Plaistow meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes

Plaistow meetings: water rate hearing, subdivision review, and variance request

Plaistow's Board of Selectmen held a public hearing on a proposed water rate increase on Aug. 17, and the Planning Board reviewed a 12-lot subdivision and other applications on Aug. 19. Minutes from these meetings have not yet been published, so no final decisions are recorded. The Budget Committee also met Aug. 18 on routine items.

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen met Aug. 17 for a public hearing on a proposed increase to water rates. The agenda also included updates on ALS, recreation, and Veterans Day, and a discussion of prior nonpublic session minutes. No vote or decision is reported because minutes are not yet available.

Planning Board

The Planning Board held public hearings Aug. 19 on the completeness of several applications:

• PB 26-05: a 12-lot residential subdivision on 84.42 acres at Tax Map 66 Lot 17-002, with a new ~1,800-foot road off Hoyt Farm Road.
• PB 26-18: a conditional use permit to fill ~1,400 square feet of wetlands for a roadway at 63 Forrest St.
• PB 26-21: a 2-lot subdivision at 244 Main St, ~17.98 acres.
• PB 26-24: an amended site plan for a shopping center renovation at 34 Plaistow Rd.
• PB 26-27: a special event permit for an anniversary party at 155 Main St.

The board also held conceptual consultations for four properties. No votes are recorded.

Budget Committee

The Municipal Budget Committee met Aug. 18 with no specific action items. The agenda included approval of the July 28, 2026 meeting minutes, review of policies and procedures, and new or old business. No budget figures, contracts, or public hearings were listed.

Coming up

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing Aug. 27 on a variance request from Michael Burke and James Laurencio to exceed the 5,000-square-foot limit for commercial space at 51 Newton Rd, Tax Map 67, Lot 22, in the ICR Zoning District. The request seeks an exception to Article V, Section 220-33(D). The board will also discuss a budget request and draft changes to by-laws.

Plaistow boards to weigh water rates, solar zoning, and subdivisions

No decisions were made at Plaistow's three most recent board meetings, as two were agenda-only and one was cancelled. But residents will have several opportunities this week to weigh in on water rates, solar zoning, and a proposed 12-lot subdivision.

Recent meetings

Board of Selectmen (Aug. 3) — The board held a public hearing on a proposed increase to water rates. No minutes have been published, so no vote or outcome is available.

Planning Board (Aug. 5) — The board discussed draft amendments to the solar zoning ordinance, an update on Master Plan implementation, and an impact fee update. Again, minutes are not yet published.

Conservation Commission (Aug. 6) — The meeting was cancelled. The agenda stated there was no meeting on that date.

Upcoming meetings

Board of Selectmen (Aug. 17, today) — The board will hold a public hearing on the proposed water rate increase. It will also receive updates on ALS, recreation, and Veterans Day, and may approve prior nonpublic session minutes. The board may enter nonpublic sessions for permitted discussions.

Budget Committee (Aug. 18) — A routine meeting with no specific action items. The agenda includes approving the July 28, 2026 minutes, reviewing policies and procedures, and new/old business. No budget figures, contracts, or public hearings are scheduled.

Planning Board (Aug. 19) — The board will hold public hearings on the completeness of several applications, including:

• PB 26-05: A 12-lot residential subdivision on 84.42 acres (Tax Map 66 Lot 17-002) with a new ~1,800-foot road off Hoyt Farm Road.
• PB 26-18: A conditional use permit to fill ~1,400 square feet of wetlands for a roadway at 63 Forrest St.
• PB 26-21: A 2-lot subdivision at 244 Main St (~17.98 acres).
• PB 26-24: An amended site plan for a shopping center renovation at 34 Plaistow Rd.
• PB 26-27: A special event permit for an anniversary party at 155 Main St.

The board will also hold conceptual consultations for four properties.

Coming up

• **Board of Selectmen** — Aug. 17, public hearing on water rates.
• **Budget Committee** — Aug. 18, routine business.
• **Planning Board** — Aug. 19, subdivision and other applications.

All meetings are open to the public. Check the town's official website for agendas and any changes.

Plaistow boards hold hearings, reviews; no decisions yet

In the past two weeks, several Plaistow town boards met, but all meetings were agenda-only, with minutes not yet published. No decisions have been reported. The most consequential item on recent agendas was a public hearing on proposed water rate increases.

Water rate public hearing

The Board of Selectmen held a public hearing on August 3 to discuss a proposed increase to water rates. The meeting was dedicated to receiving public input on the rate change. No specific rate amounts were listed in the agenda.

Budget Committee

The Budget Committee met on July 28 for a procedural meeting with no substantive items. The agenda included approval of June 16, 2026 meeting minutes and a review of committee policies and procedures.

CIP Committee

The Capital Improvements Program (CIP) Committee met on July 29 to review the initial draft of the CIP and requests for the 2027 CIP.

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Zoning Board of Adjustment met on July 30 to conduct a re-vote on an alternate member application, discuss draft changes to by-laws, and receive training with legal counsel regarding non-public sessions.

Planning Board

The Planning Board met on August 5 to discuss draft amendments to the solar zoning ordinance, receive an update on Master Plan implementation, and review an impact fee update.

Coming up

No upcoming meetings are listed in the provided data for the next 14 days.

Plaistow meeting roundup: Committees handle procedural business; water rate hearing set for Aug. 3

What happened this week

No consequential decisions were recorded in Plaistow's recent committee meetings. All three meetings held between July 28 and July 30, 2026 were agenda-only sessions, and minutes have not yet been published, so no votes, dollar amounts, or outcomes can be confirmed from the available records.

Budget Committee — July 28

The Budget Committee held a regular meeting limited to procedural business. The agenda listed review and approval of the June 16, 2026 meeting minutes and a review of committee policies and procedures. No new business or public hearings were scheduled. Because minutes are not yet published, the outcome of the minutes approval and any policy discussion cannot be reported.

CIP Committee — July 29

The Capital Improvements Program (CIP) Committee met to review the initial draft of the CIP and to review requests for the 2027 CIP. The agenda did not list any votes or public hearings. Minutes are not yet published, so no decisions or specific project requests can be confirmed.

Zoning Board of Adjustment — July 30

The Zoning Board of Adjustment met to conduct a re-vote on an alternate member application and to discuss draft changes to the board's by-laws. The agenda also included non-public session training with legal counsel. Minutes are not yet published, so the result of the re-vote and any action on the by-law changes cannot be reported.

Coming up

• **Board of Selectmen — Monday, Aug. 3, 2026:** A public hearing on a proposed increase to Plaistow water rates. The meeting is dedicated to receiving public input on the rate change. No specific rate amounts or percentages are listed in the available agenda.
• **Planning Board — Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2026:** Discussion of draft amendments to the solar zoning ordinance, an update on Master Plan implementation, and an update regarding impact fees. No votes are listed on the available agenda.

Residents who want to comment on the proposed water rate increase can attend the Board of Selectmen public hearing on Aug. 3. Details on time and location should be confirmed through the town's official meeting postings.

Plaistow boards tackle subdivision reviews, budget workshop, and police swearing-in

Plaistow's town boards held a busy stretch of meetings in early to mid-July, but because minutes have not yet been published for any of the sessions, this roundup reports only what was on each agenda — not what was ultimately decided. Residents should watch for posted minutes to confirm outcomes.

Board of Selectmen — July 6

The Board of Selectmen's July 6 agenda included swearing in Police Officer Jadiel Gonzalez, a discussion of the Highway Safety Advisory Committee, and a discussion of the CP2 Charter. The agenda also listed approval of accounts payable and prior meeting minutes, public comment, consent agenda approval, and possible nonpublic sessions for personnel, property, or legal matters. No minutes have been published, so the outcome of each item is not yet confirmed.

Selectmen–Budget Committee Workshop — July 13

The Board of Selectmen held a workshop with the Budget Committee on July 13. The agenda listed no specific items or decisions beyond the workshop itself. Minutes are not yet available.

Budget Committee — July 14

The Plaistow Municipal Budget Committee was scheduled to meet July 14 at the Town Hall 2nd Floor Meeting Room. Agenda items included review and approval of the June 16, 2026 minutes, a review of Policies and Procedures, and discussion of New Business and Old Business. No minutes have been published.

Planning Board — July 15

The Planning Board's July 15 agenda was the most substantive of the period, listing seven applications for completeness review to determine whether public hearings can proceed:

• **PB 26-05:** A 12-lot residential subdivision on 84.42 acres involving Tax Map 66 Lot 17-002, 17-000, 17-001, and 48 Lot 32-003.
• **PB 26-18:** A conditional use permit to fill approximately 1,400 sq ft of wetlands at 63 Forrest St.
• **PB 26-20:** A lot line adjustment between 51 Newton Rd and 2 Daybreak Dr involving +/- 45,302 SF parcels.
• **PB 26-21:** A 2-lot subdivision for 244 Main St totaling +/- 17.98 acres.
• **PB 26-22:** An amended site plan for office and restaurant change of use at 71 Plaistow Rd.
• **PB 26-23:** An amended site plan for building addition and parking reconfiguration at 132 Plaistow Rd.
• **PB 26-24:** An amended site plan for shopping center renovations at 34 Plaistow Rd.

Because the agenda describes these as completeness reviews, the board was set to decide only whether each application is complete enough to move to public hearing — not whether the projects themselves are approved. Minutes are not yet published.

What this means for residents

Several of the Planning Board items involve visible changes along Plaistow's main corridors: a large residential subdivision, commercial site-plan amendments on Plaistow Road, and a wetlands fill permit on Forrest Street. Residents who want to weigh in should watch for public hearing notices, which typically follow completeness determinations. The Selectmen's CP2 Charter discussion and the joint Budget Committee workshop may also signal directions for town spending and governance heading into budget season.

Coming up

• **Budget Committee — July 28:** A regular meeting with no substantive items scheduled. The agenda covers roll call, pledge, approval of previous minutes (again referencing the June 16, 2026 minutes), and review of policies and procedures. No new business or public hearings are scheduled.

Plaistow meeting roundup: Agendas out, but no decisions on record yet

Plaistow residents had a busy stretch of public meetings from June 22 through July 1, but the town has not yet published minutes for any of them. That means no votes, dollar amounts, or final decisions can be confirmed from the available record. What follows is a summary of what was scheduled for discussion, based on the agendas posted for each meeting.

Board of Selectmen — June 22

The Selectmen's agenda listed a discussion on water rates and a request for Budget Committee emails. The meeting also included a special session requested by a resident, followed by the regular business meeting. Routine items included approval of the June 15, 2026, draft minutes and review of the accounts payable manifest. No minutes have been published, so no outcomes are available.

Highway Safety Advisory Committee — June 23

The committee was scheduled to approve April 2026 minutes and elect a chair. Old business included sensory impaired child signs on Timberlane Road and a traffic calming project. New business covered traffic enforcement efforts, a speed trailer, commercial vehicle enforcement, highway safety grant funding, and issues on Forrest Street, Hoyt Farm Road, and Cole's Way. No minutes have been published.

CIP Committee — June 24

The Capital Improvements Program Committee planned to review 2025 recommendations, review capital requests on the 2026 Official Ballot, initiate department requests, review the definition of capital improvement, and set targets for committee recommendations. No minutes have been published.

Stormwater Task Force — June 25

The task force agenda covered Year 8 MS4 report requirements, an action item list for 2022–2026, IDDE training, a follow-up on outfall investigation, and scheduling a winter 2026 meeting. No minutes have been published.

Zoning Board of Adjustment — June 25

The board was scheduled to discuss alternate member applications, proposed by-law draft changes, and minutes review and approval. No minutes have been published.

Energy Committee — July 1

The committee planned to review and discuss the town's Solar Zoning Ordinance, with old and new business related to energy and community power. No minutes have been published.

Coming up

• **Board of Selectmen — July 6 (today):** The board will consider swearing in Police Officer Jadiel Gonzalez, discuss the Highway Safety Advisory Committee, and hold a discussion on the CP2 Charter. The agenda also includes public comment, consent agenda approval, and possible nonpublic sessions for personnel, property, or legal matters.
• **Board of Selectmen — July 13:** A workshop with the Budget Committee is scheduled. No specific agenda items or decisions are listed beyond the workshop.

Note: Because minutes have not been published for any of the June 22–July 1 meetings, residents should check the town's official postings for confirmed outcomes. Agendas list what was planned, not what was decided.

Plaistow selectmen begin water rate talks; panels weigh traffic safety, solar rules

Plaistow officials last week launched discussions on water rates and budget committee communications, while advisory boards took up highway safety grants, capital project priorities, and solar zoning. All recent meetings were conducted with agendas only; approved minutes were not yet available at press time.

Board of Selectmen (June 22)

The Board of Selectmen addressed an upcoming water rate discussion and a resident’s request for Budget Committee emails during a June 22 session. The agenda also included a special session called by a resident, approval of June 15 draft minutes, and a review of the accounts payable manifest.

Highway Safety Advisory Committee (June 23)

The Highway Safety Advisory Committee convened June 23 to elect a chair and approve April minutes. Old business covered sensory impaired child signs on Timberlane Road and a traffic calming project. New business included traffic enforcement efforts—incorporating a speed trailer and commercial vehicle enforcement—highway safety grant funding, and concerns raised by residents on Forrest Street, Hoyt Farm Road, and Cole’s Way.

CIP Committee (June 24)

The Capital Improvements Program Committee reviewed 2025 recommendations, initiated departmental requests for the coming year, and examined potential revenue sources. The group also assessed capital requests set for the 2026 Official Ballot, clarified the definition of a capital improvement, and discussed recommendation targets.

Stormwater Task Force (June 25)

The Stormwater Task Force met to review Year 8 MS4 permit requirements and its action item list from 2022–2026, including an outfall investigation follow-up. Members completed Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination training and scheduled a winter 2026 meeting.

Zoning Board of Adjustment (June 25)

The Zoning Board of Adjustment considered alternate member applications and by-law draft changes during its June 25 meeting. Routine business included approval of prior minutes and board updates.

Energy Committee (July 1)

The Energy Committee met July 1 to review the town’s Solar Zoning Ordinance. The session also covered old and new business related to energy and community power.

Coming up

• **July 6 — Board of Selectmen**: The selectmen will swear in Police Officer Jadiel Gonzalez, discuss the Highway Safety Advisory Committee, and hold a discussion on the CP2 Charter. A consent agenda and possible nonpublic sessions for personnel, property, or legal matters are also listed.
• **July 13 — Board of Selectmen/Budget Committee Workshop**: The two bodies will hold a joint workshop; no further agenda details have been released.