Peabody Planning Board Meeting - October 15, 2026

Peabody Planning Board public hearing, October 15, 2026: The board considered a proposed zoning-map change for 495 Lowell Street, from R1 to R2. The applicant, representing Tedesco Properties LLC, revised an earlier request for R4 zoning and described a potential redevelopment with two duplexes, a shared driveway, and limited disturbance to the hillside and area near a vernal pool. Abutters raised concerns about the lack of detailed plans, traffic and driveway visibility, security and privacy near Temple Tiferet Shalom, and protection of the wooded area. The board voted unanimously to continue the hearing to November 5 so the applicant could provide more detailed plans and discuss concerns with neighbors. No final zoning recommendation or approval was made at this meeting.

The board also discussed whether to send the City Council correspondence opposing data centers in Peabody while identifying potential zoning parameters if the Council considers them; the discussion was continued to the next meeting. No contracts, purchases, budget allocations, or other procurement activity were identified.