Board of Planning and Community Development @ May 06, 2026 7:00 PM EDT

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The following meeting has been scheduled:

Town(s): Athol, MA;
Board: Board of Planning and Community Development
Time: Wednesday May 06 @ 7:00 PM EDT
Location: Athol Town Hall Room 21

Agenda:
I. Call to Order

II. Approval of April 1, 2026 Meeting Minutes

III. 7:10PM Public Hearing, Major Site Plan Review application for Whipps, Inc. for a proposed new 31,850 square foot building for property located at 446 South Athol Road (Parcel #024-060).

IV. Anticipated Upcoming Meetings: Topics for next regular committee meeting date (June 3, 2026) discussed: public hearings for potential new permit applications and zoning bylaw amendments plus other topics planned for discussion. Board discussion on potential alternative meeting location from Room #21 (e.g. Virtual, via Zoom or at a larger meeting venue as needed).

V. Adjournment


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[sup...@mytowngovernment.org]

The following meeting has been updated:

Town(s): Athol, MA;
Board: Board of Planning and Community Development
Time: Wednesday May 06 @ 7:00 PM EDT
Location: Athol Town Hall Room 21

Agenda:
I. Call to Order

II. Approval of April 1, 2026 Meeting Minutes

III. Approval Not Required (ANR) Plans:
A) Reginald C. Haughton, Jr. for property located at 1 Lenox Street (Map 15 Parcel 32)
B) Clint Sykes for property located off of South Athol Road (Map 49 Parcels 3 and 6)

IV. 7:10PM Public Hearing, Major Site Plan Review application for Whipps, Inc. for a proposed new 31,850 square foot building for property located at 446 South Athol Road (Parcel #024-060).

V. New and Old Business:
A) Review of proposed Zoning Bylaw amendment to increase the violation fine amount from $100 to $300 per day
B) Review of ADU Zoning Bylaw Amendments to address the MA Attorney General Office (AGO)’s issues and a draft letter to the AGO on the ADU off-street parking requirements
C) Discussion on the status of the Licensed Marijuana Establishments and Marijuana Zoning
D) BPCD Members Signatures for the Worcester District Registry of Deeds

VI. Anticipated Upcoming Meetings: Topics for next regular committee meeting date (June 3, 2026) discussed: public hearings for zoning bylaw amendments for the June 8th Annual Town Meeting & any new permit applications and other topics planned for discussion (including Battery Energy Storage Systems and First Floor Commercial Space Square-Footage Minimum Size). Board discussion on potential alternative meeting location from Room #21 (e.g. Virtual, via Zoom or at a larger meeting venue as needed).

VII. Adjournment