Gardner
Economic and Community Development Committee Meeting
Friday, October 30, 2026 · 8:30 AM · City Council Chamber, Room 219, 95 Pleasant Street Gardner MA 01440
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Development & Permitting
Site plans, special permits, subdivisions, and commercial and residential development projects.
Darien
Darien posts draft conservation and development plan
The Town of Darien posted a fourth draft of its Plan of Conservation and Development, dated July 21, 2026.
Watertown
Zoning Board approves two setback special permits
The Watertown Zoning Board of Appeals unanimously approved special permits for renovations at 48-50 California Street and 60 Catherine Road after reorganizing its leadership.
Middlesex County
Zoning Board approves two setback special permits
The Watertown Zoning Board of Appeals unanimously approved special permits for renovations at 48-50 California Street and 60 Catherine Road after reorganizing its leadership.
Swampscott
Swampscott Morning Brief, Oct. 28: Vinnin Square redevelopment brings new restaurants, apartments
Vinnin Square redevelopment brings new restaurants, apartments. Also in today's brief (2 items): Vinnin Square redevelopment brings new restaurants, apartments; UUCGL tops $1 million in grants, scholarships.
Essex County
Swampscott Morning Brief, Oct. 28: Vinnin Square redevelopment brings new restaurants, apartments
Vinnin Square redevelopment brings new restaurants, apartments. Also in today's brief (2 items): Vinnin Square redevelopment brings new restaurants, apartments; UUCGL tops $1 million in grants, scholarships.
Worcester County
Board approves Crawford St. permit, school site plan
The Northborough Planning Board approved a scenic road permit for a Crawford Street driveway and signed off on an 11,216-square-foot school site plan at 300 West Main Street.
Norfolk County
Board Approves Rockland St Renovation, Drops Subdivision
Quincy's Zoning Board voted 4-1 to approve a renovation at 95 Rockland Street after the developer dropped a contested plan to subdivide the waterfront lot.
Quincy
Board Approves Rockland St Renovation, Drops Subdivision
Quincy's Zoning Board voted 4-1 to approve a renovation at 95 Rockland Street after the developer dropped a contested plan to subdivide the waterfront lot.
Northborough
Board approves Crawford St. permit, school site plan
The Northborough Planning Board approved a scenic road permit for a Crawford Street driveway and signed off on an 11,216-square-foot school site plan at 300 West Main Street.
Dedham
Planning Board approves two mixed-use projects
Dedham's Planning Board unanimously approved mixed-use developments at 359 Washington Street and at 50 and 49-57 Bridge Street, adding a combined 122 housing units, commercial space, parking and a public riverwalk along the Charles River.
Orleans
Orleans Morning Brief, Oct. 27: Site plan panel approves Seashore Park Inn housing
Site plan panel approves 20-unit workforce housing project at Seashore Park Inn. From our own coverage: Site plan panel approves Seashore Park Inn housing; Sewer committee preps for Phase 2 betterment meeting.
Barnstable County
Orleans Morning Brief, Oct. 27: Site plan panel approves Seashore Park Inn housing
Site plan panel approves 20-unit workforce housing project at Seashore Park Inn. From our own coverage: Site plan panel approves Seashore Park Inn housing; Sewer committee preps for Phase 2 betterment meeting.
Hartford
Newington Morning Brief, Oct. 26: Economic Development Commission plans Passport program
Economic Development Commission plans Passport program. From our own coverage: Economic Development Commission plans Passport program; EMS Committee reviews summer ambulance response times.
Worcester County
West Boylston Morning Brief, Oct. 26: Planning Board advances Gatesbrook special permit
Planning Board advances Gatesbrook special permit. From our own coverage: Planning Board advances Gatesbrook special permit.
West Boylston
West Boylston Morning Brief, Oct. 26: Planning Board advances Gatesbrook special permit
Planning Board advances Gatesbrook special permit. From our own coverage: Planning Board advances Gatesbrook special permit.
Middlesex County
Chelmsford Morning Brief, Oct. 26: New data-center ban could shape development
A new data-center ban could reshape how development unfolds in Chelmsford, according to a Patch preview.
Chelmsford
Chelmsford Morning Brief, Oct. 26: New data-center ban could shape development
A new data-center ban could reshape how development unfolds in Chelmsford, according to a Patch preview.
Newington
Newington Morning Brief, Oct. 26: Economic Development Commission plans Passport program
Economic Development Commission plans Passport program. From our own coverage: Economic Development Commission plans Passport program; EMS Committee reviews summer ambulance response times.
Hampden
Hampden Morning Brief, Oct. 24: Planning board approves Dunkin's redevelopment
Hampden Planning Board approves Dunkin's redevelopment despite split vote over undefined retail building. From our own coverage: Selectboard leans no action on school pact; Planning Board approves Dunkin's redevelopment, 4-1.
Hampden County
Hampden Morning Brief, Oct. 24: Planning board approves Dunkin's redevelopment
Hampden Planning Board approves Dunkin's redevelopment despite split vote over undefined retail building. From our own coverage: Selectboard leans no action on school pact; Planning Board approves Dunkin's redevelopment, 4-1.
Essex County
Andover Morning Brief, Oct. 24: GLTS names new workforce development coordinator
Greater Lawrence Technical School announced that Tia Gerber has started as its new Workforce Development Program Coordinator, as the school highlights its After Dark, Adult Technical Training and Apprenticeship programs that are set to train more than 450 students between October 2026 and August…
Andover
Andover Morning Brief, Oct. 24: GLTS names new workforce development coordinator
Greater Lawrence Technical School announced that Tia Gerber has started as its new Workforce Development Program Coordinator, as the school highlights its After Dark, Adult Technical Training and Apprenticeship programs that are set to train more than 450 students between October 2026 and August…
Andover
GLTS names new workforce development coordinator
Greater Lawrence Technical School announced that Tia Gerber has started as its new Workforce Development Program Coordinator, as the school highlights its After Dark, Adult Technical Training and Apprenticeship programs that are set to train more than 450 students between October 2026 and August…
Lawrence
GLTS names Tia Gerber workforce development coordinator
Greater Lawrence Technical School has named Tia Gerber as its new Workforce Development Program Coordinator, and the school says more than 450 students will be trained between October 2026 and August 2027 through its After Dark, Adult Technical Training and Apprenticeship programs.
Essex County
Lawrence Morning Brief, Oct. 23: GLTS names new workforce development coordinator
Greater Lawrence Technical School names Tia Gerber workforce development coordinator ahead of training 450 students. From our own coverage: GLTS names Tia Gerber workforce development coordinator.
Lawrence
Lawrence Morning Brief, Oct. 23: GLTS names new workforce development coordinator
Greater Lawrence Technical School names Tia Gerber workforce development coordinator ahead of training 450 students. From our own coverage: GLTS names Tia Gerber workforce development coordinator.
Brookhaven
Town Board Approves Four Development Projects
Brookhaven Town Board approved four major development projects and expanded tax exemptions.
Mashpee
Mashpee Morning Brief, Oct. 22: Economic development board meets Tuesday
Economic Development and Industrial Corporation convenes Tuesday evening at South Cape Meeting Room in Mashpee.
Barnstable County
Mashpee Morning Brief, Oct. 22: Economic development board meets Tuesday
Economic Development and Industrial Corporation convenes Tuesday evening at South Cape Meeting Room in Mashpee.
Fairfield
Greenwich Morning Brief, Oct. 21: Fire-damaged building eyed for housing redevelopment
Greenwich Patch reports a fire-damaged building in town could be redeveloped into housing after documents filed with the town said restoring the structure is no longer feasible.
Greenwich
Greenwich Morning Brief, Oct. 21: Fire-damaged building eyed for housing redevelopment
Greenwich Patch reports a fire-damaged building in town could be redeveloped into housing after documents filed with the town said restoring the structure is no longer feasible.
Rockland
Redevelopment authority holds joint board meeting
Southfield Redevelopment Authority to meet jointly with conservation and permitting boards Wednesday night.
Plymouth County
Redevelopment authority holds joint board meeting
Southfield Redevelopment Authority to meet jointly with conservation and permitting boards Wednesday night.
Worcester County
Planning Board approves School Street pantry site plan
The Lunenburg Planning Board unanimously approved a site plan for a food pantry relocation at 30 School Street and recommended a package of zoning cleanups for the November 17 Special Town Meeting.
Templeton
Panel Issues Two Permits, Delays Subdivision Vote
The Templeton Conservation Commission approved a driveway project and a cleanup plan, while holding a six-lot subdivision for state review.
Swampscott
Planning Board OKs 96-Unit Glover Site Plan
The Swampscott Planning Board unanimously approved a site plan for a 96-unit development at the historic Glover Farmhouse property on Salem Street.
Worcester County
Panel Issues Two Permits, Delays Subdivision Vote
The Templeton Conservation Commission approved a driveway project and a cleanup plan, while holding a six-lot subdivision for state review.
Essex County
Planning Board OKs 96-Unit Glover Site Plan
The Swampscott Planning Board unanimously approved a site plan for a 96-unit development at the historic Glover Farmhouse property on Salem Street.
Lunenburg
Planning Board approves School Street pantry site plan
The Lunenburg Planning Board unanimously approved a site plan for a food pantry relocation at 30 School Street and recommended a package of zoning cleanups for the November 17 Special Town Meeting.
Norfolk County
Planning Board Approves 112 Union Street Site Plan
The Walpole Planning Board approved a revised Union Street site plan and continued a contentious fence-business hearing on Pine Street.
Walpole
Planning Board Approves 112 Union Street Site Plan
The Walpole Planning Board approved a revised Union Street site plan and continued a contentious fence-business hearing on Pine Street.
Halifax
Planning Board extends Walmart site plan review 30 days
Halifax Planning Board extended its review of a Walmart site plan expansion and tapped a member for a new zoning panel.
Enfield
Planning Commission Approves Bright Meadow Mixed-Use Development
Enfield Planning and Zoning Commission voted 7-0 to approve a mixed-use development at 100 Bright Meadow Boulevard including apartments, commercial space, and townhomes, with a required condition for pedestrian access to Brainard Road.
Plymouth County
Planning Board extends Walmart site plan review 30 days
Halifax Planning Board extended its review of a Walmart site plan expansion and tapped a member for a new zoning panel.
Salem
Planning Board approves flood-proofing site plan for 75 North Street
Planning Board approved flood-proofing site plan for 75 North Street residential building. The board voted 8-0 to approve the Coastal Resilience Overlay District site plan review for the multifamily building at 75 North Street, 3 South Mason Street, and 2 Commercial Street.
Plymouth County
Zoning board approves two setback special permits
The Wareham Zoning Board of Appeals approved special permits for two nonconforming properties and heard that a rewritten zoning bylaw is nearing readiness for Spring Town Meeting.
Wareham
Zoning board approves two setback special permits
The Wareham Zoning Board of Appeals approved special permits for two nonconforming properties and heard that a rewritten zoning bylaw is nearing readiness for Spring Town Meeting.
Hampden County
Planning Board approves Dunkin's redevelopment, 4-1
The Hampden Planning Board voted 4-1 to approve a special permit for a rebuilt Dunkin' Donuts and an undefined retail building at Two Summers Road. Chair Patrick Coyne said the application needed four of five votes to pass.
Franklin County
Housing panel narrows site plans to 2-8 units
The Whately Housing Committee narrowed development options for a town-owned State Road parcel from as many as 12 units down to a range of two to eight.
Pleasant Valley
Board continues 36-unit Wigsten Road cluster subdivision review
Planning Board continued review of a 36-unit cluster subdivision on Wigsten Road.
Hampden
Planning Board approves Dunkin's redevelopment, 4-1
The Hampden Planning Board voted 4-1 to approve a special permit for a rebuilt Dunkin' Donuts and an undefined retail building at Two Summers Road. Chair Patrick Coyne said the application needed four of five votes to pass.
Whately
Housing panel narrows site plans to 2-8 units
The Whately Housing Committee narrowed development options for a town-owned State Road parcel from as many as 12 units down to a range of two to eight.
Hillsborough
Conservation Commission Authorizes Antrim Road Site Plan Comments
The Conservation Commission authorized its chair to comment on 16 Antrim Road's site plan, raising stormwater and chemical storage concerns.
Old Saybrook
Selectmen approve $40,000 redevelopment study
The Old Saybrook Board of Selectmen approved up to $40,000 for a redevelopment study of transit-oriented sites near the train station, including the former Beard Lumber property.
Union
Planning Board approves four major development projects after marathon hearing
The Union Planning Board approved four major development projects in marathon-length public hearings on October 13. The Robinson Hill Road/Oakdale Substation expansion by NYSEG received unanimous approval for its Aquifer Permit, Special Use Permit, and Site Plan.
Middlesex
Selectmen approve $40,000 redevelopment study
The Old Saybrook Board of Selectmen approved up to $40,000 for a redevelopment study of transit-oriented sites near the train station, including the former Beard Lumber property.
Westport
Planning Board Approves State Road Site Plan Fix
Westport Planning Board approved an after-the-fact stormwater fix for a 40,000-square-foot bus parking lot at 222 State Road.
Bristol County
Planning Board Approves State Road Site Plan Fix
Westport Planning Board approved an after-the-fact stormwater fix for a 40,000-square-foot bus parking lot at 222 State Road.
Madison
ACCA reviews revised 14-unit Mill Road cluster development
ACCA informally reviewed a revised development proposal for Mill Road with 14 residential units.
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