The topic that consumed most of the board’s attention involved the request for the acceptance of Draper Street as a public way. The street, currently private, has been the subject of a petition supported by local residents. However, the Planning Board opted to delay a decision until a detailed utility infrastructure analysis could be provided by the Department of Community Utilities. A letter from residents Larry and Jennifer Dylan advocating for the street’s acceptance, citing essential services such as waste removal and snow plowing, was entered into the record. Despite the delay, this item highlighted the community’s engagement with local governance and the complexities of city planning.

In another significant agenda item, representatives from National Grid presented their Chapter 91 waterways license application to authorize the addition of electrical transmission lines over the Taunton River. The board received the correspondence and, after minimal discussion, moved to endorse the application. This project involves separating two existing 115 KV transmission lines with additional structures for improved functionality.