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Aug 11, 2026

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Affordable Housing Project Gets More Time

Published Aug 11, 2026

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Briefing

Nov 19, 2025

Planning Board meeting summary

The Planning Board recommended rezoning eight parcels to support a proposed approximately 60-unit affordable housing development and approved three site plans or amendments. It also recommended priority-one improvements for drainage issues on Nixon Street.

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Briefing

Oct 22, 2025

Planning Board Advances Housing and Parking Changes

The Planning Board voted 4-0 to recommend rezoning 36.6 acres at 232 Stafford Street from RS-7 to RG-5, supporting a proposal for about 220 housing units. The board also approved four site plans, including projects totaling 10, 16, and 8 residential units, and referred parking-reform ideas to the Economic Development Committee.

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Briefing

Oct 1, 2025

Planning Board approves housing and community projects

The Board approved a mixed-use birthing center with two apartments, a 48-unit affordable senior housing redevelopment phase, four small temporary-housing homes, and several other development plans. It also favorably recommended expanding the BG-6 and Commercial Corridors Overlay District to include 108, 109, and 112 Beacon Street.

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Briefing

Sep 3, 2025

Planning Board approves several development projects

The Worcester Planning Board approved a subdivision at 270 Webster Street and 21-25 Clover Street, a special permit and site plan at 10 Diamond Street, and a site plan at 1 Frederick Street. The Board also postponed three public meetings to October 1, 2025, and allowed one zoning application to be withdrawn without prejudice.

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Briefing

Aug 13, 2025

Planning Board approves four development plans

The Board approved four development plans, including a parking expansion at 67 Chester Street, subdivision plans at 34 Eskow Road and 7 Longworth Road, and a site plan for 100 Research Drive. Five other applications were postponed to September 3, 2025, with constructive grant deadlines extended to October 2, 2025.

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