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Planning Board endorses two lot-line splits

Douglas Planning Board unanimously endorsed two lot-line adjustments, clearing zoning hurdles for future subdivisions on Perry and West streets.

Townbrief reporting · Oct 14

Government · Planning Board

Board recommends town skip Perry Street land claim

Douglas Planning Board presses fire safety questions on solar battery storage sites.

Townbrief reporting · Sep 9

Government · Planning Board

Douglas Planning Board moves to tighten ADU bylaw, weighs cap of one unit per lot

Douglas Planning Board signals support for limiting accessory dwelling units to one per lot while directing staff to research a restricted special-permit pathway for a second.

Townbrief reporting · Jul 22

Government · Planning Board

Douglas Planning Board votes to take $24,000 bond on stalled Whitten Heights Estates subdivision

DOUGLAS -- May 27, 2026, Douglas Planning Board votes to take stalled subdivision bond and flags solar project's unpaid decommissioning fund. The board voted unanimously at its May 27 reorganization meeting to initiate

Townbrief reporting · May 27

Government · Planning Board

Douglas Planning Board Moves Toward Fire Cistern Rules for New Subdivisions

DOUGLAS -- May 13, 2026, Douglas Planning Board moves toward fire cistern regulations for subdivisions lacking hydrant access. Deputy Chief Kelly of the Douglas Fire Department told the board Wednesday that roughly 72 percent of

Townbrief reporting · May 13

Government · Planning Board

Douglas Planning Board Unanimously Approves Gallagher Accessory Apartment at Railroad Ave.

DOUGLAS -- April 22, 2026, Douglas Planning Board approves Railroad Ave. accessory apartment and shifts meeting hour. The board voted unanimously April 22 to grant Lucille Gallagher a special permit for a roughly 600-square-

Townbrief reporting · Apr 22

Government · Planning Board

Douglas Planning Board objects to South Meadow Woods 40B over wetlands and road safety

DOUGLAS -- April 8, 2026, Douglas Planning Board formally objects to South Meadow Woods 40B project ahead of May ZBA hearing. The board directed Town Planner John Bombara to finalize and transmit a comment letter

Townbrief reporting · Apr 8

Government · Planning Board

Douglas Planning Board Unanimously Approves Pine, Sand, and Stone Earth Removal Permit

DOUGLAS -- March 25, 2026, Douglas Planning Board approves earth removal permit, raises concerns over 40B housing application. The board voted unanimously Wednesday to grant a three-year earth removal special permit to Pine, Sand,

Townbrief reporting · Mar 25

Government · Planning Board

Douglas Planning Board continues Pine Sand earth removal hearing pending MassDOT letter

DOUGLAS -- March 11, 2026, Douglas Planning Board unanimously advances a new 95,000-cubic-yard earth removal permit for Pine, Sand, and Stone Incorporated along Route 146 while pressing an agricultural development for overdue

Townbrief reporting · Mar 11

Government · Planning Board

Douglas Planning Board unanimously backs two AG-required bylaw fixes for town meeting

DOUGLAS -- February 25, 2026, Douglas Planning Board unanimously endorses two warrant articles correcting Attorney General objections to local bylaws. The board voted 8-0 on both articles at its February 25 meeting, recommending favorable

Townbrief reporting · Feb 25