Who we are:
The Planning Board is an elected body consisting of five members who is responsible for numerous matters related to community planning, development and land use.  Each member is elected for a five-year term.

What we do:
The Planning Board reviews and proposes amendments to the Zoning By-Laws; approves subdivisions and promulgates rules and regulations for subdivision construction; makes recommendations to the Zoning Board of Appeals on special permits, variances and appeals; advises the Board of Selectmen on the release for general use of property taxed as forest, farm or recreation land (see MGL Ch. 61.); approves proposed changes in all Town ways designated by Town Meeting as scenic roads (see MGL Ch 40, sec 15C.)