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Commission approves Somerville rezoning for small retail center on Dorchester Road

Dorchester County Planning Commission · March 13, 2026
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Summary

Dorchester County planners approved RR954 to rezone 1.3 acres on Dorchester Road from Neighborhood Commercial to General Commercial to allow a small retail/service center; staff recommended approval and commissioners approved after applicant testimony and Q&A on access and buffering.

The Planning Commission approved rezoning request RR954 to change 1.3 acres at 10586 Dorchester Road in Somerville from CN (Neighborhood Commercial) to CG (General Commercial), clearing the way for a small retail and service center the applicant described as a retail strip serving local needs.

"This is our request to rezone 1.3 acres on Dorchester Road near the intersection of Dorchester and…

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