Planning Department

Overview

The Planning Department consists of a five-member appointed board and a Planning Director. Its goal is to balance social, environmental and economic interests to ensure an orderly and sustainable future for the Town.

The Planning Board is responsible for:

  • Reviewing development plans - Submitted to the Board by applicants who want to develop their land for residential, commercial, or other purposes. The procedures for reviewing and approving or disapproving such plans are spelled out in State laws (statutes) and local ordinances.
  • Guiding the process of making Zoning Amendments - Over time, local ordinances may no longer serve the vision of how Randolph wants to grow. Amending zoning ordinances is a detailed process conducted to make sure the public has sufficient opportunity to provide input. Final approval is voted on by the Town Council.
  • Establishing a Master Plan - Boards are responsible for the creation and updating of the town Master or Comprehensive plan. Having a Master Plan is helpful for designing zoning amendments, identifying open space priorities, achieving economic development goals, addressing housing and transportation issues and bringing all aspects of town government together under one coordinated plan.
  • Regulating the subdivision of land - The Board manages all requests to divide tracts of land into two or more lots ensuring compliance with the Subdivision Control Law (Mass. General Law) and the Subdivision Rules and Regulations of the Randolph.


Meetings

  • Typically the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of every month. See the posted meeting schedule.
  • Meetings may be attended in person or via Zoom until further notice

Link to join the meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81987961210

Please email the Planning office or call them at 781-961-0936 with any questions regarding video connections, hearings and meeting schedules.

Agendas & Minutes

Agendas are available prior to the meetings. Minutes are available following approval.

View Most Recent Agendas and Minutes

View Historical Agendas and Minutes

Members

Staff Contacts

  • Michelle Tyler, Director
  • Jen Austrino, Clerk

Board Members

  • Alexandra Alexopoulos
  • Tony Plizga - Chairman
  • Lou Sahlu
  • Nereyda Santos-Pina
  • Pete Taveira