Devens Enterprise Commission

The Devens Enterprise Commission provides essential government functions for the Devens Regional Enterprise Zone. The Commission consists of 12 members and 4 associate or alternate positions and is made up of residents and professionals from Devens and the surrounding region who have proven expertise in industrial development, housing, finance, business, real estate, environment, planning, transportation or municipal government. The Commission oversees zoning, subdivision, historic district and conservation commission regulatory powers for Devens and exercises the powers of a special permit granting authority, zoning board of appeals and of a planning board for the purposes of regulating land use. The commission also acts as the local licensing board (alcohol and flammables/combustibles) as well as the board of health for Devens. To carry out these essential functions and services, the Commission employs a number of staff and consultants in various capacities.