The week ahead
Meetings next week to watch for decisions that affect energy, development, wetlands, and schools.
Citywide mandatory renewable-siting rules and PAYT compost rollout
Energy, Environment, and Sustainability Committee, Tue, October 6
The committee agenda includes planning for the Nov. 7 “Pumpkin Smash” composting event; consideration of mandatory adoption of the state Renewable Energy Siting Regulations (mandatory adoption date: Oct. 1, 2026); updates on National Grid PPP and Lumos Lighting and new feasibility work for CES RTU #5 and Green Communities Fall Grant Cycle projects; and Municipal Solid Waste Working Group items including PAYT rollout, mattress recycling, and commercial/backyard composting opportunities.
Special meeting to resume Rocky Hill subdivision hearing
Planning Board, Mon, October 5
Continued public hearing on the Rocky Hill Development (265 R, 277 R, 281, 287, 287 R, 287.5 Elm St.) for Site Plan (Section XI.V) and Definitive Subdivision.
Multiple Notices of Intent for lakeshore, homes, and bridge work
Conservation Commission, Mon, October 5
Public hearings on several wetland filings including Notices of Intent for single‑family homes at 29 and 4 Lake Attitash Rd, a multi‑family development at 28 Haverhill Rd, an ADU at 3 Old Merrill St, utility work on Chestnut St (Boston Gas), a dock at 62 Lake Attitash Rd, and Requests for Determination for 465 Main St (landscaping), Pond St (paving), and the Upper Millyard pedestrian bridge.
Vote expected on INTERACTING WITH LAW ENFORCEMENT (PROTECT Act)
School Committee, Mon, October 5
The committee reviews the district policy titled INTERACTING WITH LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS ENGAGED IN CIVIL LAW ENFORCEMENT (PROTECT ACT) with a vote expected.
Last week
Decisions and continuances from last week’s Planning Board meeting.
Bagel bakery site plan approved; Rocky Hill subdivision continued
Planning Board, Mon, September 28
The board approved the revised sign package for 11 Elm Street and unanimously approved a site‑plan change‑of‑use for a bagel bakery at 46 Elm Street, adding conditions requiring field verification of parking and public‑safety sign‑off before occupancy. The board continued the 28 Haverhill Road review to Oct. 14 and pushed the large Rocky Hill development to a special meeting on Oct. 5.
▶ Moments to watch:
- Sign package for 11 Elm Street — starting at 0:00:55
- Scheduling debate and continuance request for Rocky Hill project — starting at 0:06:22