Plaistow
Upcoming
Board of Selectmen
The Board of Selectmen will consider swearing in Police Officer Jadiel Gonzalez, discuss the Highway Safety Advisory Committee, and hold a discussion on the CP2 Charter. The meeting includes public comment, consent agenda approval, and potential nonpublic sessions.
- Swearing in of Police Officer Jadiel Gonzalez
- Highway Safety Advisory Committee discussion
- CP2 Charter discussion
- Approval of accounts payable and prior meeting minutes
- Possible nonpublic sessions for personnel, property, or legal matters
Board of Selectmen
The Board of Selectmen will hold a workshop with the Budget Committee. No specific agenda items or decisions are listed beyond this workshop.
- Workshop with Budget Committee
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Energy Committee
The Energy Committee is meeting to review and discuss the town's Solar Zoning Ordinance. The session will also cover old and new business related to energy and community power.
- Solar Zoning Ordinance review
Zoning Board of Adjustment
This meeting of the Plaistow Zoning Board of Adjustment includes discussion and potential action on proposed by-law draft changes and alternate member applications. The agenda also covers routine business like minutes approval and updates.
- Alternate member applications
- By-law draft changes
- Minutes review and approval
Stormwater Task Force
The task force will review Year 8 MS4 report requirements and current action items from 2022-2026, including an outfall investigation follow-up. They will also complete IDDE training and schedule a winter 2026 meeting.
- Review Year 8 MS4 report requirements
- Review action item list 2022-2026
- Complete IDDE training
- Follow up on outfall investigation
- Schedule winter 2026 PSWTF meeting
CIP Committee
The Capital Improvements Program (CIP) Committee will review 2025 recommendations, initiate department requests, and discuss potential revenue sources for the upcoming year. The meeting includes a review of capital requests on the 2026 Official Ballot and targets for committee recommendations.
- Review of 2025 Recommendations
- Review of Capital Requests on 2026 Official Ballot
- Initiate Department Requests
- Review Definition of Capital Improvement
- Targets for Committee Recommendation
Highway Safety Advisory Committee
The Highway Safety Advisory Committee will consider approving April 2026 meeting minutes and elect a chair. They will discuss old business including sensory impaired child signs on Timberlane Road and a traffic calming project. New business covers traffic enforcement efforts, a speed trailer, commercial vehicle enforcement, highway safety grant funding, and issues on Forrest Street/Hoyt Farm Road/Cole's Way.
- Discuss sensory impaired child signs on Timberlane Road
- Review traffic calming project
- Discuss traffic enforcement including speed trailer and commercial vehicle enforcement
- Consider highway safety grant funding
- Address concerns on Forrest Street, Hoyt Farm Road, and Cole's Way
Board of Selectmen
The Board will address upcoming discussions regarding water rates and a request for Budget Committee emails. The meeting also includes a special session requested by a resident followed by the regular business meeting.
- Discussion on Water Rates
- Request for Budget Committee Emails
- Approval of June 15, 2026, draft minutes
- Review of Accounts Payable Manifest
Planning Board
The Planning Board will determine the completeness of applications for a new 12-lot residential subdivision and associated wetland filling. They will also review a site plan for storage containers and hold conceptual consultations for two businesses.
- PB 26-05: Proposed 12-lot subdivision (3 single family, 1 duplex, 8 triplexes) via Hoyt Farm Road
- PB 26-18: Request to fill 1,400 sq ft of wetlands for new roadway at 63 Forrest St
- PB 26-16: Site plan for three storage containers at 22 Danville Rd
- Conceptual consultation for Hannah International Foods at 132 Plaistow Rd
- Conceptual consultation for J&M Again LLC at 1 Hilldale Ave and 22 Atkinson Depot Rd
Board of Selectmen
The Board approved replacing the crumbling handicap ramp at Town Hall for $47,575, including a rental ramp during construction, without heated flooring. They also authorized up to $60,000 for a new police department vehicle, appointed new members to the ZBA and Energy Commission, and waived fees for Old Home Day participants.
- Approved $47,575 for Town Hall handicap ramp replacement (5-0)
- Approved police vehicle purchase and outfitting up to $60,000 (5-0)
- Waived Old Home Day fees for multiple non-profit organizations (5-0)
- Appointed Peter Bealo as ZBA alternate for 3-year term (5-0)
- Appointed Chloe Groudas to Energy Committee for term expiring 2029 (5-0)
- Approved $6,075 for 8-foot vinyl fence at Town Hall generator (5-0)
- Approved consent agenda including draft minutes and accounts payable (5-0)
- Approved and sealed non-public session minutes from May 11 (5-0)
Planning Board
The Planning Board conducted a site walk for a proposed road connection between Cole's Way and Hoyt Farm Road. No votes or formal decisions were taken during the meeting, which was informational only.