338.5 acres (Map 95/96/97) — applicant requesting continuation to July 23, 2026.
📍 180 Paine Street
🔄 Postponed
NECC Holdings seeks permits for 1,600 age-restricted (55+) housing units on ~330 acres in the 55+ Active Adult Overlay District — continuation requested to July 23, 2026.
📍 180 Paine Street
🔄 Postponed
Snowflake, LLC seeks major changes to an approved residential subdivision's roadways, lots, and stormwater design — applicant requesting continuation to July 23, 2026.
💬 Discussed
New hearing for a 5-megawatt battery energy storage system on town-owned land at 26 Pearl St; hearing opens, peer-review vote taken, then immediately continued to July 23.
📍 26 Pearl Street (Map 4 Lot 60)
📋 Proposed
Lot release request for the SNETT Trail Estates development.
📋 Proposed
Routine approval of prior meeting minutes.
June 11, 2026 · minutes
✅ Approved
Martin Roche appointed Chairman, Philip Devine Vice Chairman, and Patrick Sullivan Clerk.
🔄 Postponed
Special permit for a two-story 10,000 s.f. retail building on residential-zoned parcels continued to July 23, 2026 for republishing.
📍 190, 194, 198 Hartford Avenue
🔄 Postponed
Special permit for a 3,500 s.f. bank with drive-through on residential-zoned parcels continued to July 23, 2026 for republishing.
📍 182-186 Hartford Avenue
✅ Approved
Back-lot subdivision to split a 10.5-acre agricultural parcel approved, with a 50-foot no-cut buffer added and the previously proposed gun range removed.
📍 40 Grove Street
🔄 Postponed
Plan for an additional 21,450 s.f., 13-unit industrial flex building with 72 parking spaces on 11 acres continued to July 23, 2026 to refile.
📍 316 Hartford Avenue
✅ Approved
Prior minutes approved.
✅ Approved
Meeting adjourned.
June 11, 2026 · agenda
📋 Proposed
Annual reorganization of board leadership.
🔄 Postponed
Continued hearing on a special permit for a 3,500 sq ft bank with drive-through on 0.91 acres of residentially-zoned land in the Hartford Avenue overlay district.
📍 182 & 186 Hartford Avenue (Map 24-5, 24-6)
🔄 Postponed
Continued hearing on a special permit for a two-story, 10,000 sq ft retail building on 1.21 acres of residentially-zoned land in the Hartford Avenue overlay district.
📍 190, 194, 198 Hartford Avenue (Map 24-7, 24-8, 24-9)
🔄 Postponed
Continued hearing on John and Robin McCarthy's request to subdivide roughly 10.5 acres of agricultural land, creating a lot with less than required frontage off Grove Street.
📍 40 Grove Street (Map 22-1-7)
🔄 Postponed
Continued hearing on development plan and stormwater permit for an additional 21,450 sq ft industrial flex-use building with 13 units and 72 parking spaces on 11.01 acres.
📍 316 Hartford Avenue (Map 13 Parcel 3)
📋 Proposed
Approval of prior meeting minutes.
May 28, 2026 · minutes
🔄 Postponed
Hearing on a proposed 21,450 s.f. one-story industrial flex building with 13 units and 72 parking spaces on an 11-acre industrial lot continued to June 11, 2026.
📍 316 Hartford Avenue (Map 13, Parcel 3)
🔄 Postponed
Toll Brothers' request to revise roadway layout, lot configurations and switch to a closed drainage system was discussed; board favored keeping occupancy-based phasing rules, continued to June 25, 2026.
📍 Red Mill Subdivision
✅ Approved
Approved a Major Modification allowing outdoor equipment storage and retail sales on a 7.2-acre industrial lot.
📍 239 Maple Street (Map 37, Lots 3 & 3A)
💬 Discussed
Hearing opened on Woodland Peak's plan to build two 2-bedroom affordable units (assigned by lottery) on roughly 20.84 acres; permit document was signed.
📍 North and Blackstone Street / 1-15 Whitman Circle (Map 59)
❌ Denied
Board voted to deny the Blackstone Street Improvement Development Plan and Stormwater Management Permit, after rescinding and re-voting to clarify the decision.
📍 Blackstone Street
✅ Approved
Prior meeting minutes approved as amended.
✅ Approved
Routine procedural votes to open and adjourn the meeting.
May 28, 2026 · agenda
🔄 Postponed
Continued hearing on a new 21,450 sq ft, one-story industrial flex-use building with 13 units and 72 parking spaces on 11-acre industrial parcel.
📍 316 Hartford Avenue (Map 13 Parcel 3)
🔄 Postponed
Continued hearing on Snowflake LLC's request to modify an approved residential subdivision, changing roadways, lot configurations, and stormwater design.
🔄 Postponed
Continued hearing on amending plans to allow outdoor equipment storage and retail sales on 7.2 acres of industrial-zoned land.
📍 239 Maple Street (Map 37, Lots 3 and 3A)
🔄 Postponed
Continued hearing on building two affordable two-bedroom townhouse units by lottery on roughly 20.84 acres at North and Blackstone Street.
📍 1-15 Whitman Circle / North and Blackstone Street (Map 59)
💬 Discussed
Board to review draft decisions on the Blackstone Street project.
📍 Blackstone Street
📋 Proposed
Routine approval of prior meeting minutes.
May 14, 2026 · minutes
🔄 Postponed
Special permit hearing for 1,600 age-restricted units on ~330 acres continued to June 25 due to a management change at applicant NECC Holdings.
📍 180 Paine Street
🔄 Postponed
Plan for a 21,450 sq-ft, 13-unit industrial flex building with 72 parking spaces continued to May 28 at applicant's request.
📍 316 Hartford Avenue
🔄 Postponed
Special permit hearing for a two-story 10,000 sq-ft retail building continued to June 11 at applicant's request.
📍 190, 194, 198 Hartford Avenue
🔄 Postponed
Special permit hearing for a 3,500 sq-ft bank with drive-through continued to June 11 at applicant's request.
📍 182-186 Hartford Avenue
🔄 Postponed
Requested changes to roadways, lots and stormwater for the previously approved Red Mill subdivision continued to May 28.
✅ Approved
Board approved two 2-bedroom affordable units (sold by lottery) within a five-townhouse development on ~20.84 acres, after rejecting the first unit-placement option 3-2.
📍 North and Blackstone Street (1-15 Whitman Circle)
✅ Approved
Board approved amended conditions allowing outdoor equipment storage and retail sales at this 7.2-acre industrial site, with revised vehicle limits, parking and added landscape screening.
📍 239 Maple Street
🔄 Postponed
Hearing on subdividing a back lot continued to June 11; abutters raised concerns over privacy, driveways and an on-site shooting range, with a 50-foot buffer proposed.
📍 40 Grove Street
🔄 Postponed
Board recommended Town Meeting pass over accepting Candlelight Lane, Northern Lights Way, Celestial Circle and Lovers Lane as public ways due to unresolved as-built discrepancies; developer must replenish review funds.
💰 Developer to replenish Chapter 53G review funds
📍 Lakeview Estates (Candlelight Lane, Northern Lights Way, Celestial Circle, Lovers Lane)
🔄 Postponed
Board recommended passing over accepting Duhamel Way as a public way due to missing submission items; matter moved to Fall Town Meeting, with ponding concerns between 5 and 7 Duhamel Way noted.
📍 Duhamel Way
✅ Approved
Prior meeting minutes approved unanimously.
May 14, 2026 · agenda
📋 Proposed
New hearing on Woodland Peak Development's plan to build two affordable 2-bedroom townhouse units by lottery on ~20.84 acres at North and Blackstone Street.
📍 North & Blackstone Street, 1-15 Whitman Circle
🔄 Postponed
Continued hearing to amend an industrial site to allow outdoor equipment storage and retail sales on ~7.2 acres.
📍 239 Maple Street
🔄 Postponed
Continued hearing on the McCarthys' request to subdivide ~10.5 acres into a back lot with less than required frontage.
📍 40 Grove Street
🔄 Postponed
Continued hearing on Snowflake LLC's request to modify an approved residential subdivision's roadways, lot layout, and stormwater design.
🔄 Postponed
Continued hearing on NECC Holdings' proposal for 1,600 age-restricted (55+) housing units on ~330 acres within the 55+ Active Adult Overlay District.
📍 180 Paine Street
🔄 Postponed
Continued hearing on accepting Candlelight Lane, Northern Lights Way, Celestial Circle, Lovers Lane and open space parcels as public ways.
📍 Lakeview Estates
🔄 Postponed
Continued hearing on accepting Duhamel Way, its easements, and open space as public ways.
📍 Duhamel Way
🔄 Postponed
Continued hearing on H&B Realty's 21,450 s.f., 13-unit industrial flex building with 72 parking spaces; applicant requested continuance to May 28, 2026.
📍 316 Hartford Avenue
🔄 Postponed
Continued hearing on Rte. 85 Realty's two-story 10,000 s.f. retail building on residential parcels; applicant requested continuance to June 11, 2026.
📍 190, 194, 198 Hartford Avenue
🔄 Postponed
Continued hearing on a proposed 3,500 s.f. bank with drive-through on residential parcels; applicant requested continuance to June 11, 2026.
📍 182-186 Hartford Avenue
📋 Proposed
Routine approval of prior meeting minutes.
April 23, 2026 · minutes
🔄 Postponed
Snowflake LLC's revised plan for the 85.6-acre Mill/Mechanic Street development—changing roadway alignment, lots, and stormwater—was opened and continued to May 14, 2026 at the applicant's request.
📍 Mill Street and Mechanic Street (Map 51, 13-1)
🔄 Postponed
NECC Holdings' proposed 1,600 age-restricted units on ~330 acres drew resident concerns about flooding, runoff onto Paine Street, and unit count; hearing continued to May 14, 2026.
📍 180 Paine Street (Map 95-37, 97-15C, 96-62A, 95-37-1, 97-19)
✅ Approved
Board closed the hearing on Wall Street Development's plan to improve a ~1,900-foot abandoned section of Blackstone Street and directed a stormwater/development plan determination; easement rights remain disputed.
📍 Blackstone Street (Map 62 Parcels 1 & 5, Map 66 Parcel 1)
🔄 Postponed
Proposed acceptance of Duhamel Way as a public road stalled because the developer hasn't provided required layout, easement, and as-built documents; continued to May 14, 2026.
📍 Duhamel Way
🔄 Postponed
Acceptance of these roads in a 100-lot development was delayed over an unresolved private drain line; residents objected to paying both HOA fees and town taxes. Continued to May 14, 2026.
💰 Residents paying monthly HOA fees plus town taxes
📍 Candlelight Lane, Northern Lights Way, Celestial Circle, Lovers Lane
✅ Approved
Board recommended to Town Meeting amendments updating the Use Regulations Schedule, including separating zoning districts B1 and B2 into distinct columns.
✅ Approved
Board recommended definition updates to Town Meeting; discussion flagged questions about 'domestic' and non-farm animals as they relate to kennels, daycare, and training uses.
✅ Approved
Board recommended to Town Meeting new rules for drive-through facilities covering vehicle circulation, dimensions, landscape buffers, lighting, signage, dumpsters, and hours of operation.
✅ Approved
Minutes from April 9, 2026 approved.
April 23, 2026 · agenda
🔄 Postponed
Hearing on changes to the 85.6-acre Red Mill development (roadway alignment, lot configuration, stormwater) between Mill and Mechanic Streets, but applicant requests continuance to May 14, 2026.
📍 Mill Street and Mechanic Street, Assessor's Map 51, 13-1
💬 Discussed
Continued hearing on a 1,600-unit age-restricted (55+) housing project on roughly 330 acres at 180 Paine Street within the Active Adult Overlay District.
📍 180 Paine Street, Assessor's Map 95-37, 97-15C, 96-62A, 95-37-1, 97-19
💬 Discussed
Continued hearing on proposed improvements to an abandoned, agriculturally-zoned portion of Blackstone Street, roughly 1,900 linear feet, adjacent to gravel-company parcels.
📍 Blackstone Street, Map 62 Parcels 1 & 5, Map 66 Parcel 1
📋 Proposed
Hearing on a town warrant article to insert, delete, or amend definitions in the zoning bylaws' 'Terms Defined' section.
📋 Proposed
Hearing on a warrant article amending allowed uses, including separating zoning districts B1 and B2 into distinct columns in the Use Regulations Schedule.
📋 Proposed
Hearing on adding new rules for drive-through facilities covering vehicle circulation, landscaping, lighting, signage, dumpster locations, and hours of operation.
📋 Proposed
Warrant article to accept Duhamel Way and associated easements/open space as public ways, authorizing the Select Board to acquire the roadway.
📍 Duhamel Way
📋 Proposed
Warrant article to accept these four roadways plus easements and open space parcels A, B, and C as public ways.
📍 Candlelight Lane, Northern Lights Way, Celestial Circle, Lovers Lane
📋 Proposed
Approval of prior meeting minutes.
April 9, 2026 · minutes
🔄 Postponed
Proposal to split a ~10.5-acre agricultural parcel into 3 lots under §240-38; multiple abutters opposed, citing driveway, stormwater, and privacy concerns. Continued to May 14.
📍 40 Grove Street, Assessor's Map 22-1-7
🔄 Postponed
New 21,450 sq ft one-story industrial flex building (13 contractor bays, 72 parking spaces) on 11-acre industrial parcel; board and abutters flagged traffic, outside storage, and proximity to a nearby school. Continued to May 14.
📍 316 Hartford Avenue, Map 13 Parcel 3
🔄 Postponed
Special permit for a two-story ~10,000 sq ft retail building on 1.21 acres in the Hartford Avenue Adaptive Use Overlay District; applicant requested continuance to May 14, decision deadline extended to May 29.
📍 190–198 Hartford Avenue, Assessor's Maps 24-7, 24-8, 24-9
🔄 Postponed
Special permit for a ~3,500 sq ft bank with drive-through on 0.91 acres in the Hartford Avenue Adaptive Use Overlay District; continued to May 14, decision deadline extended to May 29.
📍 182–186 Hartford Avenue, Assessor's Maps 24-5, 24-6
🗳️ Voted on
Walmart's proposed ~115-foot sign (increased height and size for highway visibility during store remodel) unanimously declared a Major Modification; board cited size and light-pollution concerns.
📍 250 Hartford Avenue
🔄 Postponed
Revised landscaping and new limits on outdoor construction vehicle storage were discussed, but the item must be re-advertised as a Public Hearing; continued to May 14.
📍 239 Maple Street
✅ Approved
Minutes from March 12 approved unanimously.
April 9, 2026 · agenda
📋 Proposed
Coming up April 9: hearing on John and Robin McCarthy's request to subdivide a 10.5-acre agriculture-zoned parcel, creating a lot with less than required road frontage.
📍 40 Grove Street, Map 22-1-7
📋 Proposed
Coming up April 9: hearing on H&B Realty's plan to build a 21,450 sq.ft. industrial flex-use building (13 units) with 72 parking spaces on this 11-acre industrial-zoned site.
📍 316 Hartford Avenue, Map 13 Parcel 3
🔄 Postponed
Coming up April 9: continued hearing on Rte. 85 Realty's special permit for a two-story 10,000 sq.ft. retail building on 1.21 acres in the Hartford Avenue overlay district.
📍 190, 194, 198 Hartford Avenue, Map 24-7, 24-8, 24-9
🔄 Postponed
Coming up April 9: continued hearing on Rte. 85 Realty's special permit for a 3,500 sq.ft. bank with drive-through on 0.91 acres in the Hartford Avenue overlay district.
📍 182-186 Hartford Avenue, Map 24-5, 24-6
💬 Discussed
Coming up April 9: discussion of a sign request for Walmart at 250 Hartford Ave.
📍 250 Hartford Avenue
💬 Discussed
Coming up April 9: discussion of a major modification request for 239 Maple Street.
📍 239 Maple Street
📋 Proposed
Approval of March 12, 2026 minutes.
March 12, 2026 · minutes
❌ Denied
Applicant Rutkowski Laws withdrew without prejudice the development plan for a 6,000 sq. ft. animal kennel and dog care building on the 0.94-acre parcel (Map 50, Parcel 84).
📍 0 Mechanic Street (formerly 79 Mechanic Street)
🔄 Postponed
Special permit for a two-story 10,000 sq. ft. retail building on 1.21 acres (Maps 24-7, 24-8, 24-9) in the Hartford Avenue Adaptive Use Overlay District continued to April 9, 2026.
📍 190, 194, 198 Hartford Avenue
🔄 Postponed
Special permit for a 3,500 sq. ft. bank with drive-through on 0.91 acres (Maps 24-5, 24-6) in the Hartford Avenue Adaptive Use Overlay District continued to April 9, 2026.
📍 182-186 Hartford Avenue
🔄 Postponed
NECC Holdings' proposal for 1,600 age-restricted units on ~330 acres discussed groundwater/civil engineering; continued to April 23, 2026 pending further DPW and TEC review.
📍 180 Paine Street
🔄 Postponed
NECC Holdings' preliminary subdivision of ~338.5 acres into 6 lots with approximately 1,055 feet of new roadway continued to May 28, 2026, decision deadline June 26.
📍 180 Paine Street
🔄 Postponed
Proposed improvements to ~1,900 linear feet of abandoned Blackstone Street (Maps 62-5, 66-1, 62-1) continued to April 23, 2026, with decision deadline May 29.
📍 Blackstone Street
🔄 Postponed
Maple Street Development LLC seeks to modify prior approval conditions to allow outdoor fleet-vehicle storage and construction-vehicle retail sales on 7.2 acres (Map 37, Lots 3 & 3A); board expressed traffic and safety concerns and continued to April 9, 2026.
📍 239 Maple Street
✅ Approved
Board approved landscape plans (C10, C14, C16) for SNETT Trail Estates, satisfying requirements for the owner to obtain building permits.
✅ Approved
Board voted to send proposed zoning bylaw amendments on drive-through regulations, table of uses, and definitions to the Select Board for inclusion on the Town Warrant.
✅ Approved
Minutes approved 4-1 with one abstention.
✅ Approved
Meeting adjourned; next meeting Thursday, March 26, 2026.
March 12, 2026 · agenda
🔄 Postponed
Applicant seeks to withdraw without prejudice a plan for a one-story, 6,000 sq. ft. animal kennel, grooming and dog-care facility on a 0.94-acre B-1 parcel.
📍 0 Mechanic Street (formerly 79 Mechanic Street), Map 50 Parcel 84
🔄 Postponed
NECC Holdings seeks special permit for 1,600 age-restricted (55+) housing units on roughly 330 acres in the 55+ Active Adult Overlay District; continuation hearing March 12.
📍 180 Paine Street, Map 95-37, 97-15C, 96-62A, 95-37-1, 97-19
🔄 Postponed
Wall Street Development proposes roadway improvements to roughly 1,900 linear feet of the abandoned, agriculturally-zoned portion of Blackstone Street.
📍 Blackstone Street, Map 62 Parcels 1 & 5, Map 66 Parcel 1
🔄 Postponed
Rte. 85 Realty seeks special permit for a two-story, 10,000 sq. ft. retail building on 1.21 acres in the Hartford Ave Adaptive Use Overlay District; continuation hearing.
📍 190, 194, 198 Hartford Avenue, Map 24-7, 24-8, 24-9
🔄 Postponed
Rte. 85 Realty seeks special permit for a 3,500 sq. ft. bank with drive-through on 0.91 acres in the Hartford Ave Adaptive Use Overlay District; continuation hearing.
📍 182 & 186 Hartford Avenue, Map 24-5, 24-6
📋 Proposed
Maple Street Development proposes amending its plan approval to allow outdoor storage of equipment and retail sales on 7.2 industrial-zoned acres.
📍 239 Maple Street, Map 37 Lots 3 & 3A
📋 Proposed
NECC Holdings proposes a 6-lot preliminary subdivision with about 1,055 feet of roadway across roughly 338.5 acres.
📍 180 Paine Street, Map 95 Parcels 37 & 37-1, Map 96 Parcel 62A, Map 97 Parcels 15C & 19
💬 Discussed
Discussion of the landscape plan for the SNETT Trail subdivision.
💬 Discussed
Discussion of proposed zoning bylaw warrant articles covering drive-through regulations, the table of uses, and definitions.
📋 Proposed
Routine approval of prior meeting minutes.
February 26, 2026 · minutes
🔄 Postponed
Rte. 85 Realty Corp.'s special permit for a 10,000 sf two-story retail building on three residentially zoned parcels (1.21 acres) in the Hartford Ave. Adaptive Use Overlay District was continued to March 12, 2026.
📍 190, 194 & 198 Hartford Avenue (Assessor's Map 24-7, 24-8, 24-9)
🔄 Postponed
Rte. 85 Realty Corp.'s special permit for a 3,500 sf bank with drive-through on two residentially zoned parcels (0.91 acres) in the Hartford Ave. Adaptive Use Overlay District was continued to March 12, 2026.
📍 182 & 186 Hartford Avenue (Assessor's Map 24-5, 24-6)
🔄 Postponed
Wall Street Development Corp.'s plan to improve ~1,900 linear feet of abandoned Blackstone Street was continued to March 12; fire-apparatus access concerns and tree preservation conditions still need resolution, and the board may seek a legal opinion on grading requirements.
📍 Blackstone Street (Map 62 Parcels 1 & 5; Map 66 Parcel 1)
✅ Approved
Board unanimously approved Darn Properties, LLC's plan for a 7,320 sf multi-tenant commercial building with parking on a 4.41-acre Business 1/Suburban zoned lot, granting all three requested stormwater/construction waivers.
📍 455 Hartford Avenue (Assessor's Map 4, Parcel 72)
🗳️ Voted on
Toll Brothers' request to realign roadways, adjust lot configurations, and update drainage at Red Mill on the Charles was unanimously classified as a Major Modification (not minor), triggering a required peer review.
📍 Red Mill on the Charles
💬 Discussed
Board thanked departing Planning and Engineering Director Robert Lussier for his service; his replacement has not been announced.
✅ Approved
Minutes from the February 12, 2026 meeting approved 5–0.
February 26, 2026 · agenda
🔄 Postponed
Wall Street Development Corp. seeks approval for ~1,900 linear feet of road improvements on an abandoned, agriculturally-zoned portion of Blackstone Street, adjacent to Varney Bros. Sand & Gravel parcels (Map 62-1, 62-5, 66-1).
📍 Blackstone Street (Map 62 Parcels 1 & 5, Map 66 Parcel 1)
🔄 Postponed
Rte. 85 Realty Corp. seeks a Special Permit to build a two-story ~10,000 sq ft retail building on 1.21 residential-zoned acres within the Hartford Avenue Adaptive Use Overlay District (Map 24-7, 24-8, 24-9).
📍 190, 194, 198 Hartford Avenue (Assessor's Map 24-7, 24-8, 24-9)
🔄 Postponed
Rte. 85 Realty Corp. seeks a Special Permit for a ~3,500 sq ft bank with drive-through on 0.91 residential-zoned acres in the Hartford Avenue Adaptive Use Overlay District (Map 24-5, 24-6).
📍 182, 186 Hartford Avenue (Assessor's Map 24-5, 24-6)
🔄 Postponed
Darn Properties LLC seeks Development Plan Approval for a 7,320 sq ft multi-tenant commercial building with parking on 4.41 acres in the Business 1 & Suburban Zoning Districts (Map 4 Parcel 72).
📍 455 Hartford Avenue (Map 4 Parcel 72)
📋 Proposed
Board will consider a minor modification request for the Red Mill on the Charlies project; no details provided in the agenda.
📍 Red Mill on the Charlies
📋 Proposed
Routine approval of prior meeting minutes.
February 12, 2026 · minutes
🔄 Postponed
Peer review by Beals & Thomas still pending; hearing on Wall Street Development Corp.'s ~1,900 linear-foot improvements to an abandoned section of Blackstone Street continued to Feb. 26.
📍 Blackstone Street (Map 62 Parcel 5, Map 66 Parcel 1, Map 62 Parcel 1)
🔄 Postponed
Hearing on a proposed 7,320 sq ft multi-tenant commercial building on a 4.41-acre Business 1 site continued to Feb. 26 pending Conservation Commission review.
📍 455 Hartford Ave (Map 4 Parcel 72)
💬 Discussed
Fire Chief flagged inadequate mutual aid coverage, Police Chief raised traffic and access-gate concerns, and DPW cited water-main upsizing on Paine Street at Pulaski Blvd plus sewer capacity upgrades as needs; hearing continued to March 12.
📍 180 Paine Street (Assessor's Map 95-37, 97-15C, 96-62A, 95-37-1, 97-19)
🗳️ Voted on
New owner Nick Moynahan's request to change prior approval conditions on outdoor fleet vehicle storage and retail use — to operate a construction equipment dealership — was unanimously classified as a major modification.
📍 239 Maple Street
✅ Approved
Board voted 3–2 to allow middle units in the Whitman Acres development to satisfy the required inclusionary affordable-housing units.
✅ Approved
Minutes approved unanimously.
February 12, 2026 · agenda
🔄 Postponed
Continued hearing on Wall Street Development's plan to improve roughly 1,900 feet of the abandoned, agricultural-zoned portion of Blackstone Street, near parcels owned by Varney Bros. Sand & Gravel.
📍 Blackstone Street
🔄 Postponed
Continued hearing on NECC Holdings' special permit for 1,600 age-restricted (55+) housing units plus improvements on roughly 330 acres in the 55+ Active Adult Overlay District.
📍 180 Paine Street
🔄 Postponed
Continued hearing on Darn Properties' plan for a 7,320 sq-ft multi-tenant commercial building with parking and utilities on 4.41 acres in Business 1 & Suburban districts.
📍 455 Hartford Ave
📋 Proposed
Modification request for the 239 Maple Street project; details not specified in the agenda.
📍 239 Maple Street
💬 Discussed
Discussion of inclusionary (affordable) housing requirements tied to the North and Blackstone areas.
📍 North & Blackstone Streets
📋 Proposed
Approval of prior meeting minutes.
January 22, 2026 · minutes
✅ Approved
Board opened with a unanimous voice vote and the Pledge of Allegiance.
🔄 Postponed
Wall Street Development Corp.'s proposal to improve ~1,900 linear feet of abandoned Blackstone Street (Map 62 Parcels 1 & 5; Map 66 Parcel 1) was continued to February 12, 2026, pending peer review response.
📍 Blackstone Street, parcels Map 62-1, Map 62-5, Map 66-1
✅ Approved
Board endorsed splitting 5 Scott Street into two approximately six-acre lots; Director Lussier confirmed the plan meets all requirements.
📍 5 Scott Street
💬 Discussed
Open Space Committee members presented the CPA (a state law funding open space, recreation, and historic preservation via a property-tax surcharge) and requested Planning Board support; board unanimously endorsed the Act.
💰 Potential property-tax surcharge if CPA adopted by town
✅ Approved
Meeting adjourned; next meeting is February 12, 2026.
January 22, 2026 · agenda
🔄 Postponed
Wall Street Development Corp. proposes improving roughly 1,900 feet of the abandoned, agriculturally-zoned portion of Blackstone Street, near parcels owned by Varney Bros. Sand & Gravel and SAK II Realty Trust.
📍 Blackstone Street (Map 62 Parcels 1 & 5, Map 66 Parcel 1)
📋 Proposed
Approval-not-required plan submitted for 5 Scott Street, a minor lot-division matter.
📍 5 Scott Street
💬 Discussed
Discussion of Community Preservation Act matters (funds for open space, housing, recreation, historic preservation).
📋 Proposed
Routine approval of prior meeting minutes.
January 15, 2026 · minutes
🔄 Postponed
Hearing on a proposed 10,000 sq ft two-story retail building on 1.21 acres in the Hartford Avenue Adaptive Use Overlay District continued to February 26, 2026; decision deadline March 31, 2026.
📍 190, 194, 198 Hartford Avenue (Assessor's Map 24-7, 24-8, 24-9)
🔄 Postponed
Hearing on a proposed 3,500 sq ft bank with drive-through on 0.91 acres in the Hartford Avenue Adaptive Use Overlay District continued to February 26, 2026; decision deadline March 31, 2026.
📍 182, 186 Hartford Avenue (Assessor's Map 24-5, 24-6)
🔄 Postponed
Third traffic peer review presented for the 1,600-unit age-restricted development on ~330 acres; residents raised concerns about Pulaski Blvd congestion, cut-through traffic on Elbow/Irving Streets, and project scale; hearing continued to February 12, 2026 for public-safety discussion with DPW, Fire, and Police.
📍 180 Paine Street (Assessor's Map 95-37, 97-15C, 96-62A, 95-37-1, 97-19)
💬 Discussed
Applicant seeks to raise the Route 495 Walmart pylon sign from 40 ft to 100 ft with a new 10×36 ft illuminated face due to tree-obstructed visibility; board to conduct a site visit before deciding major vs. minor modification.
📍 250 Hartford Avenue
✅ Approved
Board approved the adjusted SNETT Trail estate bond at $418,792.
💰 $418,792 bond
✅ Approved
Minutes from the December 11, 2025 meeting approved unanimously.
January 15, 2026 · agenda
🔄 Postponed
Continued hearing on a special permit for a 10,000 s.f. two-story retail building on 1.21 acres in the Hartford Avenue Adaptive Use Overlay District.
📍 190, 194, 198 Hartford Avenue
🔄 Postponed
Continued hearing on a special permit for a 3,500 s.f. bank with drive-through on 0.91 acres in the Hartford Avenue overlay district.
📍 182, 186 Hartford Avenue
🔄 Postponed
Continued hearing on a special permit and stormwater permit for 1,600 age-restricted (55+) housing units on roughly 330 acres in the 55+ Active Adult Overlay District.
📍 180 Paine Street
💬 Discussed
General business item on a bond related to the SNETT trail.
💬 Discussed
General business item on a minor modification request for 250 Hartford Avenue.
📍 250 Hartford Avenue
📋 Proposed
Routine approval of prior meeting minutes.