Planning Board began preliminary research into floodplain and solar bylaw updates. The board assigned members to investigate recent 2025 state floodplain map changes and battery storage provisions in solar installations, with reference materials from Chesterfield's existing battery-related solar
Williamsburg Planning Board approved an Approval Not Required determination for the Carriere property on a 5-0 vote. Chair Holly Hendricks and the board reviewed the completed comprehensive plan with advisory committee member Penny Robbins, discussing strengths in neighborhood participation and
Williamsburg Planning Board adopted its Comprehensive Plan and re-elected Holly Hendricks Chair. The board unanimously approved the final comprehensive plan deliverables from JM Goldson consultants; 65 hard copies were produced for distribution to town boards and committees with a request for
The Williamsburg Planning Board finalized preparations for the town's Comprehensive Plan, which is scheduled for delivery on June 23, 2026. The board reviewed public comments and incorporated feedback from the Select Board while updating the Implementation Matrix. External consultant Jen Goldson of
The Williamsburg Planning Board approved prior meeting minutes and discussed substantive revisions to the town's Comprehensive Plan. Three agenda items passed unanimously: approval of April 21 and April 27 meeting minutes and approval of an April 27 public hearing. Motions were made by 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
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