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TOWN OF L UNENBURG  
Office of the Planning Board  
 
 
Gregory Bittner, Chair   Tel: (978) 582-4147, ext 5 
Matthew Allison, Vice Chair   Fax: (978) 582-4353 
Kenneth Chenis, Clerk   960 Massachusetts Avenue 
David Prokowiew, Mbr.   Lunenburg, MA  01462 
Tanner Cole, Mbr. 
     Adam R. Burney 
     Land Use Director 
 
     Marjorie J. Boggio 
     Administrative Assistant 
Minutes 
July 9, 2018 
 
Meeting Posted: Yes  
Place: Town Hall, 17 Main Street, Lunenburg, MA  
Time:  6:30 PM 
 
Present:  Gregory Bittner, Matthew Allison, Kenneth Chenis, David Prokowiew, Tanner Cole, Adam R. Burney 
Also Present: Town Counsel Adam Costa 
 
Board Chair requested a Motion to enter Executive Session pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, § 21, to discuss strategy 
with respect to litigation, namely Town of Lu nenburg v. Settlers Solar, et al. , Worcester Superior Court 
Docket No. 1785CV01959 -D, and Settlers Solar, LLC, et al. v. Town of Lunenburg, et al. , Land Court Docket 
No. 17 MISC 000690 (HPS), where an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the l itigating position of 
the Town, to enter back into Regular Session . Kenneth Chenis Made the Motion to enter Executive Session, 
Seconded by M. Allison, Roll Call Vote, T. Cole, aye, D. Prokowiew, aye, K. Chenis, aye, M. Allison, aye, G. 
Bittner, aye. 
 
MINUTES APPROVAL:  
6/11/18- D. Prokowiew made Motion to accept, Seconded by M. Allison, K. Chenis abstained, vote passed 4-0. 
6/18/18 Executive- D. Prokowiew made Motion to approve , Seconded by K. Chenis, M. Allison abstained, vote passed 4 -
0. 
6/25/18- D. Prokowiew made Motion to accept, Seconded by M. Allison, all aye. 
6/25/18 Executive- D. Prokowiew made Motion to accept, Seconded by M. Allison, all aye.  
 
COMMITTEE REPORTS: 
Green Community Task Force- no meeting 
Capital Planning Committee- no meeting 
Storm Water Task Force-  319 grant submitted; will find out in September if funds approved. 
Agricultural Commission-  Next meeting July 12.  Commission sponsoring July 30 band concert. 
MJTC- Next meeting July 11. 
Open Space Ad Hoc Committee- Next meeting July 25. 
MRPC- no meeting 
Charter Review Committee- no update 
 
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DIRECTOR’S ITEMS:  
§250- 4.15. Solar Energy Systems- no update 
Recreational Marijuana Regulations -A. Burney noted that of the 150 ± responses so far, few favor prohibition.  Approximately 
1/3 of respondents wanted to prohibit retail, but more than 2/3 wanted no prohibition.  He wa s surprised at locations where 
respondents indicated it should be allowed and felt that maybe some of them didn’t understand the definition of various zoni ng 
districts.  The majority of respondents are looking for restriction, but no prohibition , with it being allowed in the Commercial and 
Office Park/Industrial Districts.  K. Chenis noted the Board has to carefully construct the bylaw to meet the Town’s nee ds and to 
also pass at town meeting.  A. Burney will work with Town Counsel on the bylaw language .  Some Board members felt there 
should be five (5) ballot questions, which would cover each use; if they are done all together, they may not pass  at town meeting.  
The Town should have the ability to prohibit based upon the use.   A. Burney was of the opinion that the zoning bylaw should be 
written to cover all of the uses.  He will provide some bylaw examples to the Board  and hopes to have a draft near completion by 
September.   
 
MEETING SCHEDULE 
July 23- D. Prokowiew noted he will not be available for this meeting. 
August 13 
August 27 
 
ONGOING ITEMS: 
Asian Imperial Restaurant, 5 & 9 Electric Avenue - A. Burney reviewed the plans, which indicate that the remainin g pavement 
on the abutting property is within the Town’s right-of-way and is not for patrons’ parking.  He will speak with the DPW Director. 
Village at Flat Hill, Drainage Review  & Enforcement- The trustees have responded to the Board’s 23 May 2018 enforcement 
letter and note that the required maintenance will be performed by the end of September.   
§250- 8.3. Board of Appeals- no update 
Economic Development -   A. Burney expects to hear from K. Chapman, MRPC, in the near future regarding the permitting 
guide. 
 
ADJOURNMENT: 8:35 PM 
 
 
 
Documents used at meeting: 
Minutes-   
    6/11/18 
    6/18/18 Executive 
    6/25/18 
    6/25/18 Executive 
Recreational Marijuana Survey Responses 
 
 
 
 
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