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TOWN OF LUNENBURG
Office of the Planning Board
Matthew Brenner Chair
Timothy Willsmer Vice Chair
Amanda Reid Clerk
Matthew Allison Member
Vacancy Member
Tel: (978) 582-4146, opt. 5
Fax: (978) 582-4353
960 Massachusetts Ave
Lunenburg, MA 01462
Jasmin Farinacci – Land Use Director
Logan O’Connell – Admin Asst.
MINUTES
2025-06-09
CALL TO ORDER / PLEDGE
Chair M. Brenner called the meeting to order at 6:00 P.M. The pledge of allegiance was led by M. Allison.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Kim Duffy (1479 Mass Ave, member of Master Plan Steering Committee) discussed problems with the 
MPSC making quorum. Noted difficulty having successful discussions about what the currently proposed 
master plan is. Noted that certain groups aren’t on the committee despite the plan having content relating 
to them (i.e. Open Space, Agricultural Commission). Recommended retaining current composition while 
decreasing quorum of voting members to 5 & designating the remaining 8 members as alternates.
M. Brenner and T. Willsmer briefly discussed the board’s ability to re-define a quorum of a subcommittee. 
Opted for further discussion after public hearings.
CHAIR / DIRECTOR’S REPORT
Per Chair M. Brenner: Jasmin Farinacci has joined as Interim Planning Dir, providing technical planning 
services for the town. Position of “Land Use Director” not posted yet, role is potentially being restructured.
Board will hold two “public information sessions” on MBTA Communities Act compliance options at the 
Eagle House. Will outline the pros and cons of each choice (including non-compliance) and then invite 
public discussion. Dates are 2025-06-11 at 9:30 A.M and 2025-06-16 at 6:00 P.M.
(Out of order): On 06-23 the Board will vote on which option to implement. Over the summer, the 
consultant (Community Scale) will draft that choice into bylaw and review it with the State for “pre-
approval”.
APPOINTMENTS
Board Reorganization
MEETING POSTED: Yes
ADDRESS: Town Hall – 17 Main St, Lunenburg, MA 01462
TIME: 6:00 P.M.
PRESENT:
ABSENT:
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Chair M. Brenner asked for informal preferences before formal nominations. M. Brenner, A. Reid and T. 
Willsmer willing to retain current positions. T. Willsmer offered to replace Glenn McLeod’s vacancy as 
Open Space Committee rep.
M. Allison running for Chair. Opined there was a disconnect with previous Town Management during his 
tenure, and that the Board’s responsibilities under State law weren’t being completely fulfilled. 
Complimented M. Brenner’s leadership throughout difficult staff turnover, but emphasized need for 
technical expertise and accuracy. Also willing to stay on Municipal Building Design Committee.
(Out of order): M. Brenner also running for Chair. Noted 2 consecutive years in the role & the high number 
of “irons in the fire” he’d like to continue handling. Agreed that Board needed to be actively planning, i.e. 
pursuing 40B and 40R districts or using Planned Urban Developments for mixed use.
The Board briefly discussed the nomination process. They opted to formally nominate all positions and then 
vote on each after all nominations were made.
Motion: T. Willsmer, to nominate M. Brenner as Chair.
Second: A. Reid
Vote: Failed 2-2-0. (M. Allison and A. Reid Nay).
Motion: A. Reid, to nominate M. Allison as Chair.
Second: M. Brenner
Vote: Failed 2-2-0. (M. Brenner & T. Willsmer Nay).
Motion: A. Reid, to nominate T. Willsmer as Vice Chair.
Second: M. Brenner
Vote: Voice vote, passed unanimously.
Motion: M. Allison, to nominate A. Reid as Clerk.
Second: T. Willsmer
Vote: Voice vote, passed unanimously.
Motion: T. Willsmer, to nominate A. Reid as Rep to Montachusett Regional Planning Commission.
Second: M. Brenner
Vote: Voice vote, passed unanimously.
Motion: T. Willsmer, to nominate A. Reid as Rep to Montachusett Joint Transportation Committee.
Second: M. Allison
Vote: Voice vote, passed unanimously.
Motion: T. Willsmer, to nominate M. Brenner as Rep to Capital Planning Committee.
Second: A. Reid
Vote: Voice vote, passed unanimously.
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Motion: A. Reid, to nominate T. Willsmer as Rep to Open Space Committee.
Second: M. Brenner
Vote: Voice vote, passed unanimously.
Motion: A. Reid, to nominate T. Willsmer as Rep to Stormwater Task Force.
Second: M. Brenner
Vote: Voice vote, passed unanimously.
Motion: T. Willsmer, to nominate M. Brenner as Rep to Economic Development Committee.
Second: A. Reid
Vote: Voice vote, passed unanimously.
Motion: A. Reid, to nominate T. Willsmer as Rep to Master Plan Steering Committee
Second: M. Brenner
Vote: Voice vote, passed unanimously.
The Board discussed how to resolve a split vote for Chair. Chair M. Brenner believes the position remains 
as-is without a successful majority vote, but will keep put it on the agenda indefinitely until it’s resolved. 
Will try to get procedural clarification before next meeting.
Open Space Committee – Discussion of Chapter 61A Procedures
Michael Toohill called the meeting of the Open Space Committee to order.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
123 Main St – Site Plan Approval (OPENGOV_ID)
CLERK_NAME read the public hearing notice. The public hearing was opened at OPEN_TIME P.M.
Motion: member_Name, to Motion_Content
Second: SECOND_NAME.
Voice vote, passed unanimously.
456 Any Rd – Special Permit, Stormwater Management Permit (OPENGOV_ID)
(Out of order). The Board received a prior request for continuance from the applicant. Chair M. Brenner 
and L. O’Connell discussed whether to formally open the hearing and continue it or defer opening to the 
next meeting to avoid Mullin Rule quorum issues. The Board never officially opened the hearing for these. 
Continued to 2025-06-09 at 6:05 P.M.
Motion: T. Willsmer, to continue the public hearings for 1083 Northfield Rd Special Permit & 
Stormwater Management Permits to 2025-06-09 at 6:05 P.M.
Second: A. Reid
Vote: Voice vote, passed unanimously.
BOARD DISCUSSIONS
Discussion Item 1
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COMMITTEE REPORTS
Master Plan Steering Committee
Per Vice Chair T. Willsmer – 
Open Space Committee
Per G. McLeod – 
Municipal Bldg. Design Committee
Per M. Allison – 
Capital Planning Committee
Per Chair M. Brenner – 
Economic Development Committee
Per G. McLeod – 
Storm Water Task Force
Per Vice Chair T. Willsmer – 
Montachusett Regional Planning Commission
Per Clerk A. Reid – 
Montachusett Joint Transportation Committee
Per Clerk A. Reid – 
MINUTES APPROVAL
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Motion: M_NAME, to MOTION_CONTNET
Second: SECOND_NAME
Vote: Passed 0-0
MEETING SCHEDULE
Upcoming meetings are MTG_ONE and MTG_TWO at 6:00 P.M.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None at this time.
BOARD COMMENT / CONCERNS
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ADJOURNMENT
Motion: M_NAME, to adjourn.
Second: SECOND_NAME
Vote: Voice vote, passed unanimously.
Meeting adjourned 8:29 P.M.
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Minutes by Logan O’Connell, Admin Asst.
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