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Updated June 16, 2026

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12 items · last 60 days

Decisions and notable items from recent meetings, most significant first. Routine procedural items (90) are left out.

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🔄 Postponed Planning Board · June 8, 2026
Site Plan #SP4-26 — 660 Washington Street (Whatbarn, LLC)
Proposal for 13 detached buildings with 22 two-bedroom residential units at 660 Washington Street; applicant requested continuance to June 22, 2026, so no action June 8.
📍 660 Washington Street, Pembroke (Map F9, Lot 1)
Why this matters: Large multi-family development affecting nearby property values
View official document → · from an agenda — check minutes for the final outcome
📋 Proposed Conservation Commission · June 4, 2026
Notice of Intent – 99 Old Washington Street (DEP# 056-1143)
Ursula & Stephen Kambrick propose a new single-family home with driveway, grading, utilities, and septic within 100 feet of bordering vegetated wetlands.
📍 99 Old Washington Street, Pembroke (Map E9, lot 5E)
Why this matters: New home construction in wetland buffer near residential area.
View official document → · from an agenda — check minutes for the final outcome
💬 Discussed Board of Health · June 3, 2026
Kratom Ban Rollout Update
Status update on implementing the local ban on Kratom (a supplement regulated or banned by some boards of health).
Why this matters: Local ban affects what stores can sell residents.
View official document → · from an agenda — check minutes for the final outcome
📋 Proposed Board of Health · June 3, 2026
Future Business: Evaluate Fees for 2027
Continued review of all Board of Health fees ahead of calendar year 2027.
Why this matters: Potential fee increases affect homeowners and businesses.
View official document → · from an agenda — check minutes for the final outcome
💬 Discussed Board of Health Fees for Calendar Year 2027 Board of Health · June 3, 2026
Initial discussion on revising BOH fees — including permits and inspections — for 2027.
Why this matters: Fee changes could affect homeowners needing permits or inspections.
View official document → · from an agenda — check minutes for the final outcome
📋 Proposed Municipal Trash Fee Increase — FY27 Select Board · June 3, 2026
Vote to raise the annual municipal user's/trash fee from $440 (FY26) to $480 (FY27), a $40 per-household increase.
💰 $440 → $480 per household (+$40) for FY27
Why this matters: Direct $40 annual cost increase on every Pembroke household's trash bill.
View official document → · from an agenda — check minutes for the final outcome
📋 Proposed Big Y Foods, Inc. – Common Victualer's License Application Select Board · May 26, 2026
Vote on a food-service license for Big Y Foods, Inc. at 24 Mattakeesett St.
📍 24 Mattakeesett St
Why this matters: New commercial food business opening on Mattakeesett St.
View official document → · from an agenda — check minutes for the final outcome
📋 Proposed Special Events Permit & Noise Bylaw Waiver – 187 Washington St Wedding Select Board · May 26, 2026
Backyard wedding at 187 Washington St seeks a special events permit and DJ noise waiver from 3 pm to 11 pm.
📍 187 Washington St
Why this matters: Late-night noise waiver may affect nearby residents.
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📋 Proposed Special One-Day Liquor License & Noise Bylaw Waiver – 52 Barker St Wedding Select Board · May 26, 2026
Wedding at Adah Hall House, 52 Barker St, seeks a one-day liquor license (MGL c.138 §14) and DJ noise waiver from 5 pm to 10 pm.
📍 52 Barker St
Why this matters: Noise waiver and liquor license for event in residential area.
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📋 Proposed Executive Session – Open Meeting Law Violation Review (S. Runne, 4/29/2026) Select Board · May 26, 2026
Board will enter executive session to review an alleged Open Meeting Law violation by S. Runne on 4/29/2026 and vote on a formal response per G.L. c.30A §§18-25.
Why this matters: Potential legal/compliance action involving a board member.
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💬 Discussed NRP Holdings site plan conditions — 27 Corporate Park Drive Planning Board · May 18, 2026
Coming up May 18: final vote on conditions for a residential multifamily housing development at 27 Corporate Park Drive; public hearing already closed.
📍 27 Corporate Park Drive
Why this matters: Large nearby multifamily development
View official document → · from an agenda — check minutes for the final outcome
📋 Proposed Public Hearing Site Plan #SP4-26 — Whatbarn LLC, 660 Washington Street Planning Board · May 18, 2026
Coming up May 18: hearing on a proposed 22-unit development (13 detached buildings) at 660 Washington Street in the Residential-Commercial district.
📍 660 Washington Street (Map F9, Lot 1)
Why this matters: New 22-unit housing development nearby
View official document → · from an agenda — check minutes for the final outcome

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Write to the board before the meeting
Often more effective than speaking at the meeting itself — board members read constituent email, and a handful of messages on one topic gets noticed. Each board's contact page is linked from its meetings above.
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Know the appeal windows
Some decisions aren't final right away — zoning board rulings, for example, can be appealed to Superior Court within 20 days. Items with an open appeal window are flagged above with a countdown.
⚠️ These summaries are AI-generated and may contain errors or omissions. Always check the original source documents for anything important. This site is not affiliated with the Town of Pembroke and is not legal advice.

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