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Planner flags state Chapter 48 changes; planning‑board reorganization set for Aug. 11
Summary
Town Planner Christine said the state has implemented notable changes to Chapter 48; the board agreed to place a formal annual reorganization (chair, vice‑chair, clerk) on the Aug. 11 agenda and asked for a packet summarizing the recent statutory changes.
Town Planner Christine told the board that the state has rolled out substantive changes to Chapter 48 and she is preparing a summary packet for the board to review. She said the topic may have substantive implications for local zoning practice, noting that some items may now be treated 'as of right' at the state level and that the board should consider a fuller public discussion in August or September.
Duncan asked that the board place an annual reorganization of the Planning Board (chair, vice‑chair and clerk) on the Aug. 11 agenda. Board members discussed the need to follow charter requirements and the value of a larger public discussion about the Chapter 48 changes; one member said the changes "might please a lot of applicants" while possibly disappointing some neighbors, and the board asked staff to prepare materials for the next meeting.
