Leominster boards weigh zoning, licenses, and $682,000 in fund transfers in late June
Leominster's City Council, Planning Board, License Commission, and several other bodies met the week of June 22–30, 2026. Because minutes have not yet been published for any of these sessions, the items below reflect what was on each agenda for consideration — not what was ultimately voted on. Residents should consult the official minutes once released to confirm outcomes.
City Council: $682,000 in proposed transfers, zoning changes, traffic hearings
The City Council's June 22 agenda included several financial transfers: $500,000 to the stabilization account from excess and deficiency, $100,000 to the Refuse Disposal Account, and $82,000 to the Safe Streets For All grant.
On zoning, the council was scheduled to consider the proposed "Jungle Road Overlay District" for a self-storage facility at 21 Jungle Road, along with amendments to the MU2 District regarding multi-family housing and buffers. New zoning definitions for data centers were also listed.
Three public hearings were set on traffic matters: stop signs on Highland Ave (at the Abbott Ave. cut-through, requested by Ward 5 Councilor Carrie Noseworthy), a stop sign on Hoover Street northerly at Chalmers Street (also requested by Councilor Noseworthy), and a "No Parking" ordinance on Pleasant Street near Bennett School, requested by the Police Department.
License Commission: New alcohol license sought for Aromas Latin Fusion
The License Commission held public hearings on several alcohol license changes June 22:
- Paisanos Pizza, 450-452 Lancaster St. — change of stockholders
- Tavern 13, 13 Central St. — license transfer
- Aromas Latin Fusion, 785 North Main St. — new all-alcoholic beverages license
The commission also considered a temporary extension of hours for Columbia Tavern at 16R Central St. and a new Class II Dealer license for Greats Auto Group at 591 North Main St.
Planning Board: Data centers, multi-family zoning, site plans
The Planning Board's June 22 agenda included public hearings on site plans for a commercial building at 1341 Central St. and a two-family residential project at 321 Litchfield St. A continued hearing was scheduled on a special permit to convert 92 Pleasant St. from commercial to residential.
The board also planned to discuss citizen petitions to define "Data Center" in the zoning bylaw and amend multi-family use in the MU2 district. An update on the road completion estimate and covenant release for the Bassett Street subdivision was also listed.
Conservation Commission: 9-unit multifamily at 396 Main St.
The Conservation Commission met June 23 to review three Notices of Intent for projects near wetlands, including a proposed 9-unit multifamily development with parking and stormwater management at 396 Main St. Continued hearings were scheduled for a single-family home at 43 Stagecoach Rd. and a single-family dwelling at Lot 1 Wachusett St. (DEP 199-1232). A request for a Certificate of Compliance was also on the agenda.
Housing Authority: May financials, three resolutions
The Housing Authority Board met June 24 to approve May 2026 financials and review a modernization/work order report. Three resolutions were listed: Resolution 2026-15 to update the Language Access Plan, Resolution 2026-16 amending the FSS Action Plan, and Resolution 2026-17 amending the LHA Administrative Plan.
Zoning Board of Appeals: Four property cases
The Zoning Board of Appeals met June 30 to consider four cases:
- Continued: variance for an accessory dwelling unit at 11 Crimson Court
- Continued: special permit for a sixth-unit renovation at 77 Church Street
- New: variance to demolish and rebuild a garage at 58 Crestfield Lane
- New: special permit for non-conforming use expansion (vehicle storage) at Lot 3 Mead Street for Durand GMC-Buick
Contributory Retirement Board
The Leominster Contributory Retirement Board held a routine monthly meeting June 29 covering warrants, new membership applications, cash books, pension applications, deaths, education, and an executive session. No specific financial amounts or policy changes were listed on the agenda.
Coming up
- **July 13 — City Council:** Public hearing on a no-parking ordinance for Pleasant Street near Bennett School, requested by Leominster Police Sergeant Gregory Robichaud. The council may vote to enact the ordinance.
- **July 13 — City Council:** Public hearing and vote on relocating two voting precincts. Precinct SC would move from First Baptist Church (23 West St.) to City Hall Auditorium (25 West St.), and Precinct 4A would move from the Senior Citizens Center (5 Pond St.) to the Leominster Veterans' Center (100 West St.).
Earlier weeks
- week of 2026-06-29 — City Council considers $500,000 transfer, Jungle Road overlay district
Generated from official meeting agendas and minutes — every underlying document is linked from the city page. Read the primary source before you rely on a detail.