Planning Board
Reviews and approves new housing developments, commercial buildings, and land subdivisions before construction begins.
47 items across 8 meetings.
June 15, 2026 · agenda
• Status unclear
Meeting called to order.
📋 Proposed
Board reviews and approves prior meeting minutes.
📋 Proposed
Board considers Form A (approval-not-required lot-line) applications, if any submitted.
📋 Proposed
Board endorses internal re-organization paperwork.
• Status unclear
Catch-all for items not listed on the posted agenda.
📋 Proposed
Public hearing at 7:15 PM on a site plan for a development at the former Central School property at 107 Central Street.
📋 Proposed
Board considers releasing the road bond (developer's financial guarantee for road completion) for Whitmarsh Lane Extension.
💬 Discussed
Board follows up on outstanding street lighting matter for Layla Estates subdivision.
June 1, 2026 · agenda
• Status unclear
Meeting called to order — routine opening.
📋 Proposed
Board will reorganize, likely electing officers for the new term.
📋 Proposed
Form A (Approval Not Required) subdivision plan(s) to be reviewed — no details provided.
📋 Proposed
Board will vote to approve prior meeting minutes — routine.
• Status unclear
Placeholder for any items arising at the meeting not on the posted agenda.
💬 Discussed
Civil engineer and project manager will give an informal presentation on the Central School project — early-stage public preview, no vote expected.
🔄 Postponed
Ongoing follow-up on street lighting for Layla Estates subdivision — status update expected.
May 18, 2026 · agenda
• Status unclear
The May 18, 2026 Planning Board meeting has been cancelled; the next scheduled meeting is Monday, June 1, 2026.
📍 Town Hall, 175 Central Street, Large Second Floor Meeting Room
May 4, 2026 · minutes
✅ Approved
Owner David Barry's seasonal 76-seat outdoor patio at Towne Tavern approved unanimously, with the applicant directed to confirm fire, police, and building code compliance.
📍 175 North Bedford Street
✅ Approved
Covenant release endorsed unanimously for 1 Bisson Lane.
📍 1 Bisson Lane
✅ Approved
Minutes from several past meetings approved unanimously.
💬 Discussed
Abutters at 74 Bridge Street complained the Per's Path subdivision next door has been under construction five years with parked equipment and noise; board said the dispute belongs in court, not before them.
📍 74 Bridge Street / Per's Path
💬 Discussed
Annual Town Election is May 16, preceded by Candidates' Night May 7 at Town Hall.
📍 Town Hall
✅ Approved
Adjourned at 7:30 p.m.
May 4, 2026 · agenda
• Status unclear
Routine meeting opening.
📋 Proposed
Board will vote to approve prior meeting minutes.
📋 Proposed
Any submitted Form A (approval-not-required subdivision endorsements) will be reviewed.
• Status unclear
Placeholder for any last-minute topics not listed on the agenda.
📋 Proposed
Public hearing on a site plan application for Towne Tavern at 175 North Bedford Street.
📋 Proposed
Board will address a covenant matter for the property at 1 Bisson Lane.
💬 Discussed
Ongoing follow-up on street lighting for the Layla Estates subdivision.
April 6, 2026 · agenda
📋 Proposed
Proposed new overlay district on North Bedford Street would allow single/multi-family housing and mixed-use development as-of-right under MGL Ch. 40A §3A (state multi-family zoning mandate); public input sought.
📍 North Bedford Street, East Bridgewater
April 6, 2026 · minutes
✅ Approved
Approved February 2 and March 2, 2026 minutes; Heger abstained on the March minutes.
✅ Approved
Board recommended a new overlay allowing single/multi-family and mixed-use housing by right to comply with the MBTA Communities law; town was flagged noncompliant, risking lost funding. No affordable units required.
💰 Possible loss of state grant funding if noncompliant
📍 North Bedford Street
✅ Approved
Board recommended amending the zoning bylaw to permit ADUs in all residential zones, subject to state rules, resolving Attorney General concerns over the prior B-1-only restriction.
✅ Approved
Board recommended rezoning two B-4 districts (about 65 buildable acres) to B-2 to allow mixed-use development with greater flexibility.
📍 North Bedford Street
✅ Approved
Approved a special permit to add one residential unit above a commercial building, with conditions on standard rules, Fire Department review, and designated parking.
📍 494 West Street
✅ Approved
Meeting adjourned at 8:08 pm.
April 6, 2026 · agenda
• Status unclear
Routine opening of meeting.
📋 Proposed
Board votes to approve prior meeting minutes.
📋 Proposed
Form A (ANR — approval-not-required lot division) applications, if any, to be reviewed.
• Status unclear
Catch-all for items not listed on posted agenda.
📋 Proposed
Proposed change to the NBSHOD (a zoning overlay district) by-law; details not specified in agenda.
📋 Proposed
Proposed changes to the town's rules governing accessory dwelling units (in-law apartments/cottages).
📋 Proposed
Two existing B-4 (business) zoned areas proposed to be reclassified as B-2, potentially changing allowable uses.
📋 Proposed
Special permit requested to add one residential unit to the second floor of the existing building at 494 West St.
📋 Proposed
Board to consider a request regarding which lots are affected by a pending zoning map amendment.
💬 Discussed
Board reviews zoning-related articles it plans to bring to Annual Town Meeting for resident vote.
💬 Discussed
Ongoing follow-up on street lighting status for the Layla Estates subdivision.