Planning Board

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)

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

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)