Planning Board

Meetings

  • 7 p.m., *unless otherwise noted.
  • See meeting schedule below

Agendas, Minutes & Meeting Recordings

Agendas are available prior to the meetings and are typically posted on Fridays before a scheduled meeting. Minutes are available following approval. View Most Recent Agendas and Minutes

Meeting recordings can be found on the Minute Man Media Network's Youtube page. Recordings are added to the Youtube page a few days after the meeting. View the Planning Board's meeting playlist here.

2023 Meeting Schedule

Meeting Date Location
Jan 3, 2023 Check agenda for Zoom link
Jan 4, 2023 Continuation of January 3rd meeting due to Zoom Failure - The Board will not have this meeting because it may be a violation of Open Meeting Law
Jan 10, 2023 Check agenda for Zoom link
Jan 24, 2023 Check agenda for Zoom link
Feb 7, 2023 Check agenda for Zoom link
Feb 21, 2023 Check agenda for Zoom link
Mar 7, 2023 ATM Public Hearing - Rescheduled to Wednesday, March 29th at 7:00 pm.
Mar 21, 2023 Check agenda for Zoom link
Mar 29, 2023 ATM Public Hearing - Rescheduled from March 7th. Hybrid meeting in person at 22 Monument Square and by Zoom. Check agenda for Zoom link.
Apr 11, 2023 Check agenda for Zoom link
Apr 25, 2023 Check agenda for Zoom link
May 9, 2023 Check agenda for Zoom link
May 23, 2023 Check agenda for Zoom link
Jun 6, 2023 Check agenda for Zoom link
Jun 20, 2023 Check agenda for Zoom link
Jul 11, 2023 Check agenda for Zoom link
Jul 25, 2023 Check agenda for Zoom link
Aug 8, 2023 Check agenda for Zoom link
Aug 22, 223 Check agenda for Zoom link
Sep 12, 2023 Check agenda for Zoom link
Sep 26, 2023 Hybrid meeting in the 1st Floor Meeting Room at 141 Keyes Road 
and remotely via Zoom. 
Oct 10, 2023 Check agenda for Zoom link
Oct 24, 2023 Hybrid meeting in the 1st Floor Meeting Room at 141 Keyes Road
and remotely via Zoom. 
Nov 14, 2023 Check agenda for Zoom link
Nov 28, 2023 Hybrid meeting in the 1st Floor Meeting Room at 141 Keyes Road
and remotely via Zoom. 
Dec 12, 2023 Hybrid meeting in the 1st Floor Meeting Room at 141 Keyes Road
and remotely via Zoom. 

Planning Board Members

Member   Term Expires Liaison
Mark Giddings   May 31, 2027 Hanscom Field Advisory Committee
Rob Almeida   May 31, 2024 Transportation Advisory Committee
Andrew Boardman Vice-chair April 30, 2026 Climate Action Committee
Sue Felshin Clerk May 31, 2027 Community Preservation Committee
Abby Flanagan Member May 31, 2026 Housing Groups (CMAHT, CHA, CHDC)
Linda Miller Chair April 30, 2025 Select Board
Vacant      
Mary Hartman Select Board Liaison    

Planning Board Charge


The Planning Board consists of 7 members, appointed for 5-year, staggered terms by the Selectmen. By reason of Chapter 40A, all decisions as special permit granting authority shall require a two-thirds vote.

It shall be the duty of the Planning Board to investigate all petitions calling for a variation, modification, change, or extension of use under the Zoning Bylaw and to report its recommendations thereon to the Board of Appeals.

It shall be the duty of the Planning Board to conduct investigations respecting proposed amendments to the Zoning Bylaw appearing in the Warrant for any Town Meeting, and to present its recommendations to the Town for consideration at such Town Meeting. The Select Board shall cause the Planning Board to be notified of all such proposed amendments.

Subdivision Rules and Regulations set forth the Planning Board's procedures and standards to be followed in the subdivision of land and the construction of ways. The Concord Planning Board is authorized under the General Laws of Massachusetts to regulate the laying out and construction of ways in subdivisions to insure the safety, convenience and welfare of present and future inhabitants of Concord. The Board shall exercise its authority with due regard for the provision of adequate access to all of the lots in a subdivision by ways that will be safe and convenient for travel; for lessening congestion in such ways and in the adjacent public ways; for reducing danger to life and limb in the operation of motor vehicles; for securing safety in the case of fire, flood, panic and other emergencies; for insuring compliance with applicable provisions of the Concord Zoning Bylaw and the Wetlands Protection Act; for securing adequate provision for water, sewerage, drainage, underground utility service, police and fire protection and other requirements where necessary in a subdivision; for coordinating the ways in a subdivision with each other and with the public ways in neighboring subdivisions; and for preserving the special historical and rural character of Concord.