Planning Board //September 14, 2026

The Marshfield Planning Board held a meeting on September 14, 2026, where they discussed several planning and development issues including a special permit for 745 Webster Street and stormwater management regulations. Key procurement-related discussions involved an Approval Not Required (ANR) plan for Eversource at 226 Enterprise Drive, where a non-buildable lot was proposed to be merged with an adjacent lot to facilitate infrastructure improvements. The board also addressed the selection of a representative to the Economic Development Advisory Committee and reviewed compliance and engineering concerns related to the Webster Street project, including ADA accessibility and parking lot grading. The board voted to close the public hearing on stormwater regulations and to keep the record open for the Webster Street permit to allow for additional input from the town engineer. Additionally, the board discussed potential impacts of Senate Bill 3178 on local zoning and considered drafting a letter expressing concerns about the bill's provisions. No contract awards or direct procurement actions were taken during the meeting, but the discussions reflect ongoing regulatory and planning activities that could influence future procurement and development projects in the town.