22-unit housing plan dominates recent town agendas as boards weigh permits
The proposed 22-unit residential development at 660 Washington Street appeared before two Pembroke boards in the past two weeks, emerging as the most significant land-use matter on recent agendas. The Planning Board continued a public hearing for the Whatbarn, LLC project, while the Conservation Commission took up a Notice of Intent for the same site, which would place 13 detached multi-family buildings within wetland buffer zones and a riverfront area.
Minutes from all recent meetings were not yet published at press time, so votes and final actions remain unconfirmed. The following summarizes the agendas as they were made public.
Development and Conservation
The Planning Board on June 22 discussed an update to the Housing Production Plan with consultant Jason Desrosier and continued the hearing for the 660 Washington Street project. That board also considered an Approval Not Required (ANR) application from Grissom Park Co., LLP to split 280 Oak Street into two lots, and appointed a new representative to the Affordable Housing Committee following the resignation of Andrew Wandell.
On July 2, the Conservation Commission opened a Notice of Intent for the 660 Washington Street proposal (DEP# 056-1140), with construction planned in wetland buffer and riverfront areas. The commission also took up an extension permit at 23 Bristol Road and reorganized its Open Space Committee. An executive session was scheduled to discuss litigation in Spath v. Pembroke Conservation Commission.
Select Board
The Select Board met July 1 and swore in new Police Chief Wendy LaPierre. The board then held a public hearing on the transfer of liquor and restaurant licenses from Dish’s Route 53 Tavern to 67 Coastal Group, Inc., both at 615 Washington Street. Members were also scheduled to vote on a one-day liquor license for Widowmaker Brewing Co. at Sun and Ski’s for July 11–12, 2026, and to reappoint Marilyn Christmann (Council on Aging), Linda McCollum (Cultural Council), Laura DeYoung (Historic District), and Ginger Comeau (Recreation), all with terms through 2029. New appointments to the Historic Commission—member Mary Frances Hughes and alternate Aaron Surdham—were also on the agenda.
Other Boards
The Housing Authority on June 22 listed final payment for the Lydia Ford door/window project (#231-105) and the Kilcommons and Mayflower LED light replacement project, along with approval of accounts payable and Section 8 warrants for June 2026. Old business included the annual plan review.
The Town Memorial Committee received an update on Veterans Park, reviewed Memorial Day events, and began planning for Veterans Day, while also naming a new secretary.
Coming up
The Advisory Committee will meet July 13 to reorganize with an election of officers and then vote on FY26 year-end transfers presented by the Town Manager. The committee will also interview four candidates for membership: Stephen Perry, Joseph Suppa, Judith Ferrante and Jean Comfort. Dollar amounts for the transfers were not specified in the agenda.
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