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Aug 16, 2026

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Planning Board approves development requests

Published Aug 16, 2026

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Briefing

May 27, 2026

Board Recommends Telecommunications Zoning Changes

The Planning Board unanimously recommended that Town Meeting approve changes to Section 8.6 of the zoning bylaws, including removing the five-year expiration for telecommunications special permits. Staff said the special-permit application fee is $75.

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Briefing

May 13, 2026

Planning Board approves veterinary center

The Board unanimously approved a special permit allowing 1400 Broadway Road to operate as an outpatient veterinary center while retaining the existing upstairs dwelling. The Board also unanimously waived site plan review because no exterior changes are planned.

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Briefing

Apr 22, 2026

Board Recommends Second Alternate Member

The Planning Board unanimously recommended Christine Therrien to the Board of Selectmen for appointment as its second alternate member. Members also began reviewing subdivision regulations, with a goal of moving permitting online to improve staff efficiency.

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Briefing

Mar 11, 2026

Planning Board advances development decisions

The Board supported issuing the first 11 occupancy certificates for the Denby and Genest development while holding the remaining 11 until a required Greenmont Avenue sidewalk survey is completed. The Board also continued the proposed roadway-standards waiver for 25 G Street to March 25, 2026.

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Briefing

Feb 25, 2026

Roadway waiver request continued

The Planning Board unanimously continued the 25 G Street roadway standards request to March 11, 2026, so staff can work with the applicant on roadway access and fire-code requirements. No waiver was approved.

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Briefing

Feb 11, 2026

Planning Board approves Methuen Street project

The Planning Board unanimously approved the 583 Methuen Street special permit, definitive subdivision, three requested waivers, and a construction change to the gravel path.

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Briefing

Jan 28, 2026

Planning Board Advances Methuen Street Proposal

The Board unanimously closed the public hearing on the proposed open-space residential development and definitive subdivision at 583 Methuen Street. A draft decision will be reviewed at the next meeting, while stormwater and Conservation Commission matters remain relevant to the project.

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Briefing

Jan 14, 2026

Planning Board approves development requests

The Planning Board unanimously approved a special permit and full-site-plan waiver for auto repairs at 570 Merrimack Avenue, approved a two-lot plan at 280 and 290 Spring Road, and granted a roadway-standards waiver for a single-family home at 53 Fourth Street.

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