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Planning Board approves adult day care special permit and two preliminary subdivisions

LowellApr 23, 20263 min read

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At its April 23, 2026 meeting the Lowell Planning Board approved minutes, granted a Special Permit for an adult day care at 260 High Street with conditions, approved two preliminary subdivisions (2 Prince Avenue and 45 Bolt Street), and requested a future discussion of the At‑Home at Greater Lowell regional housing plan.

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Approved minutes for April 6, 2026 (vote 5-0).
Approved Special Permit for an adult day care at 260 High Street (vote 5-0) with conditions: owner/operator to provide transportation for clients; maximum of 30 clients; employees must park offsite; owner/operator to assist egress and entry of daycare vans. Applicant must obtain site plan review and comply with building permit requirements (including automatic fire sprinkler system, smoke detectors, and power backup as noted).
Approved preliminary subdivision for 2 Prince Avenue (1 Markley Way) to subdivide three parcels into four and create a private subdivision roadway (vote unanimous). Applicant to return for Definitive Subdivision approval and provide additional details requested regarding landscaping, utilities, wastewater, water, and engineering.
Approved preliminary subdivision for 45 Bolt Street to create two lots plus a private subdivision roadway (vote unanimous). Noted a small area with prior contamination restricted to commercial/retail/industrial uses and subject to the Mass. contingency plan; a soil management plan or related condition may be required at Definitive Subdivision review.
Board requested a future meeting discussion to review the At‑Home at Greater Lowell regional housing plan and its strategies.
Meeting adjourned at 8:47 PM.

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Planning Board Meeting on April 23, 2026

Apr 23, 2026, 12:00 AMcompleted

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