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Planning Board

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

5 meetings tracked 81% responsive → Latest Jul 8 History since Mar 2026

Recent activity

Last meetings at a glance.

Jul 8 · Routine › Jun 10 · Routine › May 13 · Routine › Apr 8 · Routine › Mar 11 · Routine ›

Community responsiveness

81% → stable

21 addressed · 5 partial · 3 unaddressed

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5 analyzed, most recent first

Wednesday, July 8, 2026

66 Galen Street Signage Master Plan — Approval of signage exceeding 20 feet in height and specific lighting standards.

4 public comments 6 decisions Routine Zoning Change

Context Elevation West - Galen Street architectural rendering

Wednesday, June 10, 2026

Russo Site Development (Pleasant Street) — Significant long-term changes to land use (potential transition to multifamily or medical office).

1 public comment 3 decisions Routine Zoning Change

Wednesday, May 13, 2026

Update on the -4 Housing Plan — City-wide strategic impact on housing goals and strategies.

5 public comments 3 decisions Routine Zoning Change

Planning Board title graphic with blueprint and buildings

Wednesday, April 8, 2026

550 Arsenal Street Redevelopment — Significant shift in land use from a comprehensive master plan to a more limited tenant repositioning model, affecting local traffic and green space.

9 public comments 2 decisions 3 not addressed Routine Zoning Change

Wednesday, March 11, 2026

Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Approvals — Approvals for new and existing ADUs affect neighborhood density, parking requirements, and local housing stock.

11 public comments 3 decisions Routine Zoning Change

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