Pembroke boards weigh housing development, liquor license transfer, and police chief swearing-in
Pembroke's town boards had a busy stretch in late June and early July, with a 22-unit housing proposal at 660 Washington Street appearing before two separate boards and the Select Board scheduled to swear in a new police chief. All meetings listed below were agenda-only as of this report — minutes have not yet been published, so items reflect what boards planned to take up, not confirmed outcomes.
Select Board: New police chief, liquor license hearing
The Select Board's July 1 agenda included swearing in Wendy LaPierre as the town's new police chief. The board also planned a public hearing on transferring liquor and restaurant licenses from Dish's Route 53 Tavern to 67 Coastal Group, Inc., at 615 Washington Street.
Other agenda items: a vote on a one-day liquor license for Widowmaker Brewing Co. at Sun and Ski's for July 11–12, 2026; reappointments of Marilyn Christmann (Council on Aging), Linda McCollum (Cultural Council), Laura DeYoung (Historic District), and Ginger Comeau (Recreation), all to 2029; and appointments of Mary Frances Hughes as a Historic Commission member and Aaron Surdham as an alternate.
660 Washington Street: 22-unit proposal before two boards
A proposal by Whatbarn, LLC to build 13 detached multi-family buildings totaling 22 units at 660 Washington Street appeared before both the Planning Board and the Conservation Commission.
The Planning Board's June 22 agenda listed a continued public hearing on the project, along with discussion of Pembroke's Housing Production Plan with Jason Desrosier, an ANR (Approval Not Required) subdivision application by Grissom Park Co., LLP to split 280 Oak Street into two lots, appointment of a new Planning Board representative to the Affordable Housing Committee following the resignation of Andrew Wandell, and review of minutes from May 18 and June 8, 2026.
The Conservation Commission's July 2 agenda included a Notice of Intent for the same 660 Washington Street project (DEP# 056-1140), involving construction within wetland buffer zones and riverfront area. The commission also planned to discuss an extension permit at 23 Bristol Road, reorganize the Open Space Committee, and hold an executive session on the litigation Spath v. Pembroke Conservation Commission.
Housing Authority: Project payments and warrants
The Housing Authority's June 22 agenda called for reviewing the annual plan and affordable housing, approving warrants, and considering final payment on the Lydia Ford door/window project (#231-105) and the Kilcommons and Mayflower LED light replacement project. The AP warrant covers May 19–June 22, 2026, and a Section 8 warrant for June 2026 was also listed. Dollar amounts for the warrants and project payments were not specified in the agenda.
Town Memorial Committee: Veterans Day planning
The committee's July 1 agenda included a review of recent Memorial Day events, an update on Veterans Park, planning for Veterans Day, and appointment of a new secretary.
Coming up
- **Advisory Committee, July 13, 2026:** The committee plans to reorganize with a vote and election of officers, then vote on FY26 year-end transfers presented by the Town Manager (amount unspecified). Four candidates are scheduled for membership interviews: Stephen Perry, Joseph Suppa, Judith Ferrante, and Jean Comfort.
Earlier weeks
- week of 2026-06-29 — 22-unit housing plan dominates recent town agendas as boards weigh permits
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.