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Aug 21, 2026

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Board Recommends Franklin Street Duplex

Published Aug 21, 2026

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Briefing

Jul 28, 2026

Board Rejects Three-Lot Plan

The Planning Board voted 4-0 against endorsing Shelterwood Management LLC’s plan to create three lots on Old Farm Circle because the owner of record was not listed on the plan and the filing did not comply with a local bylaw. The Board also recommended that the town not exercise its right of first refusal on two South Liberty Street parcels.

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Briefing

May 26, 2026

Pelham Road housing hearing continued

The Planning Board continued the public hearing for the proposed multiple-dwelling development on Pelham Road to June 9, 2026, at 7:00 p.m., by a 4-0-0 vote because no peer-review letter was available.

2 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Apr 28, 2026

Board recommends zoning language change

The Planning Board voted 5-0 to recommend that Town Meeting replace references to the “Select Board” with “Town Manager” in two zoning sections. The Board also continued a public hearing on a proposed five-unit development on Pelham Road to May 26, 2026.

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Briefing

Apr 14, 2026

Brewery Pavilion Plan Approved

The Planning Board voted 5-0 to approve a site-plan amendment for a permanent timber-frame pavilion and performance pad at ARC Point Brew Company, 30 Front Street. The approval allows a 15-foot rear setback for enhanced public safety.

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Briefing

Mar 24, 2026

Pepper Ridge Public Way Recommendation

The Planning Board voted 5-0 to recommend that the Select Board lay out Pepper Ridge Drive as a public way, advancing the subdivision toward town acceptance. The road and retention basins had required repairs and ongoing maintenance coordination.

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Briefing

Mar 10, 2026

Subdivision Plan Approved With 13 Lots Held

The Planning Board approved the Meeshie Moon Path definitive subdivision plan, 5-0, with a condition that 13 lots remain under covenant. The approval follows reviews of stormwater, conservation, fire access, traffic, and roadway sight distance; a 20-day appeal period applies.

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Briefing

Feb 24, 2026

Board Supports Adding Fourth Housing Unit

The Planning Board unanimously recommended that the ZBA approve a special permit for a fourth unit at 167 Warren Wright Road. The existing house has three units, and the public hearing is scheduled for March 18.

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Briefing

Feb 10, 2026

Board Recommends Franklin Street Duplex

The Planning Board voted 5-0 to recommend that the Zoning Board of Appeals approve a special permit for two housing units at 720 Franklin Street. The board also continued review of Jason Lafleur’s subdivision proposal until March 10, 2026.

2 min readMunicipal coverage