The Planning Board received a Preliminary Plan for Subdivision at 105 Old Post Road on January 29, 2026.
The Planning Board was told by BlueWave that they are expecting to propose a Large Scale Ground Mounted Solar Installation for the property at 105 Old Post Road, but we have not yet received an application for Site Plan Review. The receipt of a Preliminary Plan for Subdivision has the effect of freezing zoning on that parcel. Even if Worthington changes our zoning bylaw, the applicant will be able to move forward with the zoning bylaw in effect as of January 29, 2026.
During the Special Town Meeting on February 24, 2026, a question was asked about the case law supporting zoning freezes resulting from the submission of Preliminary Plans of Subdivision. Town Counsel cited a case he referred to as “Broken Stone” from 2000. More information about that case can be found here at findlaw.com or here at justia.com.