Planning Board

Meeting Schedule - Meeting dates, agendas, deadlines, minutes and links to filings can be found here.

Recent Filings with the Planning Board

Remote Meetings: The Planning Board may choose to conducted a meeting via remote means if circumstance warrant. This means that members of the public body as well as members of the public may access a meeting with the following link: https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/472675877

Every effort will be made to ensure that the public can adequately access the proceedings in real time, via technological means. In the event that we are unable to do so, despite best efforts, we will post of the Town’s website an audio or video recording, transcript, or other comprehensive record of the proceedings as soon as possible after the meeting.


Planning Board Applications

Planning Board Fees

Zoning Use Regulations


Other Boards/Committees under Planning Department

Zoning Board of Appeals - Zoning Compliance Review

Design Review Committee - Sign and Architectural Design Review


The Sturbridge Planning Board was established under Chapter 41, Section 81-A of the Massachusetts General Laws. The responsibilities of the Planning Board are varied and are governed by the General Laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. These responsibilities include activities such as acting as the Special Permit Granting Authority, reviewing and approving Subdivision Plans, and reviewing Subdivision Approval Not Required Plans. In addition, this Board has the responsibility of developing various long-term planning tools for the community such as the Zoning Bylaw, Rules and Regulations, Subdivision Regulations, Master Plans, Community Plans and other similar documents that are used by the town to help guide and manage growth.

Board Members
The Sturbridge Planning Board consists of seven members that are appointed by the Town Administrator for five year terms.


Staff Contacts

Name Title Phone
Jean M. Bubon, AICP Town Planner 508-347-2508
Jeneé Lacy Administrative Assistant

Board Members

Name Title
David Bourbeau Member
Dane LaBonte Member
Sue Waters Vice Chair/Clerk
Charles Blanchard Chair
Walter Hersee Member
Brad Goodwin Member
Taylor Stedman Member