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Planning Board

Meetings of the Planning Board are open to the public. MeetingWatch transcribes and analyzes every session.

9 meetings tracked 67% responsive ↗ Latest Jul 7 History since Feb 2026
Recent activity
Last meetings at a glance.
Jul 7 · Routine › Jun 16 · Routine › Jun 9 · Routine › May 26 · Routine › May 5 · Routine ›
Community responsiveness
67% ↗ improving
5 addressed · 2 partial · 2 unaddressed
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9 analyzed, most recent first
Tuesday, July 7, 2026
Housing Density and Land Use Targets — Discrepancy between DCAMM's 800-1,000 unit target and a realistic capacity of approximately 735 units.
3 decisions awaiting minutes Routine Zoning Change
3D architectural views of proposed athletic center from multiple angles
Tuesday, June 16, 2026
New Housing Strategy (Missing Middle) — Significant potential shift in town demographics and density via new zoning incentives.
1 public comment 1 decision awaiting minutes Routine Zoning Change
Proposed Town Housing Production Targets table
Tuesday, June 9, 2026
Renovation of 166 Commonwealth Avenue gas station — Modification of a commercial site within a sensitive ecological zone
1 public comment 1 decision awaiting minutes Routine Zoning Change
Planning Board conditions list for 166 Commonwealth Ave special permit
Tuesday, May 26, 2026
Solar Array and Battery Storage Expansion at 755 Walden Street — Significant utility-scale upgrade (4.8 MW array and 20 MWh battery).
2 public comments 3 decisions awaiting minutes Routine Other High Impact
Tuesday, May 5, 2026
Zoning Bylaw Amendments and MCI Concord Redevelopment — Significant long-term impact on town land use and development patterns via the MCI project and recent zoning amendments.
2 public comments 3 decisions 2 not addressed awaiting minutes Routine Zoning Change
Tuesday, April 14, 2026
2026 Zoning Bylaw Amendments — Broad impact on mixed-use development, affordable housing requirements, and parking regulations.
2 public comments 3 decisions awaiting minutes Routine Zoning Change
Tuesday, March 24, 2026
Concord Country Store LLC Site Plan and Special Permit Review — Significant changes to site design, traffic patterns, and potential implications for local fossil fuel-free bylaws.
1 public comment 2 decisions awaiting minutes Routine Zoning Change
Monday, March 16, 2026
2026 Zoning Bylaw Amendments — Broad impact via changes to MBTA community compliance, wireless infrastructure regulation, mixed-use development, and parking requirements.
9 decisions awaiting minutes Routine Zoning Change
Tuesday, February 24, 2026
The session was entirely preparatory for upcoming hearings, featuring only minor formatting suggestions, one low-stakes public question, and no signs of conflict or elevated stakes.
awaiting minutes Routine

Upcoming ⁠meetings

The Planning Board's scheduled meetings, soonest first. Briefs publish here as agendas are posted.

Times and locations are mirrored from the board's official calendar and can change. Confirm with the town before attending — links go to the town's official Planning Board page.

In ⁠progress

Recent meetings being transcribed and analyzed, most recent first. Full reports publish here as they finish.
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    Tuesday, June 23
    Meeting held — no recording available.
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