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.
View Most Recent Agenda (PDF) | View All Agendas and Minutes

Board Members


  • Steven Boulay
    Term Expires June 30, 2022
  • Melvin P. Gordon
    Term Expires June 30, 2021
  • Kathleen Keohane
    Term Expires June 30, 2019

  • Joseph Thomas
    Term Expires June 30, 2023
  • Stephan M. Rodolakis
    Term Expires June 30, 2020
  • Purna Rao, Associate Member
    Term Expires June 30, 2023

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. 2018 PB Meeting and Deadline Dates
  2. Zoning Bylaws April 23, 2018
  3. Active Residential Development, Updated February 2018 (PDF)
  4. 2018 Vacant and Developable Commercial and Industrial Land (PDF)
  5. ZoningMap2014_Thru_2014-09-30

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)

Annual Town Report 

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

 
There is a dedicated webpage for the Master Plan Update process: 
Shrewsbury Master Plan