# Economic Development Committee  Joint Hearing With  Planning Board  November 10, 2026


**Body:** Greenfield Community Television (GCTV)
**Date:** November 09, 2026
**Jurisdiction:** SLED

**Tags:** Construction & Infrastructure, Physical Infrastructure


The Greenfield Economic Development Committee and Planning Board held a joint public hearing on November 10, 2026, on three zoning amendments: removing the Liry well protection overlays, allowing residential reuse of certain existing accessory structures by special permit, and clarifying that multifamily development may include multiple buildings on one lot. Most public comments opposed removing the well overlay, citing aquifer and drinking-water protection, river and wildlife impacts, and the need for further study. City staff said Greenfield currently uses about 2.2 million gallons of water per day, compared with historical peak use of 3.1 million and stated capacity of 3.5 million; staff had not located a historical study relevant to the Liry well. An independent hydrogeological or river-overlay study was discussed, including a possible offer of support from Furcog, but no study was commissioned or funding approved.

The committee unanimously voted to recommend against the multifamily amendment as drafted, asking that the wording be revised to avoid conflict or confusion with building-code definitions. It unanimously tabled the Liry well-overlay amendment pending further discussion and information, including the Planning Board’s recommendation. Members expressed support for the accessory-structure reuse amendment, but the transcript does not record a vote on it. No contract awards, purchases, or other procurement actions were identified.

**Source:** Greenfield Community Television (GCTV)