Northbridge
Upcoming
Board of Health
The Board of Health, Board of Selectmen, and Finance Committee are holding a joint meeting. The primary focus is a discussion regarding Comm-97 soils and the current town bylaw section 9-400 Paragraph (C).
- Discussion on Comm-97 soils and town bylaw section 9-400(C)
- Signing of 2026 permits
Board of Selectmen
The Northbridge Board of Health, Board of Selectmen, and Finance Committee will hold a joint meeting to discuss Comm-97 soils and the current town bylaw section 9-400 Paragraph (C). They will also approve minutes from May 18, 2026, and sign 2026 permits.
- Discussion on Comm-97 soils and town bylaw section 9-400(C)
- Approval of minutes from May 18, 2026
- Signing of 2026 permits
Finance Committee
The Northbridge Board of Health, Board of Selectmen, and Finance Committee are meeting jointly to discuss Comm-97 soils and a potential revision to town bylaw Section 9-400(C). They will also sign 2026 permits and approve prior minutes.
- Discussion on Comm-97 soils and bylaw Section 9-400(C)
- Signing of 2026 permits
- Approval of May 18, 2026 minutes
Whitinsville -Downtown Crossroads Historic District Commission
The Whitinsville-Downtown Crossroads Historic District Commission will discuss the schedule, activities, and logistics for Heritage Day 2026, including vendor selection and member roles.
- Review of Heritage Day 2026 schedule and activities
- Discussion on outside vendors and entertainment
- Roles and responsibilities of commission members
- Review of Talent Bank and new member nominations
- Northbridge Historical Commission support for Heritage Day
Finance Committee
The Northbridge Finance Committee will hold a meeting to discuss year-end transfers of budget funds, approve minutes, and handle other routine business. No specific transfer amounts or details are provided in the agenda.
- Year-End Transfers (no amounts specified)
- Approval of minutes from previous meeting
Land Trail Stewardship Committee
The Land/Trail Stewardship Committee will discuss updates on three new projects: Fox Hollow, The Residences at Linwood Pond, and Parkview Commons. They will also review conservation land maintenance needs and report on the Castle Hill event. Prior meeting minutes will be approved.
- New project status: Fox Hollow
- New project status: The Residences at Linwood Pond
- New project status: Parkview Commons
- Conservation lands updates and maintenance needs
- Castle Hill event report
Zoning Board of Appeals
The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings on four variance and special permit applications. These include requests for front yard setback relief, minimum lot area reduction, a retreat lot with substandard frontage, and alteration of a non-conforming structure. A continued hearing will consider converting a single-family home into five residential units at 128 Linwood Avenue.
- Variance for accessory dwelling unit, shed, and pool at 371 North Main Street
- Variance from minimum lot area for a single-family lot on Granite Street
- Variance and special permit for a retreat lot with less than 40 ft frontage on Highland Street
- Variance to alter a pre-existing non-conforming structure abandoned over 2 years at 128 Linwood Avenue
- Continued hearing: special permit to convert non-conforming residence into five units at 128 Linwood Avenue
Planning Board
The Planning Board will hold a public meeting for a site plan review at 95 Church Avenue. They will also consider appointments to various committees, a construction change request at Stone Hill Development, and modifications to the Senior Center parking and emergency access. Several subdivision items including performance bonds and lot releases are on the agenda.
- Public meeting and site plan review at 95 Church Avenue
- Stone Hill Development signage/driveway construction change request
- Senior Center site plan modification for parking and emergency access
- Grace Street performance bond and lot release
- Camelot Estates Subdivision update on Rebecca Road, Joseph Circle, Genevieve Drive
Community Preservation Committee
The Community Preservation Committee will review results from the 2026 Spring Annual Town Meeting, including Notice of Awards for Habitat for Humanity and the Playground & Recreation Committee. They will vote on FY2027 membership in the Community Preservation Coalition and reauthorization of CPA administrative services. Updates will be provided on the Castle Hill Farm Conservation Restriction Agreement and the Col James Fletcher House Preservation Restriction Agreement.
- Notice of Awards from Spring Town Meeting for Habitat for Humanity and Playground & Recreation Committee
- Vote to authorize FY2027 Community Preservation Coalition membership
- Vote to amend/reauthorize CPA administrative services
- Status update on Castle Hill Farm Conservation Restriction Agreement
- Status update on Col James Fletcher House Preservation Restriction Agreement
Community Preservation Committee
The Community Preservation Committee will review results of the Spring Town Meeting regarding CPA projects, including Notice of Awards for Habitat for Humanity and the Playground & Recreation Committee. They will vote on authorizing FY2027 membership in the Community Preservation Coalition and reauthorizing administrative services. Updates will be provided on conservation and preservation restrictions for Castle Hill Farm and the Col James Fletcher House.
- Notice of Awards for Habitat for Humanity and Playground & Recreation Committee
- Vote to authorize FY2027 Community Preservation Coalition membership
- Vote to amend/reauthorize CPA Administrative Services
- Status update on Castle Hill Farm Conservation Restriction Agreement
- Status update on Col James Fletcher House Preservation Restriction Agreement
Trustees of Soldiers' Memorials
The Trustees of Soldiers' Memorials will review the FY26 financial wrap-up and plan new projects for FY27. The board is also discussing fence work for the Whitinsville Korean/World War II Memorial and promotion for the 2027 Outstanding Service Award.
- Whitinsville Korean/World War II Memorial fence work
- FY26 financial report wrap-up
- 2027 Outstanding Service Award promotion plans
- New project proposals for FY27
- Veterans Task Force update
Community Preservation Committee
The Community Preservation Committee will discuss and vote on sponsoring warrant articles for the 2026 Spring Annual Town Meeting, including FY2027 Community Preservation Act fund appropriations, expenses, and project funding. They will also review the status of the preservation restriction agreement and building assessment for the Colonel James Fletcher House, consider a Habitat for Humanity community housing project on Quaker Street, and a playground and recreation project on Cross Street. Other business includes updates on Castle Hill Farm conservation restriction.
- Vote on sponsoring warrant articles for 2026 Spring Annual Town Meeting
- Status of Preservation Restriction Agreement for Colonel James Fletcher House
- Community Housing – Habitat for Humanity (Quaker Street)
- Open Space & Recreation – Playground & Recreation (Cross Street)
- Castle Hill Farm Conservation Land – Status of Conservation Restriction Agreement
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Northbridge Housing Authority
The Northbridge Housing Authority will hold a regular meeting to discuss old and new business, including the awarding of a construction contract for a specific project.
- Awarding of construction contract for Project 216079
- Review of Old Business SOS #216103 and SOS #216101
- Next meeting scheduled for September 16, 2026
Conservation Commission
The Commission will host a presentation regarding Second Generation Anticoagulant Rodenticide (SGAR). They will also review a request to correct and reissue a Certificate of Compliance for 378 Moon Hill Road.
- Presentation on Second Generation Anticoagulant Rodenticide (SGAR)
- Correction and reissue of Certificate of Compliance for 378 Moon Hill Road
Trustees of Soldiers' Memorials
The Trustees of Soldiers' Memorials will meet with the Board of Selectmen to discuss recommendations for new Veteran Trustees. The agenda also includes financial reports, progress updates on various memorial refurbishments, and correspondence from the Veterans Task Force.
- Recommendations for appointment of Veteran Trustees
- Approval of minutes
- Financial report
- Whitinsville Korean/World War II Memorial fence work
- 2025 Outstanding Service Award
Economic Development Committee
The Economic Development Committee will review and discuss draft chapters of the town's Master Plan, covering vision, land use, housing, economic development, natural and cultural resources, open space, public facilities, and transportation. They will also consider community survey responses related to these topics. Future meeting dates for the Master Plan update are scheduled through August 2026.
- Review of draft Master Plan chapters: Vision & Goals, Land Use, Housing, Economic Development, etc.
- Discussion of community survey responses on housing, economic development, and other topics
- Calendar set for Master Plan Update Committee meetings: June 23, July 20, August 10, August 25
- Old/new business includes resignations/appointments and Section 7-2 (loss of office/excessive absence)