Planning Board Advances Work on Master Plan Supplement
Planning Board advanced work on Master Plan supplement and explored online permit systems. The board worked through the first six sections of the 2026 Master Plan supplement update, with Chair John McCormack indicating the board will seek Select Board feedback before distributing to other boards.
Planning Board · Meeting of October 5, 2026
HARVARD — Planning Board advanced work on Master Plan supplement and explored online permit systems. The board worked through the first six sections of the 2026 Master Plan supplement update, with Chair John McCormack indicating the board will seek Select Board feedback before distributing to other boards. Community and Economic Development Director Jenny Gingras reported that the town is exploring expanding its OpenGov online permit system to other departments and potentially moving from paper to online-only applications, with further research planned after Town Meeting.
The board also received updates on a new DPW building and landfill closure project, with approvals targeted for March.
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Source: the Planning Board meeting of October 5, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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