The Town of Lakeville Planning Board reviewed its annual goals and several administrative updates at the Oct. 9 meeting, including a state‑funded grant for an open‑space residential development (OSRD) effort and plans by the town’s Economic Development Committee to expand a resident/business survey.

Board members noted the OSRD grant award and said a kickoff meeting is scheduled for Oct. 17; the grant and consultant work are intended to accelerate work so the board can present an OSRD zoning proposal for a future town meeting vote. Planning staff and the board said they expect to coordinate forms and rules with the consultant team and integrate the OSRD work with ongoing rules‑and‑regulations updates.

The board also discussed outreach and scheduling: a joint meeting with the select board is set for Oct. 14 at the Council on Aging (COA) building to discuss a senior‑housing overlay proposal connected to the Lakeville Country Club site. Members debated December versus January timing for combined meetings with the Community Preservation Committee and the Conservation Commission; they tentatively proposed January 8 as a possible date to allow more lead time.

The Economic Development Committee (EDC) reported it is preparing a resident and business survey and is considering expanding the resident questionnaire from 10 to up to 20 questions to capture more detailed input. Stan, reporting for the committee, said, “So the thought is, to expand that survey from 10 questions to up to 20 questions.” The EDC plans to distribute the survey electronically with paper copies available at the senior center and other locations; committee members recommended adding a QR code to paper versions and using town communication channels (newsletter and Facebook) to reach residents who do not use online forms.

Committee members said the EDC also learned this week that the town received a grant of $94,000 from a state development fund to support economic planning work; details will be provided at a future meeting. The board asked staff to coordinate outreach to the senior center and encouraged using both print and electronic channels so older residents can access the survey.

Administrative project updates included: progress on two site developments (5 Harding and 10 Harding Streets); ongoing questions about bonds and peer‑review inspections; and an outstanding item related to an HOA/Conservation Commission enforcement matter where staff has requested town‑counsel guidance. The board agreed to keep those items on the standing administrative‑update list.

The board approved the meeting minutes for July 24 and Sept. 11, 2025; a motion to approve the minutes carried by voice vote. The meeting adjourned at the end of the agenda.

Next meeting dates discussed included a regular planning board meeting on Oct. 23 and the joint COA/select board session on Oct. 14.