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 meets on the first Thursday of every month to review and approve commercial and residential developments; 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, 2025
  • Joseph Thomas, Clerk
    Term Expires June 30, 2023

  • Timothy M. Jarry
    Term Expires June 30, 2024
  • Purna Rao
    Term Expires June 30, 2026
  • Konstantin Eliadi, Associate Member
    Term Expires June 30, 2022
  • Purna Rao
    Term Expires June 30, 2021

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 Planning and Economic Development Department.

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

2022 Annual Town Meeting
Proposed Zoning Articles

Article 30 Motion Section IV - Continuance of Existing Uses

Article 31 Motion Section VII.F.3.a - Slopes

Article 32 Motion Section II - Clerk_Renumbering

Article 33 Motion Section VII.L - Common Driveways

Article 34 Motion Section VII.D.3.d - Industrial Screening

Related Documents

  1. 2022 PB Meeting and Deadline Dates
  2. Shrewsbury Housing Production Plan 2019
  3. Active Residential Development Updated January 17, 2019
  4. Shrewsbury 2022 Vacant or Developable Commercial and Industrial Land
  5. Shrewsbury 2022 Existing Space for Lease or Sale

Zoning Documents

  1. Zoning Map May 22, 2021
  2. Zoning Bylaws October 18, 2021

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

Petition for Zoning Bylaw or Map Changes

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

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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