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Planning Board

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

10 meetings tracked 68% responsive ↘ Latest Jul 8 History since Mar 2026
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Last meetings at a glance.
Jul 8 · Routine › Jun 24 · Routine › Jun 10 · Spirited › May 27 · Spirited › May 13 · Routine ›
Community responsiveness
68% ↘ declining
20 addressed · 9 partial · 7 unaddressed
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Wednesday, July 8, 2026
Rising Taxes Forum Announcement — General concern regarding rising tax rates
2 decisions 📄 Minutes-only · no video Routine Tax Increase
Wednesday, June 24, 2026
The segment consisted solely of an informational presentation on existing land use maps with one speaker providing details and no votes, opposition, or board discussion.
1 public comment 1 not addressed Routine
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
The meeting featured a high volume of public speakers expressing deep dissatisfaction with the developer's adherence to the original community vision.
12 public comments 2 decisions 2 not addressed Spirited Zoning Change
Master plan map and rationale for Redbrook Use Area 17
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
The meeting was marked by high community concern regarding life-safety issues (fire/traffic) and allegations of broken developer promises.
6 public comments 2 decisions 3 not addressed awaiting minutes Spirited Safety Change
HYM overview slide with project photos, stats, and logos
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Earth Removal Bylaw Updates — Significant; changes to how earth removal is regulated can impact land use viability and local development costs.
7 public comments 3 decisions awaiting minutes Routine Zoning Change
Friday, May 1, 2026
Affordable Housing and Environmental Protection Goals — Proposal to implement a 10% affordable housing goal to maintain local control and mitigate 40B constraints.
1 public comment 1 not addressed Routine Zoning Change
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
Zoning and Density via VOSD Bylaw — Sets a precedent for how 'open space' requirements are interpreted for residential subdivisions in the village.
5 public comments 3 decisions awaiting minutes Routine Zoning Change
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
Zoning and Housing Density Shifts — Broad impact via MBTA compliance, small footprint housing research, and industrial zoning analysis which may alter land use patterns town-wide.
4 decisions awaiting minutes Routine Zoning Change
Wednesday, March 25, 2026
Adoption of the Comprehensive Plan — High; the plan dictates long-term land use, development limits (noting only 10% of land remains developable), and sustainability strategies.
4 public comments 2 decisions awaiting minutes Routine Zoning Change
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
Zoning and Development (57 West Long Pond Road) — Variance for setbacks and construction within a designated Flood Plain Overlay District.
7 decisions awaiting minutes Routine Zoning Change

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