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Planning Board 
The Planning Board, authorized and formed pursuant to MGL Chapter 41, sections 81-A-81J, is the City’s primary agency responsible for the establishment of planning and community development policies. In addition to statutory responsibilities, the Planning Board formulates policies which guide land use and the development of municipal facilities, educates the public and other multi-member bodies with respect to those policies and, with the cooperation of the Community Development Department, studies issues or projects related to the development of the City.
Meetings
- 5:00 pm * note new starting time
- Generally, the first and third Thursday of each month
- Currently meeting are being held remotely via Zoom
- 2021 Meeting Schedule (PDF)
Filed ApplicationsFollow this link to see filed applications [Google Drive - No Account Required] |
Agendas & Minutes
Agendas are available prior to Planning Board meetings.
Most Recent Agenda | View All
Meeting results are also available following approval.
Most Recent Minutes | View All
Planning Board Staff
To speak with the Planning Board’s professional staff, please call (978) 325-5242.
Members
First Name | Last Name | Phone Number | Title | Commission Expiration |
---|---|---|---|---|
Richard | Noonan | (978) 282-5555 | Chair | February 14, 2022 |
Hank | McCarl | (978) 281-5269 | Vice Chair | February 14, 2025 |
Shawn | Henry | (978) 590-4869 | Member | February 14, 2022 |
Doug | Cook | (978) 281-2005 | Member | February 14, 2022 |
David | Rosen | (617) 821-7739 | Fulfilling Jonathan Pratt’s unexpired term | February 14, 2022 |
Jane | Remsen | (978) 282-7313 | Member | February 14, 2025 |
Beverly | Bookin | (978) 879-4496 | Member | February 14, 2023 |
Documents and Applications
- Subdivision Rules and Regulations (PDF)
- Subdivision (Form C) Application (PDF)
- Approval Not Required (ANR) Application (PDF)
- Approval Not Required (ANR) Application Checklist (PDF)
- Site Plan Review Ordinance (PDF)
- Site Plan Review Application (PDF)
- Common Driveway Application (PDF)
- Pork Chop Lot Application (PDF)
- Road Improvement Plan Application (PDF)
- Road Improvement Plan Checklist (PDF)