Planning Board

The Williamsburg Planning Board held a public hearing on proposed Accessory Dwelling Unit zoning changes designed to align local code with Massachusetts Chapter 150, Sections 7 and 8 of the 2024 Acts. The amendments clarify parking requirements and address non-conforming lot situations. Chair Steve

Planning Board reviews comprehensive plan maps and text, advances revisions. Chair Steve Smith led the board through the first final draft of the town's comprehensive plan, incorporating proposed additions, deletions, and text changes in consultation with the Comprehensive Advisory Committee and JM

Planning Board unanimously backs ADU zoning revisions for April 27 hearing. Chair Steve Smith, with members Tariq Abu-Jaber, Holly Hendricks, Darlene Stone Adair, Podge Thomas, and Eric Schmitt present (Jean O'Neil absent), approved the motion filed by Stone Adair and seconded by Thomas to present

Planning Board unanimously endorses Jim Forster as alternate member. Chair Steve Smith reported speaking with the Select Board about the addition, with Forster having volunteered for the post; final appointment authority rests with the Select Board. The board also moved an ADU Zoning bylaw revision

Planning Board refines Comprehensive Plan strategies with June completion target. Chair Steve Smith presided over discussion of Theme 4 tactics led by Jenn Goldson of the Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committee, with board members categorizing strategies as "keep" or "remove." The board also flagged