The Planning Board voted 2–1 to recommend that the City Council reject a request to rezone 3.6 acres at 430 North West Street from Business B to Residence A-2, which could allow up to three residential lots.

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Briefing

May 7, 2026

Planning Board Advances Mixed-Use Development

The Planning Board voted 4-0 to recommend that the City Council approve a zoning change for 1399 Suffield Street and Parcel 2 Suffield Street, supporting a proposal with about 30 housing units, commercial space, and an undisturbed vegetated buffer.

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Briefing

Apr 16, 2026

Planning Board Approves Silver Street Site Plan

The board approved the 699 Silver Street site plan, requiring a clear path for Fire Department vehicles. It also continued review of the proposed 1,300-square-foot addition at 223 Garden Street until May 7 and approved a $9,000 bond release for 61 Hemlock Ridge.

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Briefing

Apr 2, 2026

Planning Board Approves Development Actions

The board voted 3-0 to support an FY26 Community Development Block Grant application of up to $950,000 for water, sewer, drainage, and street improvements on Moore and Valley Streets, and approved a three-duplex-lot definitive plan with conditions.

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Briefing

Mar 19, 2026

Planning Board Approves Conditional Energy Site Plan

The board approved the 769 Silver Street site plan for Agawam Energy Center, LLC, contingent on Conservation Commission and NHESP approvals and compliance with battery energy storage requirements. It also released an $11,000 subdivision bond and continued two matters to April 2, 2026.

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Briefing

Mar 5, 2026

Planning Board Reviews Development Proposals

The Board voted 4-0 to recommend changing the zoning at 515 and 533 Mill Street to Residence A-2, allowing consideration of a potential cul-de-sac with up to 12 single-family homes. The Board also continued reviews of a five-lot subdivision on Old River Street and a site plan for 769 Silver Street to March 19, 2026.

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Briefing

Jan 30, 2026

Planning Board Extends Hemlock Ridge Agreement

The board unanimously extended the performance agreement for 61 Hemlock Ridge by six months, through August 1, 2026, because some engineering inspections must wait for better weather.

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Briefing

Jan 15, 2026

Planning Board Advances Street Infrastructure Funding

The Board reviewed a $663,000 balance for FY24 CDBG construction work on Moore and Valley Streets, with bids due January 28, 2026, and construction potentially starting in March or April.

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