Planning Board

About the Board

The Planning Board reviews building projects in the city through zoning and subdivision regulations and is charged with adopting comprehensive and study plans for the city.

Board Bylaws (Common bylaws for Central Business Architecture, Conservation Commission, Historical Commission, Planning Board, and Zoning Board).

Meetings

The Planning Board generally meets the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month at 7 PM in City Council Chambers.

Agendas And Minutes

Approved Plant List

Please see Planning Board list of street trees at the end of list. Index to invasives can be found at:

• A Guide to Invasive Plants in Massachusetts Second Edition (2008)
• Proposed Prohibited Plant List
• Street Tree List (PDF)