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Board approves Green Street site plan

Published Aug 20, 2026

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Briefing

Apr 14, 2026

Board backs moving sign rules

The Planning Board voted 3-0 to recommend that the City Council move the Signs and Advertising Devices provisions from the zoning chapter to a new non-zoning chapter. The Board also continued reviews of the proposed Walmart fueling station at 677 Timpany Boulevard and site-plan changes at 0 Emerald Street to its May meeting.

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Briefing

Mar 24, 2026

Board accepts 46-unit Pearl Street plan

The Planning Board accepted a preliminary site plan for a 54.82-acre Pearl Street subdivision with 12 lots and 46 proposed dwelling units: 11 quadplexes and one duplex. The open-space design would use about 3,000 linear feet of roadway and preserve more open space than the alternative discussed.

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Briefing

Mar 10, 2026

Board Schedules Hearing on Sign Rules

The Planning Board voted 4-0 to hold a joint public hearing on April 6 regarding a proposal to remove sign and advertising-device rules from the zoning chapter and move them to a new non-zoning chapter. The board also continued hearings on a proposed cannabis delivery operation at 4 LaChance Street and other development proposals until March 24.

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Briefing

Feb 10, 2026

Housing plan moves toward public review

The Planning Board introduced a Housing Production Plan that will assess housing needs, barriers to development, affordable housing goals, and strategies for creating more diverse housing options. A comprehensive housing needs assessment was expected by the end of February, with the plan targeted for completion by June 30.

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Briefing

Jan 13, 2026

Board approves Green Street site plan

The Planning Board voted 3-0 to close the public hearing and approve GAAMHA’s proposed building construction and site improvements at 827 Green Street, subject to staff conditions. The Board also continued preliminary review of a proposed 46-unit residential subdivision on Pearl Street and agreed to draft a letter documenting its discussion of a Hubbardston pond expansion for MassDEP review.

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