Planning Board / CED Joint Meeting - 06/24/2026

The Town of Bridgewater, MA Planning Board and Community and Economic Development (CED) Committee held a joint public hearing on June 24, 2026, to discuss zoning amendment ordinance DFY26-014. The meeting focused on reviewing and refining proposed changes to the Central Business District zoning regulations, including front yard setbacks, ground floor commercial use requirements, building height limits, and site plan review exemptions. Key procurement-related discussions involved procedural clarifications on deed restrictions, easements, and the approval process for development projects, emphasizing the role of the planning board in final approvals. The board agreed to recommend the ordinance with redline edits and a summary to the town council for further consideration, noting the need for a clean version for re-advertisement and council review. Public comments addressed concerns about the review timeline and the inclusion of water impact studies, which were noted as townwide policy matters rather than specific to this zoning amendment. The meeting concluded with motions passed to recommend the ordinance amendments and to adjourn the session.