It was a long and tumultuous night for the planning board as they worked their way through several proposed articles for the May 2026. While consensus could be found on the direction of some of the items, few received unanimous support and the board’s procedures were challenged multiple times throughout the evening.

Agenda:

1) 1 Castle Place
Shawn Donovan and Lori J. Donovan, Property Owners
ANR Plan

2) Public Hearing: Amend Zoning By-Law
Article 1 – Amend Zoning By-Law – Map Change to Center Business District
Article 2 – Amend Zoning By-Law – Map Change to Needham Center Overlay District
Article 3 – Amend Zoning By-Law – Change to Section 4.4.12

3) Minutes

5) Discussion: Amend Zoning By-Law (for Single Residence B District)
Article 1: Floor Area Ratio Requirement
Article 2: Lot Coverage Requirement
Article 3: Height Requirement
Article 4: Front Yard Setback Requirement

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