Planning Board: June 15, 2026

The HCAM Planning Board meeting on June 15, 2026, focused primarily on several land use and development issues, including approval not required (ANR) plans for open space acquisition at 89 Saddle Hill Road, private road maintenance and street acceptance policies, and public hearings on special permits and waivers for residential developments. Key procurement-related discussions involved the review of stormwater management and earth removal permits for an Eversource project at 55 Wilson Street, with the board receiving a peer review report and discussing required waivers and conditions. The board also deliberated on a special permit for a common driveway and frontage waiver at 82 Clinton Street, approving findings and conditions related to historic structure preservation and driveway maintenance agreements. Additionally, the board discussed scenic road regulations concerning stone wall removal and reconstruction at 27 Ash Street, requesting further details from the applicant. Motions were passed to continue certain hearings and approve waivers and permits, with attention to compliance with subdivision standards, environmental regulations, and public safety. The meeting included public comments on private road maintenance issues and emphasized coordination with other town departments and boards for permitting and enforcement.