Mattapoisett Planning Board — June 1, 2026

The Mattapoisett Planning Board met on June 1, 2026, to address site plan approvals, an Approval Not Required (ANR) plan, an informal resident inquiry, and an extended dialogue regarding town housing. The board began by reviewing revised site and stormwater plans presented by John Gregory of Tata & Howard alongside Water and Sewer Department Superintendent Henry Rinaldi for a new departmental facility at 15 Industrial Drive. Following adjustments to the infiltration basin sizing, utility layout, and the addition of three sediment forebays for stormwater pretreatment, the board voted 4-0-0 to approve the plan.

The board then reviewed an ANR plan for 41 Fairhaven Road (Map 17, Lot 103), presented by Matt Leone of Schneider, Davignon & Leone on behalf of applicants Patrick and Sharon Costello. The application sought to divide a 64,329-square-foot lot into two parcels, utilizing an earlier Zoning Board of Appeals special permit granting historic RR-15 zoning status to Lot 1 while placing Lot 2 under RR-45 zoning with a condition to raze an existing 1935 dwelling. The board endorsed the ANR plan in a 3-0-1 vote, with the chair dissenting against creative zoning applications. Subsequently, resident Jessica Grimaldi appeared before the board regarding paving an unpaved 200-foot private stretch of Appaloosa Lane; the board advised that paving a private road at private expense did not require planning board approval.

The meeting concluded with a lengthy public discussion initiated by resident Liz DiCarlo concerning affordable housing, the state Chapter 40B 10% statutory threshold (which Mattapoisett meets at only 2.4%), and the defeat of the board's proposed cottage cluster zoning bylaw at town meeting. Board members and newly elected Selectwoman Nicole discussed the distinction between state-subsidized affordable housing and moderately priced market-rate workforce housing, Chapter 40R options, and community engagement. The board then unanimously approved the May 18 meeting minutes and adjourned.

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