Town of Newton Planning Board Planning Board Meeting
The Planning Board held a continued application hearing regarding a minor site plan change of use for an environmental services company at 13 Elm Street. Discussions focused on the nature of the business, specifically the storage of equipment and asbestos collection trailers, traffic impact, employee parking, future site paving, security lighting, and general landscaping improvements. The applicant clarified that operations are strictly for equipment storage and dispatch, with no hazardous waste processing occurring on-site.
Jun 9, 2026
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Town Of Newton Planning Board Planning Board Meeting
The meeting included discussions on development applications and site compliance. Key topics included the circuit writer planning report, an escrow update for the NEPRA project, and various property development issues at the 125 development site, including square footage increases for building two and a proposed change of use from assembly to warehouse for another unit. Additionally, there was a progress update on a residential phase involving bond paperwork and Department of Transportation requirements for site construction.
May 26, 2026·Board meeting
Newton Planning Board Public Meeting
The board discussed a design review for a proposed commercial building development on Industrial Way. Members and abutters addressed concerns regarding the impact on local groundwater, potential noise pollution, traffic flow, and safety considerations due to the project's proximity to a natural gas pipeline. The board also received a report from the circuit rider planner concerning a separate application of regional impact in Kingston. Additionally, the board discussed the status of a previously approved 44-unit residential project, specifically regarding the scheduling of a pre-construction meeting and outstanding site plan requirements.
