- MA
- Hampshire County
- 2/5/25
- 02/05/2025
- 48 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Hatfield Planning Board convened on February 5, 2025, to discuss significant amendments to the zoning bylaws concerning accessory dwelling units (ADUs). These changes aim to align local regulations with a new state law permitting detached ADUs, thereby promoting affordable housing. The board also tackled issues concerning historic district design standards and a straightforward Approval Not Required (ANR) application for a land parcel division.
- MA
- Hampshire County
- 1/8/25
- 01/08/2025
- 66 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Hatfield Planning Board meeting on January 8, 2025, was marked by discussions on a proposed pizza and pinball restaurant on West Street and detailed deliberations on updates to accessory dwelling unit (ADU) regulations. The meeting focused on a mix of zoning challenges, community impacts, and prospective housing developments.
- MA
- Hampshire County
- 11/6/24
- 11/06/2024
- 94 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Hatfield Planning Board meeting on November 6, 2024, focused heavily on the proposed commercial development on West Street, raising concerns about zoning compatibility and potential neighborhood disruptions. The board delved into zoning bylaws and discussed numerous community planning and infrastructure issues, including comprehensive planning, zoning, infrastructure, and land use.
- MA
- Hampshire County
- 9/4/24
- 09/04/2024
- 42 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Hatfield Planning Board’s recent meeting addressed issues including the proposed Zephyr Behavioral Healthcare facility, updates to the accessory dwelling unit (ADU) bylaw, and ongoing discussions about the town’s comprehensive plan.
- MA
- Hampshire County
- 5/2/24
- 05/02/2024
- 128 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Hatfield Planning Board meeting on May 2nd, 2024, was dominated by discussions on proposed construction projects, including a new industrial building by Western Earthworks LLC, and a sizable indoor tennis and pickleball facility. The debates focused on the potential impacts of these developments on stormwater management, traffic, noise, and the surrounding residential neighborhoods.