Page 64 - Middleborough 2024 Town Report

REPORT OF THE
PLANNING BOARD
and DEPARTMENT OF
PLANNING & COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT
The Middleborough Zoning Bylaw addresses such issues as
permitted uses within the eleven (11) underlying zoning
districts as well as the overlay districts, minimum size and
frontage requirements for buildable lots, uses allowed by
special permits, special permit requirements, of-street
parking, signage, safety, economic and aesthetic
considerations. The Zoning Bylaw was recodified in 2012 and
further amended in October of 2021 to promote the health,
safety, convenience and welfare of the inhabitants of the
Town of Middleborough; as well as regulating the location,
size and use of buildings and the use of premises in the Town,
by lessening dangers from fire, congestion, confusion and to
improve and beautify the Town.
Construction of roadways and commercial construction
projects continue to be closely monitored by the consulting
engineers hired by the Board, as well as by the Town Planner,
Director of Public Works and Board members.
PERSONNEL
The Planning Board consists of five (5) voluntary members
elected by Middleborough registered voters and one (1)
Associate Member appointed by the Planning Board. At the
conclusion of 2024, the Board consisted of members: Allin
Frawley (Chairman), John Healey (Clerk), William Garceau,
Tracie Craig-McGee, Anders Martensen IV and Associate
Member Nancy Kefalis. We wish John “Jack” Healey all the
best as he resigned from the Planning Board on December 12,
2024.
The Middleborough Subdivision Rules and Regulations
Governing the Subdivision of Land addresses administrative
and design standards required for the review of all
subdivisions of land and new subdivision roadways. In recent
years the Planner, Administrative Planning Assistant,
Planning Board members and consultants, Gregory Driscoll
PE and Patrick Carrara revised the outdated (1987) rules and
regulations. A public hearing was held in June 2020
requesting input from local engineers, developers, residents,
etc. The new rules and regulations were approved, filed with
the Plymouth County Registry of Deeds, posted on the Town’s
website and included within our Town Code. Minor revisions
were made during 2022. The Subdivision Rules and
Regulations are reviewed on a yearly basis and any
recommendations for change are discussed.
The Planning and Community Development Department is
stafed by Director, Leeann Bradley; Town Planner, Joe
Mandile; Administrative Assistant, Robin Perry; Economic
Development Coordinator, Gina Colon, and Junior Clerk,
Michelle Pinnetti-Williams. The department is happy to
announce that we are fully stafed with Gina and Michelle
joining us this past fall. Expect to see some great community
development events in the future!
Ms. Bradley serves as the Board’s representative to SRPEDD
(Southeastern Regional Planning and Economic
Development District), JTPG (Joint Transportation Planning
Group), SRPEDD Rural Caucus Committee; and is also on the
following internal committees/working groups: Stormwater
Committee, Open Space and Recreation Plan Committee,
South Coast Rail Stakeholders Group, Master Plan Update
Working Group, Wellness Working Group and Mental Health
Task Force.
The Department’s staf strives to address all questions and
concerns from residents, abutters and developers in a timely
and professional manner. The staf will continue to provide
assistance to the public with questions and concerns
regarding proposed subdivisions or commercial buildings,
completion of approved projects, zoning requirements and
land use regulations, easements, safety issues, abutter and
residents’ rights, permitting procedure, etc.
Ms. Craig-McGee serves as the Board’s representative
to the Community Preservation Committee (CPC).
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