Planning Board

The Planning Board is responsible for guiding development of land and growth within the Town of Shrewsbury. In accordance with the Zoning Bylaws, Subdivision Regulations, and professional guidance of various town departments; 
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the Planning Board reviews and approves commercial and residential development.  The board meets on the first Thursday of every month; additional meetings scheduled as needed.


Agendas & Minutes


Agendas are available prior to the meetings. Minutes are available following approval.
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Board Members


  • Steven Boulay, Chair
    Term Expires June 30, 2022
  • Stephan M. Rodolakis, Vice Chair
    Term Expires June 30, 2020
  • Kathleen Keohane, Clerk
    Term Expires June 30, 2019

  • Joseph Thomas
    Term Expires June 30, 2023
  • Melvin P. Gordon
    Term Expires June 30, 2021
  • Purna Rao, Associate Member
    Term Expires June 30, 2019

About the Board



The Planning Board meets with prospective developers and works with developers on projects under construction to effect their completion. Under the auspices of the Board, subdivision, condominiums, and commercial projects, in the process of construction, are inspected for conformity to approved plans.

The Planning Board is required to make recommendations on all zoning amendments and has the authority to initiate zoning changes. If you have questions or would like additional information, please feel free to contact the Town Planner in the Engineering Department.

The Planning Board consists of 5 members appointed by the Town Manager.

Related Documents

  1. 2019 PB Meeting and Deadline Dates
  2. Zoning Bylaws Oct. 22, 2018
  3. Zoning Map May 23, 2018
  4. Shrewsbury Housing Production Plan 2019
  5. Active Residential Development Updated January 17, 2019
  6. 2019 For Sale or Lease Commercial and Industrial Building Space
  7. 2019 Vacant or Developable Commercial and Industrial Land

Petition for Zoning Bylaw or Map Changes

  1. Petition for Zoning Amendment (PDF)
  2. Zoning Bylaw Change Flow Chart (PDF)
  3. Zoning Map Change Flow Chart (PDF)
  4. Warrant Article Petition Form (PDF)

Planning Reports

  1. Town Center Visioning Report May 28, 2019
  2. Appendices Town Center Visioning Report May 28, 2019
  3. Shrewsbury 2018 Town Center Parking Report
  4. Shrewsbury 2016 Master Plan

Annual Town Report 

Town Reports are archived on our website.  Please follow the link below for the most current Town Report, or for the full archive.
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