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The Docket · Government Meeting · DKT-2026-001288

On the agenda: Ashland meeting — Data Center (Aug 27)

Past  ⚠ Agenda Watch  Ashland, Massachusetts · Thursday, August 27, 2026 — 2 months ago

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The published agenda for the August 27, 2026 meeting contains: "Data Center". The meeting has passed. The agenda stays here as a permanent public record.

WhenThursday, August 27, 2026
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WhereAshland, Massachusetts
On the record“Data Center”

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Planning Board
Meeting Agenda
Thursday, August 27, 2026 at 7:15 PM
Location: Ashland Town Hall, Second Floor Select Board Hearing Room
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1. 7:15 PM – Call Meeting to Order
2. Chair/Clerk’s Report
3. Public Comment
4. Public Hearings
a. 167-169 Pleasant Street – Site Plan Review
The Planning Board will hear the petition of James MacDonald requesting Site Plan Review
per Chapter 40A, Section 6 of the Massachusetts Zoning Act and Chapter 282, 9.4 (Site Plan
Review). The applicant seeks to demolish an existing duplex and build a new duplex with
attached one-car garages for each unit. The plan includes an expansion of the parking area,
adding more spaces and a second curb-cut and driveway. The building and lot are preexisting non-conforming. The property in question is located at 167-169 Pleasant Street,
Assessors Map 13, Lot 68, in the Residential B zone.
5. Other
a. Data Centers Zoning
b. Planning Board Task List
c. Organization of the Comprehensive Plan Implementation Committee
d. Design Review Committee
6. Reports
a. Community Preservation Committee
THIS AGENDA WAS POSTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF MGL 30A §§18-25 AND APPROVED BY THE TOWN CLERK’S OFFICE ON:
8/20/2026 2:02:31 PM

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b. Metro West Regional Collaborative
c. Comprehensive Plan Implementation Committee
7. Administrative Matters
a. Planning Updates
● Ongoing & New Projects
● Update on 40Bs and SHI
b. Minutes Review: August 13
c. Upcoming Meetings: September 10
8. Adjournment

THIS AGENDA WAS POSTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF MGL 30A §§18-25 AND APPROVED BY THE TOWN CLERK’S OFFICE ON:
8/20/2026 2:02:31 PM

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  • Agenda Watch · Aug 23, 2026
  • DeFlock research desk · Aug 23, 2026

Permanent ID DKT-2026-001288 — this record is never deleted.

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  • Aug 23, 2026 Filed on the Docket
  • Aug 23, 2026 Full document archived — public record
  • Sep 18, 2026 Record updated
  • Sep 18, 2026 Corroborated by another source DeFlock research desk

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