Reviews and approves new housing developments, commercial buildings, and land subdivisions before construction begins.
100 items across 8 meetings.
June 4, 2026 · agenda
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Meeting opening.
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Open time for public comment.
🔄 Postponed
Coming up June 4: discussion of a required retaining wall meant to reduce slopes and limit vegetation removal near an abutting property, which the Planning Dept. reports has not been built.
💬 Discussed
Coming up June 4: Tetra Tech reviews site plan and stormwater for the Kimball site expansion.
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Review of received correspondence.
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Approval of prior meeting minutes.
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Routine payment of bills.
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Matters not reasonably anticipated 48 hours prior.
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Board member comments.
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Meeting close; next meeting July 2, 2026 (date subject to change due to holiday).
May 7, 2026 · agenda
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Standard opening.
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Open public comment period.
📋 Proposed
Coming up May 7, a hearing to amend zoning bylaw §123-23.7(B) to allow one marijuana social consumption establishment to operate in town.
🔄 Postponed
Review of Kimball Sand's earth removal permit, continued to the June meeting.
📍 202 Elm St
🔄 Postponed
Special permit application for Parcel 10-153 Butler Street, continued.
📍 Parcel 10-153 Butler Street
🔄 Postponed
Site plan review for Parcel 10-153 Butler Street, continued.
📍 Parcel 10-153 Butler Street
💬 Discussed
Discussion of Condition #4.b requiring a retaining wall in the right-of-way; Planning Dept reports the wall has not been built.
📍 Pickering Estates
💬 Discussed
Discussion of the regional planning commission's CY2026 resources request.
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Routine correspondence review.
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Routine approval of prior minutes.
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Routine bill payments.
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Items the chair could not anticipate 48 hours in advance.
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Board member comments and closing.
May 7, 2026 · agenda
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Standard opening.
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Public comment period.
🔄 Postponed
Review of sand/earth removal permit at 202 Elm St, continued to June meeting.
📍 202 Elm St
🔄 Postponed
Special permit application for Parcel 10-153 Butler Street, continued.
📍 Parcel 10-153 Butler Street
🔄 Postponed
Site plan review for Parcel 10-153 Butler Street, continued.
📍 Parcel 10-153 Butler Street
💬 Discussed
Discussion of the Central Mass Regional Planning Commission's 2026 resource request package.
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Review of correspondence.
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Approval of prior minutes.
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Routine bill payments.
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Items not anticipated 48 hours before meeting.
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Board member comments and adjournment.
May 7, 2026 · minutes
✅ Approved
Called to order at 7:00 PM; quorum present, two members absent.
✅ Approved
Paul Marvelle re-elected Chairman (3/1), Owen Bebeau Vice Chairman, Joe Belrose Clerk; Emidy and Bebeau named Capital Outlay reps, Belrose the CMRPC rep.
✅ Approved
Board recommended amending Sections 123-23.7 to allow one marijuana social consumption establishment in town; passed 3/1 to send to Town Meeting.
💬 Discussed
Site visit tentatively set for June 27 at 10AM to review Kimball Sand's earth removal permit.
📍 202 Elm St.
✅ Approved
Approved special permit for Butler Street development pending three resolved engineering issues (test pits, retaining wall detailing, diaphragms).
📍 23-26 Butler Street (Parcel 10-153)
🔄 Postponed
Required retaining wall on Pickering Road was never built; abutters (Tom and Carol Bray, 18 Pickering Rd) cited dangerous slopes and lost privacy from vegetation removal, discussion continued to June after a site visit.
📍 Pickering Estates / Pickering Road
💬 Discussed
Town Planner reported no third-round funding opportunities currently allocated.
✅ Approved
Approved proposed amendments to Intensity of Use Regulations regarding the lot merger doctrine.
💬 Discussed
Noted correspondence regarding Bellingham/Blackstone St. and use regulations.
✅ Approved
April minutes approved unanimously.
✅ Approved
Approved payment to minutes recorder for April 2026.
💬 Discussed
Ideal Craft proposed expanding parking on its own property; no issues raised by police or fire, board requested clear signage and formal paperwork before scheduling.
📍 199 Main Street
✅ Approved
Board authorized Town Planner to pursue a Community One Stop grant funding housing, economic development, and bylaw reviews.
✅ Approved
Site to remain as-is with no parking signs; reviewed again after six months.
📍 19 Mendon Street
✅ Approved
Adjourned at 8:23 PM; next meeting June 4, 2026.
May 7, 2026 · agenda
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Meeting opens.
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Public comment period for residents.
📋 Proposed
Coming up May 7: hearing to amend Zoning Bylaw §123-23.7(B) to allow one marijuana social-consumption establishment to operate in town.
🔄 Postponed
Earth-removal permit review for Kimball Sand at 202 Elm St. is continued to the June meeting.
📍 202 Elm St.
🔄 Postponed
Special permit application for Parcel 10-153 Butler Street is continued.
📍 Parcel 10-153 Butler Street
🔄 Postponed
Site plan review for Parcel 10-153 Butler Street is continued.
📍 Parcel 10-153 Butler Street
💬 Discussed
Discussion that a required retaining wall in the right-of-way to reduce slopes and protect abutting property was never built at Pickering Estates.
📍 Pickering Estates
💬 Discussed
Discussion of the regional planning commission's CY2026 resources request package.
📋 Proposed
Vote on proposed Zoning Bylaw amendments to Section 123-12 Intensity of Use Regulations regarding the Lot Merger Doctrine.
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Review of correspondence.
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Approval of prior meeting minutes.
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Routine payment of bills.
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Meeting ends; next meeting June 4, 2026.
April 2, 2026 · minutes
✅ Approved
Meeting opened at 7:00 PM; roll call passed unanimously.
💬 Discussed
Kimball seeks to expand gravel mining south to 44 acres near Mill River, Walsh's Pond, wetlands and homes; board moved to require an inspector to visit the site every two weeks.
📍 202 Elm St.
💬 Discussed
Residents raised bridge capacity, truck safety, lack of sidewalks, restoration/woodland plans, and peer-review access; board urged contacting DPW and BOS.
📍 Elm Street
✅ Approved
No changes made to accessory-dwelling-unit bylaws; documents signed and public hearing closed.
✅ Approved
Dr. Chu to open a medical practice on first floor with residence above; board approved parking signage with a six-month review of the parking situation.
📍 19 Mendon St.
🔄 Postponed
Architects reviewed building designs to comply with Village Overlay standards and historic character; continued to May meeting.
📍 23-26 Butler St.
🔄 Postponed
Town Planner to seek funding opportunities; continued to next meeting.
✅ Approved
Approved minutes of 2/8/2026 and 3/5/2026.
✅ Approved
Approved payments to the minutes recorder, a Butler St. ad, and PGC LLC for ADU services.
💬 Discussed
A new warrant article on town marijuana facility limits and consumption will be on the May 26th Town Meeting docket; members to submit edits.
💬 Discussed
Open alternate Planning Board seat announced; CMRPC flagged five potential town redevelopment sites including St. Theresa's Church, Park & Shop, and the Chestnut Street salvage yard.
✅ Approved
Adjourned at 8:42 PM.
April 2, 2026 · agenda
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Meeting opens.
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Public comment period for residents.
💬 Discussed
Review of earth removal permit for Kimball Sand at 202 Elm St., coming up April 2.
📍 202 Elm St.
💬 Discussed
Hearing April 2 on proposed changes to intensity-of-use regulations and the use schedule in the zoning bylaws.
🔄 Postponed
Continued site plan review for 19 Mendon Street.
📍 19 Mendon Street
🔄 Postponed
Continued special permit application for Parcel 10-153 Butler Street.
📍 Parcel 10-153 Butler Street
🔄 Postponed
Continued site plan review for Parcel 10-153 Butler Street.
📍 Parcel 10-153 Butler Street
💬 Discussed
Discussion of the regional planning agency's CY2026 request for resources package.
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Review of correspondence.
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Routine approval of prior minutes.
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Routine payment of bills.
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Items not anticipated 48 hours before the meeting.
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Board member comments and adjournment.