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Aug 20, 2026

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Billboard and Downtown Zoning Advance

Published Aug 20, 2026

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Briefing

Jul 7, 2026

Planning Board Adopts Resident Open Forum

The Planning Board voted 4-0 to adopt an open forum policy providing up to 10 minutes for public comments at the beginning of meetings, with each speaker limited to 3 minutes. The Board also continued hearings for projects at 228 Ruggles Street, 5 Technology Drive, and 220 Turnpike Road and 161 Milk Street to August 4, 2026.

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Briefing

Jun 16, 2026

Four-Lot Flanders Road Subdivision Approved

The Planning Board unanimously approved the four-lot Owl’s Nest subdivision at 48-50 Flanders Road, including three new homes and replacement of the existing dwelling. The project includes a privately maintained common drive, four roadway waivers, fire sprinklers, and conditions requiring homeowners to handle road, snow, stormwater, water, and sewer maintenance.

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Briefing

Jun 2, 2026

Planning Board Starts Director Search Process

The Planning Board voted 4-0 to establish a search committee for the Director of Planning position. The committee will include board, town staff, and a resident with planning experience; applications are expected to be accepted for two weeks, with a resident appointment targeted for July 7.

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Briefing

May 27, 2026

Downtown Improvement Plan Needs Revisions

The Planning Board and Select Board deferred formal acceptance of the preliminary Downtown Improvement Plan and requested clearer parking data, short-term improvement options, and implementation details. The preliminary plan estimates construction at approximately $5.6 million, with about 12 months for design and 18 to 24 months for construction, subject to funding and seasonal limits.

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Briefing

May 19, 2026

Otis Street Construction Starts Within Weeks

Construction on the Otis Street Corridor Project is expected to begin within a few weeks, starting near the Amazon end and moving toward the intersection. The work will remove trees and utility poles, with most construction expected overnight; message boards, signage, website updates, and a resident information session will provide updates.

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Briefing

Apr 14, 2026

Board Approves Oak Street Fitness Club

The Planning Board voted 5-0 to approve full site plan review for a 26,000-square-foot fitness club at 0 Oak Street, including parking, drainage, sewer and water services, grading, landscaping, and lighting. Construction-related vehicles must be parked on site, and traffic mitigation will be coordinated with the police department.

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Briefing

Apr 7, 2026

Board backs comments on surplus housing rules

The Planning Board voted 5-0 to authorize the Planning Director to submit comments on draft surplus-land regulations that could require multifamily housing on eligible parcels, with a minimum of four units per acre and no maximum specified.

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Briefing

Mar 17, 2026

Planning Board Approves Reduced Setbacks

The Planning Board voted 5-0 to approve a minor modification allowing 21-foot front-yard setbacks instead of the required 30 feet for Lots LL44 and LL46 at 44 and 46 Libby Lane, subject to recording and engineering-plan conditions. The board also approved a revised street-tree plan for West Park Drive Extension and continued several subdivision and site-plan hearings.

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Briefing

Mar 3, 2026

Board Approves Post Road Residential Plans

The Planning Board voted 5-0 to approve the North Parcel full site plan and South Parcel special permit for Post Road Residential, covering 171 Milk Street, 221-223 Turnpike Road, and 222 Turnpike Road. The approvals include a $45,600 stormwater and drainage surety bond, construction-hour limits, water and sewer payment conditions, and funding for a traffic feasibility study.

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Briefing

Feb 17, 2026

Affordable Housing Approval Condition Changed

The Planning Board voted 4-0 to revise a special-permit condition for 1 Gleason St., requiring final approval of all affordable housing units before any certificate of occupancy can be issued, including for market-rate units.

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Briefing

Feb 3, 2026

Major zoning proposals remain under review

The Planning Board continued the off-premises sign zoning hearing to February 17, 2026, by a 5-0 vote, while continuing several development reviews because of engineering, drainage, stormwater, or peer-review issues. The proposed downtown zoning amendment would clarify allowed housing, commercial, public-space, and parking-related uses without increasing currently permitted building scale.

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Briefing

Jan 20, 2026

Board Approves Seven Extended Construction Days

The Planning Board voted 5-0 to allow construction at Del Webb Chauncy Lake to continue until 9:00 p.m. on up to seven additional weekdays for large concrete pours only. The applicant must provide the town and residents 72 hours’ notice, while the standard 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. hours remain in effect for other work.

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Briefing

Jan 6, 2026

Billboard and Downtown Zoning Advance

The Planning Board voted 5-0 to place a billboard zoning article and downtown zoning article on the March 2026 Town Meeting warrant. It also voted 4-1 to place a sign bylaw article on the warrant, with a final decision deferred to January 20.

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