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Aug 13, 2026

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Planning Board advances site reviews

Published Aug 13, 2026

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Briefing

Jul 23, 2026

Planning Board advances several development proposals

The board approved two project decisions with changes, referred the Margin Street-area application to the Design Review Board by an 8-0 vote, and continued the Walmart proposal at 440 Highland Avenue to September 3, 2026, by a 9-0 vote.

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Briefing

Jul 9, 2026

Planning Board project reviews continued

The board unanimously extended the 252 Bridge Street decision deadline to October 15, 2026. Several development hearings were continued, including the Forest River Residences and Lafayette Street projects to July 23, while the Pickering Wharf project was referred to the Design Review Board and continued to September 3.

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Briefing

Jun 25, 2026

Planning Board advances project reviews

The board approved the 50 Washington Street decision with changes by an 8-0 vote, continued the Harrison Road and Loring Avenue hearing to July 9, and approved a letter concerning significant clearing of mature vegetation by an 8-0 vote.

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Briefing

Jun 4, 2026

Planning Board Approves Lot Split Waiver

The board voted 7-0 to approve a frontage waiver for a proposed two-family home at 74 Beaver Street, specifying 27 feet of frontage where 100 feet is required. It also endorsed the related plan and extended a separate project approval at 250 and 260 Highland Avenue through January 30, 2027.

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Briefing

May 21, 2026

Planning Board meeting summary

The board continued two development hearings by unanimous 7-0 votes: the Harrison Road/Loring Avenue proposal to June 25, 2026, and the 50 Washington Street proposal to June 4, 2026.

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Briefing

May 7, 2026

Planning Board Approves Two Site Plans

The board unanimously approved plans for eight residential units at 170 North Street and amended plans for 4 Franklin Street, including a one-story office space, an expanded ambulance garage, and site updates. The board continued review of a proposal for up to 145 dwelling units at the Forest River Residences to May 21, 2026.

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Briefing

Apr 23, 2026

Planning Board Meeting Summary

The board endorsed a plan for 3A and 5 Winter Island Road by a 9-0 vote and continued several development hearings, including proposals for 8 residential units at 170 North Street and 48 studio apartments for veterans at 50 Washington Street.

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Briefing

Apr 9, 2026

Planning Board Continues Development Hearings

The Planning Board continued several development hearings to April 23, 2026, including proposals at 15 Crosby Street, 45 Jefferson Avenue, the Harrison Road/Loring Avenue properties, 4 Franklin Street, and 170 North Street. The joint Harrison Road/Loring Avenue public hearing was closed without a recorded project decision.

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Briefing

Mar 26, 2026

Planning Board meeting summary

The board continued the 50 Washington Street hearing to April 23, 2026; the proposal would create 48 studio apartments for veterans while retaining church uses and providing nine parking spaces.

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Briefing

Mar 5, 2026

Planning Board Meeting Summary

The board approved a site plan decision for 248 Highland Avenue and 232-234 Highland Avenue by a 7-0 vote. The proposal removes one drive-through lane, adds five parking spaces for a total of 11, and includes sidewalk and landscaping changes. Most other public hearings were continued to March 26, while the 4 Franklin Street project was referred to the Design Review Board and continued to April 9.

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Briefing

Feb 19, 2026

Planning Board continues development hearings

The Planning Board continued several public hearings to March 5, 2026, including a proposed self-storage facility with 735 units, a two-lot subdivision at 15 Crosby Street, and a Highland Avenue project; each continuation passed 9-0.

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Briefing

Feb 5, 2026

Planning Board Reviews Salem Development Proposals

The board approved a decision for 301 Essex Street by an 8-0 vote, removing a proposed prohibition on potential resident parking and adding e-bike charging infrastructure language. Hearings for 45 Jefferson Avenue and several Harrison Road and Loring Avenue properties were continued to February 19, 2026.

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Briefing

Jan 22, 2026

Planning Board Approves Light Manufacturing Use

The board unanimously approved a special permit allowing light manufacturing at 83 North Street. Three other development hearings were continued to February meetings, including a proposal to replace a ground-floor parking garage with commercial space and increase residential units from 20 to 30 at 301 Essex Street.

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Briefing

Jan 8, 2026

Planning Board advances site reviews

The board closed the public hearing and approved, with changes, the decision for 30 Leavitt Street in a 9-0 vote after discussing floodproofing, flood resilience, and the concrete ramp structure.

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