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Commission Advances Fred Wolfe Park Review

Published Aug 21, 2026

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Briefing

Aug 4, 2026

Grocery store conversion approved

The Commission approved Big Y Foods, Inc.'s application by a 5-0 vote to convert approximately 67,400 square feet at 200 Indian River Road into a full-service grocery store with outdoor display, services, and storage. The zoning officer also reported 23 signage-violation locations along Boston Post Road, with enforcement expected to begin within the next one to two weeks.

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Briefing

Jul 7, 2026

Zoning Rules Amended Effective July 14

The commission approved amendments to Orange's zoning regulations to comply with Public Act 25-1, effective July 14, 2026, by a 4-0 vote. The commission also held a public hearing on Big Y's proposal to convert the former Christmas Tree Shop at 200 Indian River Road into a full-service grocery store, but no decision was recorded.

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Briefing

Jun 16, 2026

Nonprofit school use approved

The commission unanimously approved a zoning amendment and special exception allowing Aspire Living & Learning to operate a nonprofit school for students and adults with emotional, intellectual, and developmental disabilities at 584 Derby Milford Road. Both votes were 5-0; the zoning amendment takes effect June 26, 2026, and the special exception takes effect July 8, 2026.

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Briefing

Jun 2, 2026

Elderly Apartment Hearing Remains Open

The Commission kept the public hearing open on a proposal to add an 876-square-foot elderly apartment at 512 Kanuga Trail. The applicant must provide legal documentation that two lots have been merged, an updated survey showing lot coverage and setbacks, and the addition’s height before the next meeting.

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Briefing

May 19, 2026

Commission advances review of Aspire school plan

The Commission decided to develop a path for Aspire Living & Learning’s proposed K-12 special education school and adult day program at 584 Derby Milford Road, either through a reasonable accommodation or a zoning regulation amendment allowing the use by special permit.

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Briefing

May 5, 2026

LED Gas Pricing Signs Approved

The Commission approved, with modifications, a zoning-regulation amendment allowing LED signs for gas-station pricing in the LI and OP districts. The change takes effect 21 days after publication; the recorded vote was 5-0.

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Briefing

Apr 21, 2026

Sign amendment hearing remains open

The Commission continued a public hearing on Noble Orange LLC’s proposed sign-rule amendment to May 5, leaving open a request to increase certain ground-sign heights from 15 feet to 18 feet and allow lower display elements in LI and OP districts.

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Briefing

Apr 7, 2026

Planned residential development rules approved

The commission approved an amendment to Orange’s Planned Residential Development regulations, allowing up to 75 units with 15% affordable housing, provided all units are efficiencies or one-bedroom units and building facades next to residential properties do not exceed three stories.

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Briefing

Mar 17, 2026

Public hearing continued on Peck Lane housing plan

The Commission kept the public hearing open on the proposed Planned Residential Development at 271 Peck Lane and continued it to April 7, 2026; the applicant granted a 60-day extension. The Commission also voted 5-0 to recommend discontinuing the former turnaround area on Skyview Road.

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Briefing

Mar 3, 2026

Peck Lane Proposal Hearing Continued

The Commission left open a public hearing on proposed changes to Planned Residential Development regulations affecting a possible development at 271 Peck Lane. The proposal could allow up to 75 efficiency or one-bedroom units, reduced separation distances, and longer residential buildings; discussion will continue March 17, 2026, after review by the Town Attorney.

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Briefing

Feb 3, 2026

Commission Advances Fred Wolfe Park Review

The commission voted 5-0 to accept a municipal improvement referral for the Fred Wolfe Park concept plan and provide a recommendation. The five-phase proposal includes a new entrance on Meetinghouse Lane and future recreational improvements, but many property, access, traffic, and operations questions will not be addressed until a site plan is submitted.

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Briefing

Jan 6, 2026

Commission Advances Skyview Road Acceptance

The commission voted 5-0 to recommend accepting the Skyview Road extension and releasing its turnaround to the Board of Selectmen after finding the subdivision developer completed the approved work.

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