The responsibilities of the Planning Board are established by Mass General Law and include:
• Adopting a master plan and official map of the town;
• Adopting subdivision rules and participating in definitive plan reviews;
• Drafting and submitting zoning amendments to town voters for consideration;
• Holding public hearings and reporting on such zoning amendments;
• Serving as special permit granting authority;
• Recommending roads for municipal consideration;
• Serving as site plan review authority.
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