Government · Zoning Board
Zoning Board Approves Two Setback Permits
The Reading Zoning Board of Appeals unanimously approved two special permits for homeowners to rebuild nonconforming porches and decks deeper into required setbacks.
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ZBA Finalizes Pleasant Street Duplex Decision
Ashland's Zoning Board of Appeals finalized approval of a Pleasant Street duplex rebuild and pushed a 116-unit affordable housing hearing to July 28.
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Arlington ZBA Accepts Appleton Street Driveway Variance Withdrawal, Advances Two Addition Permits
ARLINGTON -- July 14, 2026, Arlington's Zoning Board of Appeals accepted the withdrawal of a variance application for a second driveway at 355 Appleton Street and closed public hearings on two separate addition
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ZBA approves four variances, continues Seventh Ave.
The Zoning Board of Appeals approved four variances and continued a fifth on July 13. Chairman Van Pech's board voted 5-0 for James Tessier's garage conversion at 16 Gibson Road, the Welches' addition at 25 Draper Street, and Salath Tek's roofed deck at 365 Princeton Boulevard.
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ZBA approves 96-unit Chelmsford Arms senior housing
The Zoning Board of Appeals approved a Chapter 40B permit for 96 affordable senior rental units at 1 Smith Street. The vote was unanimous. Attorney Melissa Robbins said all department comments had been resolved, and the Chelmsford Housing Authority site would be rebuilt.
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ZBA continues Sudbury Road teardown hearing
Concord's Zoning Board of Appeals continued a contested teardown-rebuild hearing and delayed a decision on a disputed accessory dwelling unit.
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Zoning Board Approves Whittier Road Addition
Reading's Zoning Board of Appeals approved a special permit for a second-story addition at 26 Whittier Road despite a side-yard setback short of town requirements.
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Tewksbury ZBA Unanimously Approves Deck and Garage Variances at June Hearing
TEWKSBURY -- June 25, 2026, Tewksbury Zoning Board approves two residential variances but flags potential lot-coverage snag on Shawsheen Street garage. The Zoning Board of Appeals voted unanimously at its June 25 meeting to
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Zoning Board Approves Mall Pathway Modifications
Watertown's Zoning Board of Appeals approved a revised landscaping and pathway plan for the Watertown Mall, closing out conditions from an April permit.
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ZBA approves porch permit, delays 40B hearing again
The Ashland Zoning Board of Appeals approved a special permit for a Roberts Road porch and pushed a 116-unit affordable housing hearing to July 14.
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