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

Planning Board meetings are typically held the first and third Thursday of each month at 5:00pm. Please see the 2022 Meeting Schedule (PDF). Final meeting details will be posted two weeks in advance under Public Notices on the City's website.
Currently all meetings are being conducted virtually. Go to Virtual Meetings to find out more.
All virtual meetings are being recorded. Go to Past Remote Public Meetings on the City's website to view.

Agendas & Minutes

Agendas are available prior to Planning Board meetings.
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Meeting results are also available following approval.
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Members

First Name	Last Name	Phone Number	Title	Commission Expiration
Richard	Noonan	(978) 282-5555	Chair	February 14, 2027
Hank	McCarl	(978) 281-5269	Vice Chair	February 14, 2025
Shawn	Henry	(978) 590-4869	Member	February 14, 2027
Doug	Cook	(978) 281-2005	Member	February 14, 2027
David	Rosen		Member	February 14, 2027
Jane	Remsen	(978) 282-7313	Member	February 14, 2025
Beverly	Bookin	(978) 879-4496	Member	February 14, 2023