Essex Planning Board Meeting | June 17, 2026

The Essex Planning Board held a meeting on June 17, 2026, primarily focused on the public hearing and final deliberations for a 36-lot open space residential subdivision development at Essex Park Road and Pawn Street. The board reviewed and discussed detailed peer review reports, stormwater management plans, and multiple waiver requests related to subdivision regulations, including pavement thickness, sidewalk grading, tree preservation, street lighting, road slopes, and emergency access. The board voted to grant waivers and approved the definitive subdivision plan with numerous conditions addressing construction oversight, landscaping requirements, stormwater controls, and public access to open space. They also discussed procedural waivers related to plan modifications to avoid delays in the approval process. Additionally, the board briefly approved a site plan for a second dwelling on a 5.2-acre parcel at 100 Belchure Street. The meeting included extensive coordination with peer reviewers, town departments, and legal counsel to ensure compliance with Massachusetts subdivision control laws and local regulations.