Development & economy in Massachusetts local government
What Massachusetts city councils, county boards and school districts are deciding about development & economy — plain-English summaries written from official agendas and minutes, updated as meetings happen.
6,568 Massachusetts meetings since 2024 covered development & economy. Counts are directional — coverage varies by place and platform.
Places in Massachusetts with the most development & economy activity
- Salem, MA (165)
- Plymouth, MA (153)
- Yarmouth, MA (139)
- Lawrence, MA (137)
- Dennis, MA (134)
- Gardner, MA (124)
- Fitchburg, MA (121)
- Attleboro, MA (106)
- Nantucket County, MA (105)
- Amesbury, MA (104)
- Worcester, MA (100)
- Mansfield, MA (95)
Latest matching meetings
License Commission to review liquor license application for Liberty & Union Alehouse
The License Commission is holding a special meeting to consider a specific licensing request. The body will determine if the applicant meets the requirements for a Section 12 license.
ZBA to decide on illuminated Citizens Bank sign at 547 Main St
The Medfield Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a remote meeting on October 14, 2026, to consider a request for a special permit and/or variance to install an illuminated wall sign reading 'CITIZENS' on the side of the building at 547 Main St. The application, continued from August 12, 2026, is the only substantive…
Winthrop Field Committee to review drainage, tree removal, organic certification
The Winthrop Field Committee is holding its monthly meeting and site visit at the Jersey Lane Gate. They will discuss status updates on the field drainage system assessment and clean out, dead tree removal on Jersey Lane, and the field's organic certification, along with stewardship items like pond cattail management…
Public hearing on McDonald's land disturbance permit for 9 Taunton Street
The Plainville Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing to consider McDonald's Corporation's application for a Land Disturbance Permit for rebuilding its restaurant at 9 Taunton Street, including site and stormwater improvements. The hearing is scheduled for September 22, 2026 at 5:30 pm at Plainville Town…
Planning Board to hear McDonald's rebuild at 9 Taunton Street
The Plainville Planning Board will hold a public hearing on September 21, 2026, to consider McDonald's Corporation's application for a Special Permit and Site Plan Review to rebuild the existing restaurant at 9 Taunton Street. The Special Permit is needed for a reduction in the front yard setback. The hearing will…
Historic Districts Commission to review 7 certificate applications
The Hingham Historic Districts Commission will hold a remote meeting on September 17, 2026, to review seven applications for Certificates of Appropriateness, including several continued from August 20. These applications involve changes to properties in various historic districts, such as garage expansion, window…
Brookline CDBG committee reviews FY 2026 CAPER and subrecipient updates
The CDBG Advisory Committee is holding a virtual public meeting to present and discuss the FY 2026 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER), which details the Town's accomplishments and CDBG expenditures. Subrecipients will provide program updates, and the public can comment on the draft CAPER.
Concord Economic Vitality Committee meets September 16 to discuss goals and subcommittees
The Concord Economic Vitality Committee will hold a meeting on September 16, 2026, to review past minutes, hear updates from guest speakers and staff, and discuss committee and Select Board goals. Members will also review subcommittee plans, including Arts/Business and Policy initiatives.
Redevelopment Authority to discuss Urban Redevelopment Plan implementation
The Randolph Redevelopment Authority is meeting to discuss the implementation of the Urban Redevelopment Plan. The agenda contains only this single discussion item, with no other business listed.
Joint committee continues hearing on 2025 Multifamily Zoning Amendments
The Housing/Neighborhood and Long Term Planning, Public Facilities, Arts and Celebrations Committees are continuing a joint public hearing from June 25, 2026, on the 2025 Multifamily Zoning Amendments. They will consider potential modifications and review Policy Order 2026-123, which requests a feasibility analysis of…
Arts & Culture Sub-Committee to review forum feedback and plan next steps
The Economic Vitality Committee's Arts & Culture Sector Sub-Committee is meeting virtually to approve prior minutes and discuss feedback from a recent forum, along with next steps. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no specific decisions or proposals listed.
Planning Board to hold public hearings on two zoning applications
The Westfield Planning Board will conduct a regular meeting to review and act on zoning-related applications. Two public hearings will continue for a multifamily development and a contractor’s shop. The board will also discuss accessory dwelling unit regulations and meeting start times.
Historic Board to hear demolition permit for 353 Wilder Street
The Lowell Historic Board will hold a public hearing on a Historic Permit application to demolish part of the structure at 353 Wilder Street, followed by reviews of several minor development projects and other business. The meeting also includes approval of minutes and various staff updates.
Conservation Commission to review 36-unit condo project, tree clearing, solar, shed
The Seekonk Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing on a request to extend an Order of Conditions for tree clearing at 95 Sagamore Road, and will open a hearing on a proposed 36-unit condominium development at Samuel Lane and Donna Drive, which includes plans to engage a third-party wetlands reviewer. The…
Planning Board to review preliminary subdivision plan for The Woods at Oak Hill
The Attleboro Planning Board's Subdivision Committee is meeting to discuss a preliminary subdivision plan submitted by Winchester Investments, LLC for a project called 'The Woods at Oak Hill.' This is a preliminary review, so no final decision is expected at this meeting.
Wareham Redevelopment Authority meets Sept. 10, 2026
The agenda contains only the meeting time, location, and a reference to a PDF document. No specific items for discussion or decision are listed, so the meeting appears to be procedural or the details are in the attached document.
Sewer Commission to vote on Brimley Terrace covenant, discuss Phase 2 project
The Tyngsborough Sewer Commission is meeting to discuss the Phase 2 Sewer Project, including metering at 426 Middlesex Road, and to vote on a covenant approval for the Tyngsborough Housing Authority's Brimley Terrace. The agenda also includes discussion of the I/I Program, future sewer phases, Flint's Corner…
Planning Board to review ADU site plans and fire station proposals
The Milton Planning Board is meeting to review two Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) site plans, a special permit modification, and discuss the Economic Development Plan and East Milton Fire Station proposals. The meeting is a hybrid public meeting with remote access options.
Planning Board reviews site plans for Main Street and Harding Street
The Planning Board will hold public hearings regarding site plan approvals and extensions for several local properties. The board will also discuss onboarding processes for new members and review administrative updates on various bylaws and developments.
School Committee to vote on stipend increases, salary moves, and superintendent travel
The Southern Berkshire Regional School District School Committee will meet to approve warrants, grants, and budget transfers, and to vote on several personnel and professional development items. These include increasing two SBREA stipend positions, approving lateral movements on the Unit A salary schedule, and…
Historical Commission to review permits, West School, artifacts, cemetery mapping
The Stow Historical Commission is meeting to approve minutes and the treasurer's report, review building permits, and receive updates on the Community Preservation Commission, West School, Stow's artifacts, plaques, and the cemetery mapping project. The agenda is mostly routine administrative and project updates, with…
Conservation Commission to hear 3 continued retaining wall hearings on Faun Bar Ave
The Winthrop Conservation Commission will hold continued public hearings for three retaining wall and stair projects on Faun Bar Avenue, and will review several new permit requests, including a notice of intent for a new commercial building on Argyle Street. The meeting also includes requests for certificates of…
ZBA to hear variance for 60-unit mixed-use development parking change
The Salem Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a remote public meeting on September 9, 2026, to consider six petitions, including variances and special permits for residential properties. The most consequential item is a request to amend a prior decision to allow parking assignment at a 60-unit transit-oriented…
Methuen board to hear three special permit requests, including affordable housing
The Community Development Board will hold public hearings on three special permit and site plan requests, including an affordable housing density bonus at 11 Hampstead Street, a drive-through at 70 Pleasant Valley Street, and a continued hearing for the Cross Street Planned Residential Development. The board will also…
Conservation Commission to hear two Cross Neck Road projects, including new home with pool
The Marion Conservation Commission will hold public hearings on two proposals: residential landscaping and drainage improvements at 143 Cross Neck Road, and construction of a 4-bedroom home with pool, pool house, and barn at 0 Cross Neck Road. The commission will also act on four requests for certificates of…
Halifax Beautification Committee to plan fall clean-up and approve tree reimbursement
The Halifax Beautification Committee is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes, reviewing account balances, and planning upcoming events. They will discuss a reimbursement for a tree from the Gift Account, updates on the MFMG project, and organize the fall clean-up and nature walks.
Conservation Commission to review wetland permits for two residential projects
The East Longmeadow Conservation Commission will hold a regular meeting to review requests for certificates of compliance, two notices of intent for construction near wetlands, and ongoing project monitoring. The commission will also approve minutes from prior meetings and hear a staff report.
LRA to discuss Carras contract, Canal St bids, and hotel redevelopment
The Lawrence Redevelopment Authority will hold a regular meeting to discuss and vote on several items, including a contract review with James Carras, bids for 300 Canal Street, and a possible amendment to Urban Renewal Plan boundaries for a hotel proposal. The board will also consider an acting deputy director…
DPW Subcommittee to review trench bylaw, downtown TIP, North/Crystal St projects
The Southbridge DPW Subcommittee will discuss and make recommendations on a new draft Trench Bylaw, address issues with the downtown TIP project (including dust control, cold-patching, and silt sacks), and receive an update on the North/Crystal St project. Votes may be taken on these items. The meeting is joint with…
Committee to plan Village for a Day event and economic plan
The Boxborough Economic Development Committee is meeting via Zoom to discuss the upcoming Village for a Day event, including vendors, sponsors, layout, and publicity. They will also review the Economic Development Plan and hear the chairperson's report on a regional EDIC invitation, the 2026/2027 meeting schedule…
Public hearing on Dunkin drive-thru at 481 Washington Street
The Auburn Conservation Commission is holding a continued public hearing for a proposed commercial building with a Dunkin drive-thru and convenience store at 481 Washington Street. The board will also receive updates on environmental consultants for two other properties and discuss DPW project review procedures.
School Committee to review policies on AI, restraint, and student health
The Ashland School Committee will meet to review and potentially vote on several school policies, including those on artificial intelligence, physical restraint, and student health procedures. The agenda also includes reports from the superintendent and assistant superintendent, approval of warrants and gifts, and an…
Planning Board reviews signs and hears parking lot presentation
The Brookline Planning Board will hold a sign and façade review meeting, considering new façade signs for two businesses. The board will also receive a presentation on the Centre Street parking lot from the Economic Development Director.
Stoughton Redevelopment Authority to discuss 2026 plans and projects
The Stoughton Redevelopment Authority is meeting to review and discuss items related to redevelopment planning for 2026. The agenda includes procedural items and potential updates on projects, but no specific decisions or dollar amounts are detailed in the provided text.
Concord to host public meeting on MCI Concord redevelopment master plan
The Town of Concord is hosting a public meeting to present the revised illustrative plan for the redevelopment of the MCI Concord site, along with highlights from transportation and fiscal impact analyses. Attendees will also learn about next steps in the planning and zoning process. This is an informational session…
Brookline ZBA postpones 429 Harvard St. 40B hearing to Oct. 14
The Zoning Board of Appeals is continuing its public hearing on a Comprehensive Permit application for 429 Harvard Street to October 14, 2026, with no discussion or testimony on September 9. The applicant, Oak Hill Properties LLC, needs more time to revise plans for a proposed 6-story mixed-use building with 40…
Attleboro assessors to review FY27 values, sign exemption and abatement journals
The Board of Assessors is meeting to approve prior minutes, get an update on the FY27 certification of values, and review and sign motor vehicle, real estate, and personal property exemption, commitment, and abatement journals. They may also review abatement applications as needed. The board will hold an executive…
Council to vote on 40-unit mixed-use development at 150 Main Street
The Gloucester City Council will vote on a special permit for a 40-unit mixed-use residential development with retail/restaurant space at 150 Main Street. The council will also consider several consent agenda items, including appointments, payments, grants, and fee changes, and will continue three public hearings to…
School Committee to discuss Parker Middle School project and FY2027 budget transfers
The Chelmsford School Committee is holding an organizational meeting to discuss the Parker Middle School building project status, the opening of schools for the 2026/27 year, and FY2027 budget transfers. They will also consider policy updates on AI and law enforcement interaction, and review field trip requests.
Historic commission to review shingle replacement at 1190 Russells Mills Road
The Russells Mills Historic District Commission is meeting to review a Certificate of Appropriateness application for replacing shingles at a property on 1190 Russells Mills Road. The commission will also accept minutes from its August 17, 2026 meeting.