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Aug 21, 2026

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Bottle Redemption Center Approved With Conditions

Published Aug 21, 2026

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Briefing

Jul 15, 2026

Commission approves five neighborhood projects

The Planning Commission unanimously approved five applications: a residential five-space parking lot, a 2,400-square-foot pavilion, a convenience store, an automotive repair and vehicle sales business, and a tavern. Several approvals include conditions such as parking limits, sidewalk or landscaping work, operating-hour restrictions, and additional zoning approval.

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Briefing

Jun 17, 2026

Battery Storage Project Moves to Further Review

The Commission unanimously designated itself lead agency for environmental review of the proposed battery energy storage system at 1910 Maxon Road Extension; the applicant must return with a fire-safety expert, decommissioning plans, and bonding information.

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Briefing

May 20, 2026

Planning panel approves mural and site plans

The Planning Commission unanimously approved site plans for a 1,595-square-foot MiSci entrance addition and a second-story project at 1626 Union Street, along with a permit for a 23-by-30-foot mural at 1703 Union Street. Three other applications were tabled pending additional information or survey work.

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Briefing

Apr 15, 2026

Commission approves pavilion and church plans

The Planning Commission unanimously approved an 80-by-80-foot outdoor event pavilion for GE Vernova at 1 River Road, but building permits cannot be issued until the required stormwater pollution prevention plan is fully approved. The commission also approved a church at 1369 Lower Broadway and finalized a restaurant approval with conditions.

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Briefing

Mar 31, 2026

Church Site Plan Paused for Legal Review

The Planning Commission unanimously tabled a proposed church at 1369 Lower Broadway while staff reviews legal restrictions involving churches near cannabis dispensaries, bars and adult entertainment stores. The Commission also extended approval for a proposed 110-unit residential project through March 31, 2027, approved office and flex-warehousing buildings with safety improvements to a rerouted bike trail, and approved spa and autobody shop applications.

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Briefing

Feb 18, 2026

Bottle Redemption Center Approved With Conditions

The Commission unanimously approved a bottle redemption center at 14 Willow Avenue, limiting hours to 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and requiring all bottles, cans, and trash to remain indoors. The approval also requires twice-weekly removal of materials, a sidewalk, landscaping, and building improvements.

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Briefing

Jan 21, 2026

Planning Commission Approves New Housing and Businesses

The commission unanimously approved all consent-agenda site plans, including seven new apartments at 416 State Street, and granted final approval for four townhouses at 546 Schenectady Street.

2 min readMunicipal coverage