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Planning Board continues Preserve at Essex subdivision hearing to June 17

Planning Board continues Preserve at Essex hearing to June 17 for final review. The Planning Board continued its public hearing on The Preserve at Essex, a proposed 36-lot Open Space Residential Development by Bell Point LLC off Essex Park Road, after reviewing the applicant's responses to peer

Planning Board · Meeting of June 3, 2026

ESSEX — Planning Board continues Preserve at Essex hearing to June 17 for final review. The Planning Board continued its public hearing on The Preserve at Essex, a proposed 36-lot Open Space Residential Development by Bell Point LLC off Essex Park Road, after reviewing the applicant's responses to peer review comments on stormwater design, traffic impact, and site conditions. Chairwoman Lisa O'Donnell and Town Planner Valerie Massard guided discussion of revised drainage, easements, and open space plans with applicant representative Will Schkuta.

The decision deadline was extended to June 23 to allow for final peer review and public comment.

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Source: the Planning Board meeting of June 3, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.

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