Town of Spencer Planning Board Planning Board Meeting
The Planning Board held several public hearings, including continuing stormwater and scenic road permit applications for William Casey Road to a later date, and reviewing a site plan, special permit, and stormwater permit application for New England Power Company and Massachusetts Electric Company regarding electric substation upgrades. The Board approved the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan for 46 Greenville Street. Additionally, the Board discussed a proposed data center moratorium, zoning bylaw changes, appointed a member to the Zoning Bylaw Amendments Steering Committee, and approved an invoice for Stonebridge Press.
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Zoning Board Of Appeals Town Of Spencer Regular Meeting
The board discussed significant amendments to M.G.L. Chapter 40A, specifically regarding variance standards and regulations for pre-existing nonconforming structures. Variance applications were heard for several properties, including requests to demolish and rebuild seasonal camps, install an accessory dwelling unit in a front setback, and install a ground-mounted sign. Decisions included approving the accessory dwelling unit and the shed installation, while continuing the hearings for the Wilson Avenue rebuild and the sign installation. Additionally, the Town Planner provided updates on the ongoing zoning bylaw changes and the establishment of a steering committee.
Jul 21, 2026·Board meeting
Planning Board Town Of Spencer Planning Board Meeting
The board approved an ANR plan for Hastings Road and issued a Certificate of Completion for 4 & 6 Eagleton. Two public hearings regarding stormwater and scenic road permits for William Casey Road were continued to a future date. The board discussed proposals for the Zoning Bylaw and Subdivision Regulations update, held annual board elections, and approved a vendor invoice payment. Additionally, the board received reports on town properties, economic development activities, and upcoming outreach initiatives.
Jul 14, 2026·Board meeting
Zoning Board of Appeals Town of Spencer Regular Meeting
The board discussed variance applications for property at 11 & 15 Wilson Avenue, involving the demolition of existing camps to build a single-family home, and 1 Washburn Drive, regarding an accessory dwelling unit in the front setback; both hearings were continued to a future date. Additionally, the board reviewed proposals for the Zoning Bylaw and Subdivision Regulations update, conducted board elections for Chairperson and Vice-Chair, and heard updates from the Town Planner regarding new state laws and community engagement projects.
