Reviews and approves new housing developments, commercial buildings, and land subdivisions before construction begins.
66 items across 8 meetings.
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 · 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.