Planning Board
Meetings
- 3rd Wednesday of the Month @ 7:00 P.M. (Other meetings as posted)
- Town Hall, Sargent Auditorium (Upper Level)
- 2 School Street
- Merrimac, MA 01860
- Unless otherwise posted.
MBTA Zoning By-Law
MBTA Overlay District Zoning Map
2002 Master Plan
Cannabis Social Equity
Permitting Process:
The Planning Board is the Department for marijuana permitting in the Town of Merrimac and can assist applicants in obtaining additional information about the applications and procedures below.
1. Host Community Agreement – Contact the Select Board to inquire about a Host Community Agreement. If available, you may apply by submitting a one-page summary of the request that includes the Company name, ownership information, proposed location of the facility, description of the building, type of facility and any proof of social equity or economic empowerment applicant status (please see Policy for more details on types of applicants given priority consideration).
2. Before requesting a host community agreement with the Town, the Applicant should consider the Town’s zoning requirements to determine whether the proposed location is suitable for the facility. To determine location eligibility, please review the Merrimac Zoning Map and Marijuana Zoning Bylaws.
3. If you are awarded an HCA with the Town, you will be required to fill out the following applications, which will require notice to abutters and a public hearing; Application for Special Permit and Application for Site Plan Review.
4. Once all other approvals have been granted, you will be required to apply for a building permit.