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Aug 21, 2026

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Fire Station Site Plan Approved

Published Aug 21, 2026

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Briefing

Jun 23, 2026

Auburn Delays Inclusionary Zoning Decision

The Planning Board voted 6-0 to continue consideration of a proposed inclusionary zoning bylaw. The proposal would require developments adding 10 or more dwelling units to make 15% of those units affordable, with additional revisions needed to address project segmentation, site-plan language, and the timeline for the town’s right of first refusal.

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Briefing

Jun 9, 2026

Indoor Golf Facility Site Plan Approved

The Planning Board approved a site plan 5-0 for a 16,294-square-foot, 10-bay indoor golf simulator at 615 Southbridge Street. The revised plan provides 40 parking spaces, up from 33, and approval requires updated elevation and lighting drawings.

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Briefing

Apr 28, 2026

Three Site Reviews Continued for Further Review

The Planning Board continued review of three site-plan matters to May 12, 2026. The 282 Southbridge Street continuance passed 4-1 with a condition that the hearing will close if the applicant does not attend the next meeting; the 615 Southbridge Street and 15 Hardscrabble Road matters were continued unanimously.

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Briefing

Apr 14, 2026

Planning Board backs Nancy Drive acceptance

The Auburn Planning Board voted 4-0 to recommend that Town Meeting accept Nancy Drive as a public way. The road remains in use and was described as having a good base but needing paving repairs; a rough estimate to repave the entire street was $130,000 to $140,000.

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Briefing

Mar 24, 2026

Southbridge Street hearing gets final continuance

The Planning Board voted 5-0 to continue the proposed 282 Southbridge Street commercial development hearing to April 14, 2026, and said it will be the last continuance. The applicant must attend in person and provide the required updates; otherwise, the hearing will be closed.

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Briefing

Mar 10, 2026

Nancy Drive road decision delayed

The Planning Board postponed a decision on accepting Nancy Drive as a public way until March 24 after noting that no core samples were taken and utilities were not assessed. Members want more information about road conditions and who would fund further testing.

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Briefing

Feb 24, 2026

Home Daycare Approved With Conditions

The Planning Board approved a family daycare at 5 Meadowbrook Road by a 3-0 vote, allowing up to six children and waiving six site-plan requirements. The approval remains valid only while the daycare's EEC license is active.

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Briefing

Feb 10, 2026

Wireless Facility Approved on Leicester Street

The Planning Board approved, 3-0, a site plan for New Singular Wireless to build a wireless telecommunications facility at 174 Leicester Street. The board continued proposed commercial development at 282 Southbridge Street and site improvements at 15 Hardscrabble Road to February 24 for further review.

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Briefing

Jan 27, 2026

Board approves autism school site plan

The Planning Board approved a site plan for the Center for Applied Behavioral Instruction to open a school for children with autism at 16 Albert Street, with no building changes or expected increase in traffic.

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Briefing

Jan 13, 2026

Fire Station Site Plan Approved

The Planning Board approved the site plan for a new fire station at 10 Prospect Street by a 5-0 vote. Construction was expected to begin in mid-April, with completion projected for October 2027; a required state highway access permit was still in process.

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