The Essex Planning Board reviewed and discussed draft zoning articles prepared for the Fall Special Town Meeting, agreeing to edit them per recommendations from Town Counsel Amy Kwessel.
Planning Board advances six zoning amendments for fall special town meeting. Town Planner Valerie Massard briefed the board on proposed amendments including a temporary data center moratorium through January 1, 2028; a 10 percent inclusionary housing requirement for developments of six or more
Planning Board unanimously endorses property boundary plan at 2 and 4 King's Court. Chair Lisa O'Donnell recused herself due to a conflict of interest, with Co-Vice-Chair Beth Walsh conducting the review of the Approval Not Required application from 163 Southern Avenue Trust and 4 King's Court
Planning Board moves forward with state-mandated bylaw updates for Special Fall Town Meeting, including higher penalties for zoning violations. Building Inspector Bill Sanborn requested the penalty increase from $20 to $200 per day for zoning violations, with Chairman Lisa O'Donnell to seek Town
The Essex Planning Board unanimously approved removal of up to 19 shade trees and relocation of 15 feet of stone wall at 30 Apple Street for an alternate access route to the transfer station, contingent on survey requirements to minimize tree removal and preserve trees where possible; two residents
Essex Planning Board approves 36-lot Preserve at Essex subdivision with open space protection. The Planning Board voted unanimously June 17 to approve the Definitive Subdivision Plan for Bell Point LLC's development on 82.4 acres at Essex Park Road and Pond Street Rear, with 56.9 acres permanently
Essex Planning Board approves 36-lot open space subdivision after eight public hearings.
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
Essex Planning Board advances 36-lot Bell Point subdivision toward a June 23 decision deadline.
Planning Board continues Preserve at Essex hearing as open space questions remain unresolved. The 36-lot Open Space Residential Development application by Bell Point LLC, first heard March 4, has been continued to June 3, 2026, with the decision deadline now set for June 23, 2026. The board
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