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Bristol Planning Board adopts amended bylaws in unanimous vote

Bristol Planning Board · April 22, 2026
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Summary

After a public hearing with no public comment, the Bristol Planning Board voted 5-0 on April 22 to adopt amendments to its bylaws, including meeting time changes and notice requirements; the vote was moved by Scott Severn and seconded by Marc Bourassa.

The Bristol Planning Board held a public hearing on April 22 and adopted amended board bylaws after receiving no public comment.

Chair Steve Carten read the proposed changes into the record, which included updates to meeting times, notice requirements for location changes, and wording clarifications intended to simplify bylaws language. With no public testimony, board deliberation moved to a motion to adopt. Scott Severn moved to approve the amended bylaws and Marc Bourassa seconded; the motion carried 5‑0‑0.

Board staff said notices had been posted prior to the hearing and that the revised bylaws will be adopted as written. The board scheduled follow-up workshop work on other ordinance items for the May 13 meeting.

The adopted bylaws are effective following the board’s vote; no further public comment was recorded at the meeting.