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Planning Board
In accordance with MGL c. 41, §§ 70 to 72, and MGL c. 41, §§ 81A through 81GG, the Planning Board makes careful studies of the resources, possibilities and needs of the town, particularly with respect to conditions detrimental to public health or otherwise in and about rented dwellings, and make plans for the development of the municipality, with special reference to proper housing of its inhabitants. The Board examines the plans for the exterior of any public building, monument or similar feature, and for the development and treatment of the grounds about the same before the adoption thereof, and may make such recommendations as needed.
Meetings
- 7 pm
- 3rd Tuesday of every month (usually; but varies when meet more frequently)
- City Hall
191 Cabot Street
Beverly, MA 01915 - Location subject to change
The Board’s meetings may vary from the 3rd Tuesday of the month since we have added additional meetings. Please confirm with the 2021 Meeting and Filing Schedule or the 2022 Meeting and Filing Schedule.
Agendas & Minutes
Agendas are available prior to the meetings. Minutes are available following approval.
View Most Recent Agendas and Minutes | View Archived Agendas and Minutes
Members
| Member | Term Expires |
|---|---|
| Ellen Hutchinson, Chair | December 31, 2022 |
| Alexander Craft, Vice Chair | December 31, 2023 |
| Sarah Bartley | December 31, 2021 |
| Derek Beckwith | December 31, 2021 |
| Ellen Flannery | December 31, 2023 |
| Wayne Miller | December 31, 2023 |
| Andrea Toulouse | December 31, 2022 |
| Rodney Sinclair | December 31, 2023 |
| Brendan Sweeney | December 31, 2022 |
PlanBeverly - Comprehensive Master Plan
In April 2019, the City began the process of developing a new Comprehensive Master Plan for Beverly, PlanBeverly. This is expected to be a year-long process with ample opportunities for public input and engagement. Pursuant to M.G.L. Chapter 81D, the Planning Board votes to adopt a Master Plan. The Planning Board voted to adopt the Master Plan in December 2020.
Projects Under Review by the Planning Board
Plans for most projects submitted for review by the Planning Board can be found on the City's Projects and Development page. All project files can be reviewed at the Planning Department:
City Hall
3rd Floor
191 Cabot Street
Beverly, MA 01915
Updated Permit Application Procedures
Please note that due to the COVID-19 pandemic and per Governor Baker's emergency order regarding the submission and process of permit applications, the Planning Department and the respective boards and commissions overseen by the department - including the Planning Board - have established revised permit application procedures (PDF).