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Aug 22, 2026

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Board Approves Two Storage Expansions

Published Aug 22, 2026

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Briefing

Aug 4, 2026

Large Main Street Housing Proposal Continued

The Planning Board continued the public hearing for the 1430 Main Street mixed-use housing proposal to August 18, 2026, at 6:15 p.m. The continuation allows time for the Town Engineer’s second peer review and Leicester Water Supply District comments.

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Briefing

Jul 21, 2026

Large Main Street Housing Proposal Continued

The Planning Board continued the public hearing on a proposed 290-unit residential development at 1430 Main Street to August 4, 2026, so revised plans could receive engineering review. The Board also approved a boutique fitness studio at 1054–1058 Main Street, with classes limited to five people.

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Briefing

Jul 7, 2026

1430 Main Street Application Withdrawn

The Planning Board voted 5-0 to close the public hearing and accept withdrawal without prejudice of the 1430 Main Street application, which proposed residential development. A new public hearing was noticed for July 21, 2026.

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Briefing

Jun 16, 2026

Housing Project Hearings Continued

The Planning Board continued hearings on two housing proposals to July 7, 2026: a plan to convert 981 Main Street into a 9-unit multifamily property and a proposal at 1430 Main Street involving 98 residential units and 192 apartment units.

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Briefing

May 19, 2026

Planning Board approves fence business site plan

The board unanimously approved a site plan for Universal Fences to use an existing home and barn at 1548 Main Street for office and storage space, subject to confirming that the property can accommodate a 53-foot tractor-trailer and relocating the dumpster. The board also continued hearings on a proposed nine-unit conversion at 981 Main Street and a much larger 1430 Main Street project proposing 98 residential units and 192 apartments.

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Briefing

Apr 21, 2026

Main Street Housing Hearing Continued

The Planning Board continued the public hearing on a 1430 Main Street proposal described in the minutes as 98 residential units and 192 apartment units, with the hearing scheduled to resume May 19, 2026, at about 6:05 p.m. The board also identified unresolved wetland and water/sewer-capacity questions.

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Briefing

Apr 7, 2026

Planning Board Raises Peer Review Fees

The Board approved revised project peer review fees by a 4-1 vote, using Quinn Engineering’s new rates. The changes apply to larger projects and peer review, are not retroactive, and unused review funds are returned with interest.

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Briefing

Mar 17, 2026

Nine-Unit Main Street Project Delayed

The Planning Board voted 5-0 to continue review of the proposed nine-unit multifamily project at 981 Main Street to May 19, 2026. The applicant must address stormwater runoff, drainage, lighting, water-district information, impervious-surface calculations, and plans showing the existing front porch, and must seek Zoning Board review because of the property’s Water Resource Protection Overlay District requirements.

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Briefing

Feb 17, 2026

Walmart Fuel Station Approved

The Planning Board approved Walmart’s proposed fueling station at 20 Soojians Drive by a 5-0 vote, subject to installing detectable warning mats at all ADA curb cuts and submitting additional sidewalk and curb-ramp construction details.

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Briefing

Feb 3, 2026

Board Approves Two Storage Expansions

The Planning Board unanimously approved adding 9 storage containers at 12 Huntoon Memorial Highway and 23 at 145 Clark Street, with conditions addressing matching colors, outdoor storage violations, signage, vehicle access, and compacted asphalt millings.

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Briefing

Jan 6, 2026

Board Approves Accessory Housing Unit

The Planning Board unanimously approved a 986-square-foot accessory housing unit at 4 Pine Ridge Drive by a 4-0 vote. The project will replace the existing house and garage with a three-bedroom home, attached two-car garage, and one-bedroom unit above the garage.

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