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Major Market Basket renovation presented; Plaistow board continues review to Aug. 19
Summary
Developers presented a comprehensive renovation of the Plaistow shopping center, including a Market Basket relocation, a new smaller bank, a ~110‑ft roundabout to improve circulation, stormwater quality measures, and a reduction in parking. The board generally praised the plan but continued the application for engineering and state permit review.
Consultants for the Plaistow shopping center presented an extensive renovation plan on July 15 that would relocate Market Basket within the site, create two new ~26,000‑sq‑ft retail spaces in the vacated building, add a small bank with drive‑through, reorganize circulation with a roughly 110‑foot roundabout, reduce parking from about 900 to 700 spaces, and add stormwater water‑quality treatment (subterranean ADS units).
Nick Golan, president and chief engineer of TF Moran, described circulation improvements intended to eliminate existing dead‑end parking rows and improve queuing and conflict points. He said the plan reduces pavement by roughly 20,000 sq ft (about half an acre), increases landscaping and proposes dark‑sky site lighting and additional hydrants. The developer plans to apply for an Alteration of Terrain permit (state stormwater review) and DOT driveway approval.
Board members generally praised the concept but asked the applicant to coordinate hydrant and turning‑radius details with fire and police. The board continued the public hearing to Aug. 19 to allow Keach and town staff to complete technical reviews and for state permit applications to advance. A member of the public, April Divergilio, described herself as an abutter and said she welcomed the beautification.
Next steps: engineering staff will complete their review and the applicant will prepare drawings and state permit applications for the Aug. 19 hearing.
