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Planning Board
COVID-19 UPDATE - Due to the Covid-19 Pandemic, the Town is holding board meetings virtually for the foreseeable future, including virtual public hearings. Please contact the Planning Board Office Staff for more information on virtual meetings.
Meetings
- 6:30 p.m.
- Wednesdays, approximately every 2-3 weeks
- Town Hall
41 Highland Avenue
Cohasset, MA 02025
ll meetings are being held virtually for the foreseeable future.
All Planning Board Meetings are open to the public.
Agendas & Minutes
Meeting agendas are posted on the first floor of the Town Hall 48 business hours before each meeting, Agendas are also posted to the Town's website. Meeting minutes are available on this website and archive copies are available for a nominal charge by calling the Planning Board.
View Most Recent Agendas and Minutes
Members
- Thomas Callahan, Chair
Position Type: Elected
Term: 5 Years
Expires: May 31, 2025 - Amy Glasmeier, Vice-Chair
Position Type: Elected
Term: 5 Years
Expires: May 31, 2023 - VACANCY , Member
Position Type: Elected
Term: 2 years of 5 year term unfulfilled as of June 1, 2022
Expires: May 31, 2024 - Clark H. Brewer , Member
Position Type: Elected
Term: 5 Years
Expires: May 31, 2026 - Deirdre Hobson, Member
Position Type: Elected
Term: 5 Years
Expires: May 31, 2027 - Kevin Heine, Associate Member
Position Type: Elected
Term: 3 Years
Expires: May 31, 2027
Mission Statement of the Planning Board
- The Planning Board is focused on protecting and enhancing environmental, economic, and social quality of life in the community, for its residents and visitors alike. By facilitating and implementing appropriate planning initiatives and regulations aimed at preserving and protecting Cohasset, we ensure a solid foundation and a optimistic direction for the future.
Responsibilities of the Planning Board
- Studying the needs and potential of the Town, and when necessary, prepare plans to meet those needs and potentials. This includes writing, reviewing, updating, conducting public hearings, editing and publishing the Master Plan, and the official town map.
- Drafting, conducting public hearings and submitting zoning amendments and recommendations for consideration at Town Meetings
- Administration of the Subdivision Control Laws in accordance with Chapter 41, Section 81K - 81GG of the Massachusetts General Laws, including reviewing and conducting public hearings for all preliminary and definitive subdivision filings and Form A - Approval Not Required (ANR) Applications, and rendering decisions regarding those filings
- Reviewing, conducting public hearings and rendering decisions for Large House Plan Review, Site Plan Review, Scenic Road Work Permits, and Special Permit filings
- Review and rendering decisions for Common Driveway applications
- Other duties and responsibilities as imposed upon it by Chapter 40A and Sections 81A - J of Chapter 41 of the Massachusetts General Laws
Planning Board Meeting Schedule
Public Hearing Notice for Proposed Amendments to the PB Rules & Regulations for Common Driveway Minimum Standards - Opened 12.15.21; To continue 6.15.22
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Lauren Lind
Planning & Zoning Director
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Planning Board
Physical Address
41 Highland Avenue
Cohasset, MA 02025
Phone: 781-383-4100 ext. 5127