Townsend Legals

   In accordance with M.G.L. Chapter 40A, § 11, the Subdivision Control Law (M.G.L. Chapter 41, §§ 81K – 81GG, including § 81T), Townsend General Bylaw Chapter 85 (NPDES Phase II Stormwater Management), Chapter 175, Article V (Stormwater Regulations), the Townsend Zoning Bylaw, and the Planning Board’s Subdivision Rules and Regulations, the Planning Board will hold a public hearing on Monday, May 11, 2026 at 6:45 p.m. in the Selectboard Chambers, Memorial Hall, 272 Main Street, Townsend, MA, and via Zoom, on two applications submitted by Belvidere Capital, LLC for: Approval of a definitive plan of a subdivision entitled “Definitive Plan for Seaver Road Extension” for a proposed 3-lot single-family residential subdivision and roadway extension of 560 feet located at 0 Seaver Road, Townsend, MA (Assessor’s Map 23, Block 4, Lot 0, Parcel ID 23-4-0); and a Major Stormwater Management Permit for the associated land-disturbance activities and stormwater management system.

   The applications and all supporting documents are available for public review at the Town Clerk’s Office and the Land Use Department during regular business hours. Electronic copies may be requested by emailing planning@townsendma.gov. Zoom meeting information will be posted on the Town of Townsend website (www.townsendma.gov) calendar prior to the hearing.

   Interested persons are invited to attend and be heard, either in person or remotely via Zoom. Written comments may be submitted in advance to the Planning Board office, 272 Main Street, 2nd Floor, Townsend, MA 01469, or emailed to planning@townsendma.gov.

Andrew Shepherd, Chair

Town of Townsend Planning Board

4/3 and 4/10/2026 E

   In accordance with the provisions of MGL Chapter 40A, Sections 5 and 11, and Zoning Bylaw, Article XII, Section 145-69, the Planning Board will hold a public hearing on Mon., February 23, 2026, at 7:35 p.m., in the Selectmen’s Chambers, Memorial Hall, 272 Main St., and via remote access, to review proposed amendments to the Planning Board Rules and Regulations, as follows:

PLANNING BOARD RULES AND REGULATIONS: 

Article V Stormwater regulations

§175-44 Stormwater management, erosion and sedimentation control plan (the stormwater plan). 

   The proposed amendments are available for review in the Town Clerk and Land Use offices, 272 Main St. Townsend, MA during regular business hours, or via email request to planning@townsendma.gov.

   Written comments may be submitted in advance, or parties may speak at the hearing in person or through an agent. Full remote access details will be posted at least 48 hours prior on the Town’s website (www.townsendma.gov) under the Upcoming Events Calendar.

Respectfully submitted, 

Andrew Shepherd, Chair 

2/13/2026

In accordance with M.G.L. c. 40A and the Townsend General Bylaws, Chapter 85 (NPDES Phase II Stormwater Management) and Chapter 175, Article V (Stormwater Regulations), the Planning Board will hold a public hearing on Monday, February 23, 2026, at 7:15 p.m. in the Selectboard Chambers, Memorial Hall, 272 Main Street.

The purpose of the hearing is to consider an application submitted by Gary Shepherd for modification of existing Stormwater Management Permit SM2022-02. The proposed modification seeks approval to reconstruct a building in an area previously designated as a restoration area under a concurrently granted Earth Excavation Special Permit. The project involves disturbance of approximately 264,000 square feet of land, including areas with slopes greater than 15%, located at 3 Wheeler Road, Assessors Map 4, Block 9, Lot 0, in the RB2 Zoning District and the Aquifer Protection Overlay District.

The hearing will be held in person with a virtual Zoom option. Full remote access details will be posted at least 48 hours prior on the Town’s website (www.townsendma.gov) under the Upcoming Events Calendar.

Written comments may be submitted prior to the hearing; public comments will also be accepted during the hearing. The application is on file with the Town Clerk and Planning Board for public review.

Respectfully submitted, 

Robert Therrien, Vice Chair

Townsend Planning Board

1/30 and 2/6/2026 C

  The Townsend Planning Board will hold a public hearing on February 23, 2026, at 6:35 PM in Selectboard Chambers in Memorial Hall, 272 Main Street, Townsend, MA, in accordance with MGL Chapter 40A and the Townsend Zoning Bylaw.

   The hearing concerns an application by Lawrence “Skip” Provost for modification of Site Plan Approval under Zoning Bylaw §145-86. The requested changes involve removal of vegetative screening south of the access road and along West Meadow Road, along with associated conditions from the original permit for the ground-mounted solar installation known as Lock Brook Solar, located at 22 West Meadow Road (Assessor’s Map 4, Block 15, Lot 0) in the RA3 Zoning District and Aquifer protection overlay district.

   The hearing will be held in person with a virtual Zoom option. Full remote access details will be posted at least 48 hours prior on the Town’s website (www.townsendma.gov) under the Upcoming Events Calendar.

Written comments may be submitted prior to the hearing; public comments will also be accepted during the hearing. The application is on file with the Town Clerk and Planning Board for public review.

Robert Therrien, Vice Chair

Townsend Planning Board

1/30 and 2/6/2026 A