Pembroke
Upcoming
Advisory Committee
The Advisory Committee will reorganize with a vote, then vote on FY26 year-end transfers presented by the Town Manager. They will also interview four candidates for committee membership.
- Reorganization vote and election of officers
- FY26 year-end transfers (amount unspecified) - vote
- Candidate interview: Stephen Perry
- Candidate interview: Joseph Suppa
- Candidate interview: Judith Ferrante and Jean Comfort
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Conservation Commission
The Conservation Commission will hear a Notice of Intent for a 22-unit residential development at 660 Washington Street, involving construction within wetland buffer zones and riverfront area. They will also discuss an extension permit at 23 Bristol Road, reorganize the Open Space Committee, and hold an executive session on pending litigation.
- Notice of Intent for 13 buildings, 22 units at 660 Washington Street (DEP# 056-1140)
- Extension Permit Order of Condition at 23 Bristol Road
- Reorganization of Open Space Committee
- Executive session on Spath v. Pembroke Conservation Commission litigation
Town Memorial Committee
The committee will review the recent Memorial Day events and begin planning for Veterans Day. Members will also receive an update on Veterans Park and appoint a new secretary.
- Update on Veterans Park
- Review of Memorial Day events
- Planning for Veterans Day
- Appointment of new Secretary
Select Board
The Select Board will hold a public hearing on transferring liquor and restaurant licenses from Dish's Route 53 Tavern to 67 Coastal Group, Inc. at 615 Washington Street. The board will also swear in new Police Chief Wendy LaPierre, vote on reappointments to various town boards, and discuss assigning select board liaisons.
- Swearing in of new Police Chief Wendy LaPierre
- Public hearing: liquor license transfer from 615 Tavern (Dish's Route 53) to 67 Coastal Group at 615 Washington St
- Vote on one-day liquor license for Widowmaker Brewing Co. at Sun and Ski's, July 11-12, 2026
- Reappointments: Marilyn Christmann (COA), Linda McCollum (Cultural Council), Laura DeYoung (Historic District), Ginger Comeau (Recreation) — all to 2029
- Appointments to Historic Commission: Mary Frances Hughes (member) and Aaron Surdham (alternate)
Planning Board
The Planning Board will discuss and update the Housing Production Plan and continue a public hearing for a 22-unit multi-family development at 660 Washington Street. They will also consider an ANR subdivision application for lots on Oak Street and Corporate Park Drive. Administrative items include appointing a new representative to the Affordable Housing Committee and approving past meeting minutes.
- Public hearing continued for Whatbarn, LLC's proposal to build 13 detached multi-family buildings (22 units) at 660 Washington Street
- Discussion and update on Pembroke's Housing Production Plan with Jason Desrosier
- ANR application by Grissom Park Co., LLP to split 280 Oak Street into two lots
- Appointment of a Planning Board representative to the Affordable Housing Committee following resignation of Andrew Wandell
- Review and approval of minutes from May 18, 2026 and June 8, 2026
Housing Authority
The Pembroke Housing Authority will review the annual plan and affordable housing, approve warrants, and consider final payment on the Lydia Ford door/window project (project #231-105) and the Kilcommons and Mayflower LED light replacement project. They will also approve the AP warrant for May 19 to June 22, 2026, and the Section 8 warrant for June 2026.
- Final payment on Lydia Ford door/window project #231-105
- Kilcommons and Mayflower LED light replacement project
- AP Warrant for May 19-June 22, 2026 (amount not specified)
- Section 8 Warrant for June 2026 (amount not specified)
- Old Business: Annual Plan
Senior Services
The Pembroke Senior Services board is voting on new by-laws. The meeting also includes roll call and general discussion.
- Vote on new by-laws
Select Board
The Select Board will vote on a special liquor license application for the Pembroke Foundation's June 29 fundraiser. They will also discuss a precious metals license transfer and a new mobile food vendor application. The town manager will present a report, and community comment will be heard.
- Special liquor license vote for Pembroke Foundation at 128 Center St
- Precious Metals License Transfer from Bellestar to KJF Inc. at 95 Church St Unit #4
- New Mobile Food Vendor application for Streetpops South Shore at Farmer's Market
- Recycling center closed July 4; annual audit June 22-July 3
Library Trustees
The Pembroke Public Library Trustees will consider adopting new policies for social media, web links, and online presence. They will also receive updates on building improvements, study pods, and a presentation on a new Veterans Park. Reports from youth services, reference, and the director will be reviewed.
- Discussion of Social Media Policy
- Discussion of Web Link Policy
- Discussion of Online Presence Policy
- Update on building improvements and study pods
- Presentation on new Veterans Park
Board of Health
The Board of Health will review and discuss the fee structure for the 2027 calendar year. The meeting also includes a vote on the board's summer schedule and a report from the Health Agent.
- Discussion of Board of Health Fees for Calendar Year 2027
- Vote on Summer Schedule
- Discussion of CBD and THC restrictions
- Review of electronic and paper septic plan submittal requirements
Board of Zoning & Building Appeals
The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on a variance request for an accessory dwelling unit at 63 Misty Meadow Road. The board will also discuss and possibly vote on changes to the approved comprehensive permit for Mattakeesett Village, including building layout alterations and garage relocation. Administrative items include redesigning the ZBA application process.
- Public Hearing: Variance for ADU at 63 Misty Meadow Road (10.7 ft side-yard setback)
- Discussion/Vote: Mattakeesett Village comprehensive permit changes (building layouts, garage relocation)
- Sign acknowledgement of Mattakeesett Village regulatory agreement
- Discussion: Redesign of ZBA application process
Planning Board
The Planning Board continued the public hearing for Site Plan #SP4-26 and Special Permit application by Whatbarn LLC to June 22, 2026, with no discussion or testimony. No substantive decisions were made at this meeting.
- Continued Public Hearing for Site Plan #SP4-26 to June 22, 2026