Select Board - Planning Board Meeting - 6/15/26

The joint meeting of the Tewksbury Select Board and Planning Board on June 15, 2026, focused primarily on zoning and compliance with the MBTA Communities Act to regain state funding. The boards discussed two proposed subdistricts for development, specifically debating whether to include the commercial parcel at 3 Radcliffe Road or the undeveloped land at 75 Radcliffe Road. The consensus favored the 75 Radcliffe Road proposal to preserve commercial zoning and better reflect realistic development potential. The boards voted unanimously to close the public hearing and to instruct the town manager to place a warrant article on the fall town meeting agenda to comply with the MBTA Act. They also agreed to issue a joint public outreach letter explaining the rationale and upcoming informational sessions to ensure community understanding and support. The meeting emphasized the importance of regaining state funding and avoiding further financial jeopardy due to non-compliance.