New Development in Somerset, Massachusetts
139 development projects are moving through Somerset, Massachusetts's planning and zoning pipeline so far in 2026 — led by civic actions (61), commercial (5), residential (2), institutional/public (2). Boardwalk indexes each from the source city meeting record, typically 12–24 months before a building permit exists. Data updated 2026-09-13.
Data through September 13, 2026 · Updated September 14, 2026 · America/Denver · Refreshed weekly
Planning & zoning stage · 12–24 months before constructionSomerset projects (YTD 2026)
139
Project categories
5
Top type
Civic Actions
U.S. projects indexed (YTD)
1,043,213
Somerset development by the numbers
| Project type | Projects (YTD) |
|---|---|
| Civic Actions | 61 |
| Commercial | 5 |
| Residential | 2 |
| Institutional/Public | 2 |
| Infrastructure | 1 |
What new projects are filed in Somerset right now?
| Project | Location | Type | Latest action | Meeting date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swansea Friends Meeting House Restoration | Somerset, MA (City-level) | Institutional/Public | under review | 2026-08-06 |
| Taco Bell Planned Development | Assessors Map A9, Lot 226, Somerset, MA | Civic Actions,Commercial | continued | 2026-07-23 |
| Joseph Carvalho | 1801 Read St., Somerset, MA | Residential,Civic Actions | under review | 2026-06-25 |
| DDO New England, LLC (Taco Bell) | 79 N. Main Street, Mansfield, MA | Commercial,Civic Actions | continued | 2026-06-25 |
| Taco Bell Fast-Food Restaurant | 721 G.A.R. Hwy., Somerset, Somerset, MA | Commercial | approved | 2026-06-23 |
| Slade's Ferry Crossing Mixed-Use Redevelopment Area | Approximate location - Defined by Brayton Avenue in the west, Newhill Avenue in the north, the Taunton River to the east and the intersection of Riverside Avenue (Route 138)/ Wilbur Avenue (Route 103) and Brayton Avenue in the south., Somerset, MA | Civic Actions | under review | 2026-06-22 |
| Fairfield Suites Development | Somerset, MA (City-level) | Commercial | — | 2026-06-22 |
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Recent Somerset projects by entitlement status
| Status in pipeline | Recent projects |
|---|---|
| Under review | 3 |
| Continued | 2 |
| Approved | 1 |
Somerset development — frequently asked questions
- How many development projects are happening in Somerset, Massachusetts?
- Boardwalk has indexed 139 development projects in Somerset, Massachusetts year-to-date in 2026, led by civic actions (61). Data refreshes weekly from source city and county meeting records.
- How early does Boardwalk surface Somerset projects?
- At the planning and zoning stage — typically 12 to 24 months before a building permit or construction bid exists. Each record is captured from the source city council or planning commission packet.
- Which county is Somerset in?
- Somerset is in Bristol County, Massachusetts.