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Planning Board

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

9 members 9 meetings tracked 78% responsive → Latest Jul 28 History since Mar 2026
Recent activity
Last meetings at a glance.
Jul 28 · RoutineTuscan Village pivots to high-density rentals, sparking school and tax concerns › Jul 14 · RoutineSalem Planning Board holds high-stakes zoning discussions off-agenda, leaving residents without notice. › Jun 23 · RoutineSalem Planning Board approves Main Street apartments and schedules zoning amendments for July 14 hearing › Jun 9 · RoutineSalem Planning Board approves significant parking reduction for South Broadway facility based on applicant's… › May 26 · RoutineSalem Planning Board begins preliminary review of Atkinson Road subdivision proposal. ›
Community responsiveness
78% → stable
19 addressed · 7 partial · 3 unaddressed
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9 analyzed, most recent first
Tuesday, July 28, 2026
Tuscan Village Master Plan Pivot — Large-scale shift to 392 residential units and increased commercial density.
6 decisions awaiting minutes Routine Zoning Change
Tuesday, July 14, 2026
Zoning Amendment Public Hearing — Broad impact via changes to permitted use tables and proximity restrictions
1 public comment 11 decisions awaiting minutes Routine Zoning Change
Predicted sound levels map, no mitigation scenario S6
Tuesday, June 23, 2026
Zoning ordinance amendments review — Updates to permitted uses, mixed-use standards, height/density rules
2 decisions awaiting minutes Routine Zoning Change
Site improvement plan map with parking/sewer tables and zoning details
Tuesday, June 9, 2026
Funhouse Plaza Parking and Traffic Impact — Reduction of 172 parking spaces below the standard requirement.
2 public comments 2 decisions awaiting minutes Routine Zoning Change
Tuesday, May 26, 2026
Clark Subdivision Plans — Creation of two new residential lots.
awaiting minutes Routine Zoning Change
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
The meeting featured spirited public testimony regarding density, traffic, and environmental protections, particularly during the Solemi and Willow's Park hearings.
18 public comments 11 decisions 2 not addressed awaiting minutes Spirited Zoning Change
Site plan overview for Morningside Court II development
Tuesday, April 28, 2026
Above the Bar Site Plan Change of Use — Conversion of 4,125 square foot space for commercial use
1 public comment 2 decisions awaiting minutes Routine Zoning Change
Tuesday, April 14, 2026
Most agenda items passed without issue, but the Willows Park hearing featured extended board discussion and frustration over long-standing non-compliance before the unanimous vote to continue.
4 decisions awaiting minutes Routine
Aerial site map with highlighted parcels and parking areas
Tuesday, March 24, 2026
Welco Learning LLC Traffic and Safety — Potential risk of vehicle-to-pedestrian accidents in the daycare's play area.
7 public comments 7 decisions 1 not addressed awaiting minutes Routine Safety Change

Board ⁠members

Current and former members. Click to view voting record.
Damon Norcross
Secretary
100% attendance 22 votes
22Y
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Jim Harvey
Member
100% attendance 22 votes
22Y
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Bianca Carlson
Member
100% attendance 21 votes
21Y
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Chuck Saba
Member
83% attendance 17 votes
17Y
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Paul Pelletier
Town Council Rep
100% attendance 15 votes
14Y 1A
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Robert Gibbs
Alternate
20% attendance 1 vote
1Y
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Victor Helenic
Alternate
20% attendance 1 vote
1Y
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Jeremy Guilbeault
Alternate
0% attendance
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Joe Feole
50% attendance 2 votes
2Y
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+ 4 former members
Joseph Feole Sean Lewis Robert Bryant Jesse Jean

Upcoming ⁠meetings

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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