Planning Board October 15, 2026

The Walpole Planning Board meeting on October 15, 2026, addressed two continued development hearings; no procurement, contract awards, or purchasing decisions were identified. For case 26-6 at 112 Union Street, the applicant reported that revisions addressed the town engineer’s comments. After closing the hearing, the board moved to approve the application with a special condition that the fence along the west side be installed before construction or demolition; the transcript does not clearly capture the vote outcome. The discussion also noted that a state determination related to the project’s 40B status was still pending.

The board continued its review of the site plan and special permit application for 2160 Providence Highway, focusing mainly on traffic and the proposed Pine Street access. The applicant described proposed restrictions, including a one-way exit with right turns only and limits on truck movements; neighbors raised concerns about truck safety, traffic volumes, sight lines, and the road’s width. The board discussed a site review involving the applicant’s traffic consultant and police traffic-safety staff, including consideration of signage. The hearing was not decided during this meeting, and the application remained subject to further review, including by the Conservation Commission.