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Meetings of the Planning Board are open to the public. MeetingWatch transcribes and analyzes every session.
Recent activity
Last meetings at a glance.
Community responsiveness
62%
→ stable
2 addressed · 6 partial · 0 unaddressed
4 analyzed, most recent first
Monday, May 18, 2026
Urban Redevelopment and Rezoning — Conversion of commercial garages to residential units and retail expansions affect local density and land use.
Routine
Zoning Change
Monday, May 4, 2026
The meeting was marked by intense public testimony regarding flooding and safety risks, resulting in a split vote on a major subdivision.
Contentious
Zoning Change
Monday, April 6, 2026
Regional Housing Plan and Zoning Code Updates — Broad impact on housing availability, density, and regional development patterns through proactive zoning changes.
Routine
Zoning Change
Monday, March 16, 2026
NEMCOG Regional Housing Plan — Broad implications for local zoning laws and regional fair housing compliance.
Routine
Zoning Change
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