Planning Board continues development hearings, classifies Walmart sign major
Bellingham Planning Board continues development cycle to May 14. The board unanimously postponed hearings on a proposed back lot division at 40 Grove Street, an industrial building at 316 Hartford Avenue, and two Hartford Avenue retail projects (a 10,000-square-foot retail building and a
Planning Board · Meeting of April 9, 2026
Bellingham Planning Board continues development cycle to May 14. The board unanimously postponed hearings on a proposed back lot division at 40 Grove Street, an industrial building at 316 Hartford Avenue, and two Hartford Avenue retail projects (a 10,000-square-foot retail building and a 3,500-square-foot bank with drive-through) proposed by Rte. 85 Realty Corp., extending the final decision deadline to May 29. The board also unanimously classified Walmart's proposed sign expansion at 250 Hartford Avenue—seeking a height increase to approximately 115 feet during a store remodel—as a major modification requiring additional review.
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Source: the Planning Board meeting of April 9, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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