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Published Aug 20, 2026

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Briefing

Jul 13, 2026

Planning Board Defers Taco Bell Sign-Off

The board voted 4-0 to defer final site-plan sign-off for 2424 Cranberry because vegetation gaps and stormwater stabilization work remain incomplete, and it asked staff to notify Inspectional Services that no temporary occupancy extension should be granted without acknowledging the outstanding items.

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Briefing

Jun 8, 2026

Board backs utility covenant approach

The Planning Board unanimously supported a plan to complete utilities to Haven Court Road and extend them to Lots 48, 49, and 54, with a future surety expected to be based on an estimate of about $1.4 million minus completed work. The board also recommended Jessica Parr for a three-year Planning Board appointment and continued the Route 25 solar facility hearing to June 22, 2026.

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Briefing

May 18, 2026

Planning Board advances zoning updates

The board unanimously recommended Samuel Corbitt for reappointment to the Planning Board and as its representative on two committees, with each vote passing 4-0-0. It also continued both public hearings to June 22 and reviewed proposed zoning bylaw revisions, including clearer affordable-housing requirements.

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Briefing

May 11, 2026

Planning Board meeting summary

The board approved a subdivision plan for 20-22 Long Neck Road with 12 requested waivers, subject to standard conditions, and approved releasing approximately $165,941 from a remaining $221,543 project bond.

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Briefing

Apr 13, 2026

Planning Board approves subdivision with conditions

The Planning Board voted 5-0-0 to approve the Pierceville Road definitive subdivision plan with conditions. It also accepted the draft site plan review decision for 370 County Road by a 5-0-0 vote, while several other development matters advanced without final decisions.

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Briefing

Mar 23, 2026

Planning Board meeting summary

The board closed two site plan proceedings and completed its reviews by unanimous 5-0 votes, with conditions to be drafted within 60 days. A separate review for 2 East Boulevard was continued to April 13, 2026.

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Briefing

Mar 9, 2026

Planning Board approves several project actions

The board unanimously approved the 370 County Road solar project, subject to written findings and conditions within 60 days, and extended the Maritime Haven permit for two years through April 1, 2028. It also approved the 1031 Pierceville Road subdivision by a 4-0-1 vote and continued two site-plan reviews to March 23.

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Briefing

Feb 9, 2026

Planning Board Meeting Summary

The board denied an approval-not-required application after finding the submission incomplete and lacking required frontage and access; a related decision passed 4-0-1, with one abstention. The board also continued reviews of projects at 370 County Road and 1031 Pierceville Road to February 23, 2026.

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Briefing

Jan 12, 2026

Planning Board approves lot merger

The board unanimously approved an ANR plan merging three lots at 18 Fifteenth Street into one parcel, allowing the property to meet frontage and access requirements. Two site-plan matters were continued for additional review.

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