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Planning Board

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

7 meetings tracked 68% responsive → Latest Jul 7 History since Feb 2026
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Last meetings at a glance.
Jul 7 · Routine › Jun 9 · Routine › May 12 · Routine › May 5 · Routine › Mar 10 · Routine ›
Community responsiveness
68% → stable
10 addressed · 6 partial · 3 unaddressed
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7 analyzed, most recent first
Tuesday, July 7, 2026
Ambulance Rate Structure — Transition to a bundled rate structure, including a $2,700.00 rate for ALS2 Emergency services.
10 decisions 📄 Minutes-only · no video Routine Fee Change
Tuesday, June 9, 2026
Ten Converse Place Unit Mix Change — Significant reduction in the availability of three-bedroom housing units within the development.
5 public comments 5 decisions 1 not addressed Routine Zoning Change
First floor plan: 6,000 sq ft gross floor plate with dimensions
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
910 Main Street Development — Significant redevelopment of a historical site affecting parking and neighborhood character.
6 decisions awaiting minutes Routine Zoning Change
Architectural renderings and elevation of proposed building
Tuesday, May 5, 2026
Zoning Bylaw Amendments regarding Special Permits and Site Plan Review — Broad impact; changes the predictability and level of public oversight for all future development and special permit applications.
1 public comment 6 decisions awaiting minutes Routine Zoning Change
Tuesday, March 10, 2026
Short-Term Rental Zoning and Local Lodging Tax — Significant; potential prohibition of a business model and the introduction of a local lodging tax.
2 public comments 7 decisions awaiting minutes Routine Zoning Change
Friday, February 27, 2026
10 Converse Place Development — Significant shift from onsite affordable units to a $2 million cash contribution to the housing trust.
2 public comments 5 decisions awaiting minutes Routine Zoning Change
Tuesday, February 24, 2026
The meeting was marked by intense debate over housing policy, high community engagement with conflicting interests, and significant time pressure from a third-party bank deadline.
9 public comments 18 decisions 2 not addressed awaiting minutes Spirited Zoning Change

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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.

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