The Planning Board completed its review of Section 8 of the Zoning Bylaw and discussed a potential zoning violation at 384 East Main St. No enforcement decision was recorded.

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Briefing

May 20, 2026

Marijuana Manufacturing Permit Approved for North Street

The Planning Board unanimously approved a special permit for an adult-use marijuana manufacturing establishment at 79 North Street, with four members voting in favor. The approval requires compliance with all applicable state and local codes and permits.

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Briefing

May 6, 2026

Planning Board Extends Two Special Permits

The Board extended the special permit for 25 Case St through December 31, 2028, and the permit for 40-50 Optical Dr through May 1, 2028. It also postponed the 79 North St. special-permit hearing to May 20 because required public notice was incomplete.

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Briefing

Apr 15, 2026

Board Continues Zoning Bylaw Review

The Planning Board continued reviewing Section 8 of the Zoning Bylaw and discussed revisiting dimensional and density requirements for R3 districts, including materials on infill development. No zoning changes were adopted at this meeting.

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Briefing

Apr 1, 2026

Board Corrects Rivers Edge Lot Vote

The Planning Board rescinded and reinstated its March 18 vote on the Rivers Edge subdivision after correcting lot numbers. The revised vote would release lots 9-15, 20, and 28-31 not yet recorded with the Registry of Deeds, once a tri-partite agreement is confirmed at $300,000.

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Briefing

Mar 18, 2026

Sidewalk Waiver Approved for Rivers Edge

The Planning Board approved waiving the sidewalk construction requirement at Rivers Edge Subdivision and conditionally approved releasing 12 unrecorded lots once the subdivision agreement is increased to $300,000. The new construction estimate was $345,748.44, while the estimated cost without sidewalks was about $300,000.

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Briefing

Mar 4, 2026

Board Reviews Subdivision Costs and Zoning

A new estimate puts planned public works for Phases II and III of River’s Edge Subdivision at about $345,000. The developers are expected to discuss the estimate at the next Planning Board meeting.

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Briefing

Feb 18, 2026

Cannabis Permit Location Updated

The Planning Board voted unanimously to add an amendment to GreenPath Cannabis’s special permit, changing its listed location to 930 Main Street, a unit within 914 Main Street.

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Briefing

Feb 4, 2026

Board Rescinds River’s Edge Lot Releases

The Planning Board unanimously rescinded its January 21, 2026 approval to partially release lots 14, 15, 29, and 30 at the River’s Edge subdivision after finding that prior releases had not been recorded since 2020 and that the lender had only a $100,000 security agreement on file, despite a previously approved $300,000 bond.

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Briefing

Jan 21, 2026

Cornerstone Bank Plan Approved With Conditions

The Planning Board approved Cornerstone Bank’s modified site plan, requiring a one-way, 18-foot-wide exit near Main Street, an ADA curb ramp, revised fencing and landscaping, preservation or replication of historic signs, and updated plans before construction.

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Briefing

Jan 7, 2026

Multifamily Permit Application Withdrawn

The Planning Board voted 5-0 to accept withdrawal without prejudice of a special permit application for multifamily housing at 476 Worcester St. The applicant requested pre-approval, but the Board required engineered development plans before deciding the application.

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