Planning Board — July 20, 2026
Planning Board approves hearing notice for critical Master Plan Update
The meeting was a routine administrative session focused on finalizing documents and scheduling a future hearing, with no public comments recorded.
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The Plainfield Planning Board is moving toward the finalization of the Master Plan Update, a document that will dictate the town’s land use, zoning, and development policy for years to come.
During the July 20 meeting, the Board moved beyond simply scheduling a public hearing; they took a formal vote to approve the hearing notice itself. This is a significant step in the administrative process, as the Master Plan serves as the blueprint for how our community grows and how property rights are managed.
While the meeting was largely routine, it is important for residents to note that no public comments were recorded during the session. As the Board prepares to present these final edits—including discussions on historical tax rates and data presentation—resident oversight is essential.
A public hearing is scheduled for Monday, August 17, at 7:00 PM. The Board has committed to posting the final chapters of the Master Plan Update to the town website prior to the hearing. We encourage all residents to review these documents in advance so you can participate effectively in the discussion.
Public impact
Broad impact on town-wide land use and development policy
The board approved the formal hearing notice and finalized the direction for the draft.
A public hearing is scheduled for Monday, August 17th at 7pm; final chapters will be posted to the town website prior to the hearing.
Topics discussed
The board reviewed and approved the minutes from the June 15th Planning Board meeting.
The minutes were approved as amended.
The board reviewed final edits for the nearly complete Master Plan Update, focusing on data presentation and historical tax rates.
The board finalized the direction for the draft and approved a hearing notice drafted by Chair Stephenson.
A public hearing on the draft is scheduled for Monday, August 17th at 7pm. Final chapters are to be posted to the town website prior to the hearing.
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Master Plan Update
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Positions marked ~ are inferred from context and may not reflect the member's explicitly stated position. UNCLEAR means the vote was split but the record did not name how this member voted — it is not a “yes.”
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