Planning Board - 8/5/2026

The Town of Bridgewater Planning Board held a meeting on August 5, 2026, which included discussions on several ongoing development projects and zoning ordinance amendments. Key procurement-related topics included the extension of project continuations for 593 Plum Street, 680 Bedford Street, and 1010 Elm Street, with motions passed to continue these projects with required re-notifications to abutters. A significant portion of the meeting focused on a joint public hearing with the Community Economic Development Committee regarding two zoning amendments: one regulating high-intensity data centers to address infrastructure and environmental concerns, and another aligning special permit granting authorities with the town charter. Both ordinances were recommended for approval with suggestions for further legal review and potential adjustments to facility size thresholds. Additionally, the board reviewed a request for a minor modification to a site plan involving a switch to municipal water hookup for a commercial project on Bedford Street. The board expressed support for the project but deferred voting pending resolution of engineering concerns and DPW approval, ultimately voting to continue the matter to allow further review and coordination. The meeting also addressed procedural issues such as notification compliance for public hearings. Overall, the meeting involved motions and votes related to project continuations, zoning ordinance recommendations, and site plan modifications, reflecting active procurement and development oversight by the Planning Board.