The Plainville Planning Board voted unanimously to close a public hearing and approve a final earth-removal special permit for 128 Washington Street and 0 Everett Skinner Road, with engineer Paul Brodmerkle presenting phase V excavation plans that the Board of Health had cleared. The board also
Finance Committee hears from departmental liaisons on budget matters. Chair Mark Johnson absent; Acting Chair Nicholas Sammarco presided via Teams. Library Director Melissa Campbell reported electricity costs rising to $24,000 annually due to heat pump usage and noted a 14 percent increase in
Plainville Council on Aging plans spring programming and requests parking expansion from the Department of Public Works. Chairperson Donna DiFiore oversaw board scheduling of a sold-out Valentine's lunch on February 11, a Wills and Trusts presentation on February 17, and a St. Patrick's Day
Plainville approves 26-unit Police Station mixed-use development with conservation permit. The Conservation Commission voted 6-0 to issue the permit to Hellas Ventures LLC at 157 South Street for the former Police and Fire station. The commission separately advanced proposed dock-construction
Select Board approves street improvements, appoints Jordan to committee. The Plainville Select Board unanimously approved a street layout alteration for portions of Messenger and Taunton Streets and appointed Gabriela Jordan, former Foxborough assistant planner, to the Community Preservation
Plainville Finance Committee approves Animal Control transfer, confronts $3.6M health insurance gap. Chaired by Mark Johnson, the committee unanimously backed the transfer to fund a new Animal Control vehicle, with the revolving fund holding an $89,000 balance. Ms. Hebert presented the town's
Jackson School Council advances parent survey for March release. The council approved prior minutes and discussed the 2025-2026 School Improvement Plan during the meeting at Jackson School, reviewing math data and refining a parent feedback survey. Members determined the survey should assess family
Keep Plainville Beautiful approves $1,200 trailer wrap, plans spring events. The five-member committee unanimously authorized the purchase from The Wrap Guy for a vehicle wrap featuring the group's logo and photographs, with wording crediting LVJ Trailers and Kristine Moore Photography. Members
Finance Committee reviews DPW budget and capital equipment purchases for roads and water infrastructure. The DPW reported spending $1.2 million to $1.3 million on paving 17 roads, including neighborhoods off South Street left untouched for more than 60 years. Capital equipment purchases include a
Planning Board approves 26-unit mixed-use development on South Street with one dissent. The board voted 4-1 to approve the special permit and site plan for a Town Center District development at 157 South Street after the applicant, represented by Dan Campbell of Level Design Group, reduced unit
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