Gloucester Planning Board Meeting | July 16, 2026

The Gloucester Planning Board held a meeting on July 16, 2026, where they reviewed and approved several land use and site plan matters. Key procurement-related discussions included the approval of an ANR plan to subdivide a property at 18 Brierwood Court, allowing a buildable lot for a new single-family home while retaining an unbuildable lot. Additionally, the board considered a site plan and watershed protection overlay special permit application submitted by Applied Materials, Inc. for an addition and site improvements at 35 Dory Road. The project included stormwater management enhancements, detention basins, and water quality treatment units, which were reviewed and approved following peer and city engineering reviews. The board unanimously approved the applications with conditions addressing technical details such as groundwater testing and fire suppression supply. The meeting also included updates on upcoming housing plans and visioning processes but no direct procurement contracts or vendor selections were discussed.