Planning Board

The Planning Board studies the resources and needs of the Town, particularly conditions affecting public welfare and safety related to land use and development. It uses the Master Plan and related processes to plan and make recommendations for the development of the Town, with special attention to the proper housing of its inhabitants. It has total responsibility for all subdivisions, for the administration

of the subdivision by-law, and for the numerous special permits required by the town's zoning bylaws. The Board has the primary responsibility for the writing of zoning by-laws, which must be approved by Town Meeting. The Board is assisted in its day-to-day work by the Planning Department.

Individuals interested in any opening should fill out an application.

• Applications are available online here.
• Information about each committee is available on individual committee pages which can be reached through the Government button at the top of this page.
• Individuals are encouraged to attend a meeting of any committees that is of interest to them. Meeting dates can be found on the Calendar section of this site.