Board of Planning and Community Development @ Feb 04, 2026 7:00 PM EST

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The following meeting has been scheduled:

Town(s): Athol, MA;
Board: Board of Planning and Community Development
Time: Wednesday February 04 @ 7:00 PM EST
Location: VIRTUAL MEETING Virtual Meeting

Agenda:
Meeting to be held virtually via Zoom:

When: Wednesday, February 4, 2026, 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

Topic: Board of planning and community development

Per Chapter 22 of the Acts of 2022, the public may access this remote meeting at the following link:

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I. Call to Order

II. Approval of January 7, 2025 Meeting Minutes

III. 7:10pm Public Hearing, Flag Lot Special Permit application for Stephen D. Curry for property located at 3107 Chestnut Hill Avenue (Map 1 Parcel 29)

IV. Anticipated Upcoming Meetings: Topics for next regular committee meeting date (March 4, 2026) discussed: public hearings for potential new permit applications and 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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The following meeting has been updated:

Town(s): Athol, MA;
Board: Board of Planning and Community Development
Time: Wednesday February 04 @ 7:00 PM EST
Location: VIRTUAL MEETING Virtual Meeting

Agenda:
Meeting to be held virtually via Zoom:

When: Wednesday, February 4, 2026, 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

Topic: Board of planning and community development

Per Chapter 22 of the Acts of 2022, the public may access this remote meeting at the following link:

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81209225649?pwd=1kp9Q5HVJwPwOwbV6btzU0R18JmBUM.1

Meeting ID: 812 0922 5649
Passcode: 107090

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I. Call to Order

II. Approval of January 7, 2025 Meeting Minutes

III. 7:10pm Public Hearing, Flag Lot Special Permit application for Stephen D. Curry for property located at 3107 Chestnut Hill Avenue (Map 1 Parcel 29)

IV. New and Old Business:

A) Continued discussion and review of First Draft Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Zoning Bylaw Amendments to address the Massachusetts Attorney General’s Office Disapproval of Four Items from the ADU Bylaw passed at June 9, 2025 Town Meeting (continued from the January 7, 2026 meeting)
B) Discussions on potential zoning bylaw amendments for water resource regulatory considerations and on the maximum size of any single Battery Energy Storage System project.
C) Review and Discussion of Commercial Use Requirements for the First Floor of a multi-story building (continued from the January 7, 2026 meeting.
D) Dark Sky Lighting Athol Resident Survey Update
E) MRPC and MJTC BPCD Appointment Status for FY 2027
F) Endorsement of the Harugari Street Extension Definitive Subdivision/OSRD Plans

V. Anticipated Upcoming Meetings: Topics for next regular committee meeting date (March 4, 2026) discussed: public hearings for potential new permit applications and 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).

VI. Adjournment