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Aug 20, 2026

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Review Continued for 14-Unit Housing Project

Published Aug 20, 2026

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Briefing

Jul 27, 2026

Board Endorses Two-Lot Ferry Street Plan

The Planning Board unanimously endorsed a plan to consolidate three parcels near 108 Ferry Street into two lots. Both proposed lots exceed the applicable frontage requirements, and the Board found that the plan creates no new nonconformities and provides access from the publicly maintained road.

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Briefing

Jul 13, 2026

East Street Housing Proposal Revised

The Planning Board heard revisions to a proposed East Street multi-generational housing overlay, including reducing maximum density from 6 to 4 units per acre, adding sidewalks, allowing small two-bedroom cottages, and limiting development to single-family homes and up to 50% duplexes. No zoning amendment was approved at this meeting.

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Briefing

Jun 22, 2026

Board Approves Sign and Adult-Use Renewal

The Planning Board unanimously approved illuminated signage for Diamond Automotive at 180 Willimansett Street, with illumination limited to 6:00 a.m. through 10:00 p.m., and renewed the special permit for Anthony’s Dance Club for three years under existing conditions.

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Briefing

Jun 8, 2026

Home wedding services approved with limits

The Planning Board unanimously approved site plan approval for home wedding officiant services at 2066 Memorial Drive, with conditions limiting ceremonies to six guests and two vehicles.

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Briefing

May 18, 2026

Board Approves SHELD Facility Plans

The Planning Board unanimously approved a Stormwater Management Permit and Site Plan Approval for South Hadley Electric Light Department’s proposed facility at 65 Old Lyman Road. The project includes a 35,949-square-foot office, warehouse, and garage facility plus 13,813 square feet of covered and uncovered storage; both approvals passed 4-0 with special conditions.

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Briefing

May 4, 2026

Review Continues for New Electric Facility

The Planning Board continued the public hearing on the proposed South Hadley Electric Light Department facility at 65 Old Lyman Road to May 18 at 6:30 p.m. The project includes a 35,949-square-foot office, warehouse, and garage facility plus 13,813 square feet of covered and uncovered storage; revised traffic and stormwater materials are still needed.

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Briefing

Apr 27, 2026

Nine-Space Parking Lot Approved

The Planning Board unanimously approved Kemp Realty LLC’s site plan for nine new parking spaces and associated landscaping at 460 Newton Street, with all four members present voting in favor.

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Briefing

Apr 13, 2026

Planning Board Holds Two Public Hearings

The board held public hearings on a proposed South Hadley Electric Light Department facility at 65 Old Lyman Road and proposed amendments to the zoning bylaw's sign regulations. The facility proposal includes a 35,949-square-foot office, warehouse, and garage plus 13,813 square feet of covered and uncovered storage; the minutes do not report final decisions on either hearing.

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Briefing

Mar 23, 2026

Planning Board hears agricultural zoning feedback

The Planning Board heard public input on proposed agricultural zoning changes but made no decision on the amendments. The proposal would consolidate eight existing agricultural-use sections into two bylaws covering agriculture accessory to residential uses and commercial agriculture; the Board will consider feedback when setting its work plan after the May Town Meeting.

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Briefing

Mar 9, 2026

Two Granby Road Office Buildings Approved

The Planning Board unanimously approved site-plan and stormwater permits for two 3,500-square-foot office buildings, parking, and related drainage improvements at 577 Granby Road. The 5-0 approvals include conditions addressing stormwater-system functionality, fencing and pedestrian-warning signage, landscaping at the sediment forebay, and limits on auto sales and services.

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Briefing

Feb 23, 2026

Sign Bylaw Hearing Scheduled for April 13

The Planning Board scheduled an April 13 public hearing on a revised draft sign bylaw, which addresses sign size, height, duration, and permitting requirements without regulating sign content.

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Briefing

Feb 9, 2026

14-Unit Townhouse Project Approved

The Planning Board approved site plan and stormwater permits, with conditions, for a 14-unit townhouse community at 506 Granby Road. All four voting members supported each approval.

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Briefing

Jan 26, 2026

Review Continued for 14-Unit Housing Project

The Planning Board voted 4-0 to continue review of a proposed seven-duplex, 14-unit townhouse development at 506 Granby Road to February 9. The applicant must provide additional information on parking, landscaping, trash enclosures, lighting, town trash-service eligibility, and pedestrian connectivity.

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Briefing

Jan 12, 2026

Board Approves 136 East Street Development

The Planning Board unanimously approved both a Special Permit and Stormwater Management Permit for a flexible residential development at 136 East Street: six duplexes and two single-family homes. Conditions include stormwater and landscaping requirements, plan revisions, and keeping the development's roadway private in perpetuity.

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