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Planning Board approves minutes, schedules meetings and initiates design-guideline update
Summary
The Board approved April 30 minutes, set meetings for June 11 and July 2, and directed members to review a draft scope and cost for updated design guidelines to address historic and MBTA zones.
The Planning Board approved the minutes of April 30, 2026, announced upcoming meetings for June 11 (including a sign review at 10 Billings) and July 2, and discussed a proposal to update the town's design guidelines, which were last formulated in 2002.
Peter Ford moved and Dianne Needle seconded approval of the minutes; the motion carried 4-0-0. Chair Maidman said staff identified a suitable firm and circulated a preliminary proposal for scope and cost; Ms. Pai asked members to read the materials and send comments by the indicated deadline. Board member Dianne Needle expressed concern about nonuniform signage in town, and Historic Commission Chair Jim Grasfield described the current rules as a "hodge podge," endorsing a cohesive plan for historic and MBTA overlay areas.
The Board instructed staff to consolidate feedback and return with a recommended approach and timeline for guideline updates.
