Planning Board
Established under Massachusetts General Laws (Chapter 41, Section 81A) the Planning Board Members responsibilities are to prepare and implement the Comprehensive/Master Plan (MGL c 41 §81D), to make recommendations on Zoning Bylaw changes, to review and act on Preliminary & Definitive Subdivision Applications and Plans (MGL c. 41, § 81K-81GG), to review and endorse Approval Not Required (ANR) Plans, review certain Special Permit Applications and review & act on Site Plan Reviews Applications.
Planning Board Meeting Packets→
Draft Town Center and MBTA Communities compliant Zoning Code→
Stormwater Management Regulations →
FEMA Flood Maps: Important Information regarding the changes to the maps as of July 8, 2025→
Related Links
Forms
Document Name | Modified Date |
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Stormwater Management Regulations as of September 10, 2024 | October 16, 2024 |
Roberts-Rules-of-Order-Guidelines for Board Members as to how to make motions, conduct a meeting, etc. | May 7, 2024 |
More Information for Board Members-Robert's Rules of Order | May 7, 2024 |
SITE PLAN REVIEW TRAINING FROM CTPC | February 9, 2024 |
Rules & Regulations Governing Special Permits - Town of Hamilton | December 20, 2017 |
The ANR Handbook | July 17, 2017 |
PROCEDURAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE SUBDIVISION CONTROL LAW | February 9, 2024 |
Roles & responsibilities of Planning & Zoning Boards -Part I | July 17, 2017 |
ADOPTING AND AMENDING ZONING BYLAWS - Dept of Housing & Com. Dev. | July 17, 2017 |
Town Street Map | December 13, 2022 |
Members
Name | Term |
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Marnie Crouch Chair | 4/2026 |
Emil Dahlquist Clerk | 4/2025 |
William Wheaton Board Member | 4/2025 |
Beth Herr Board Member | 4/2025 |
Patrick Norton Board Member | 4/2026 |
Jonathan Poore Board Member | 4/2027 |
Darcy Dale Board Member | 4/2027 |
Matthew Hamel Associate Board Member | 6/30/2026 |
Jeff Austin Associate Board Member | 6/30/2027 |
Staff
Name | Contact |
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Mark Connors Director of Planning & Inspectional Services | 978-626-5251 [email protected] |
Mary-Ellen L. Feener Administrative Assistant | 978-626-5250 [email protected] |