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Zoning Board

A collection of 40 issues

Somerville ZBA Approves Morrison Avenue Permit, Defers Linden Street Curb-Cut Vote

Somerville's Zoning Board of Appeals approved a special permit for a historic row house renovation and a technical front-door variance, then continued a contested curb-cut case to March.

Arlington ZBA closes Hodge Road hearing, punts on gas station bay definition

ARLINGTON -- February 10, 2026, Arlington's Zoning Board of Appeals advanced two cases and deadlocked on a third Tuesday, deferring a decision on a proposed third-bay addition at Eli's Service Station at 125 Broadway after members could not agree on whether a "service bay"

Tewksbury Zoning Board Approves Corner-Lot Setback Variance at 1 Charm Road

TEWKSBURY -- January 29, 2026, Tewksbury's Zoning Board of Appeals unanimously approved a residential setback variance at 1 Charm Road on January 29. Homeowner Joel Altavesta sought relief under Section 5.3.2 of the Tewksbury Zoning Bylaw to build a 15-by-24-foot master bedroom and bathroom,

Arlington Zoning Board Closes Hearing on Reed Street Front Porch Special Permit

ARLINGTON -- January 27, 2026, Arlington Zoning Board closes hearing on Reed Street porch special permit, final vote set for February 10. The Arlington Zoning Board of Appeals voted 5-0 on January 27 to close the public hearing for a special permit application from Bosina LLC for an open, unenclosed

Arlington ZBA Continues Boston Gas Take Station Hearing, Seeks More Information

ARLINGTON -- January 13, 2026, Arlington ZBA continues hearing on Boston Gas take station special permit, citing unresolved questions on trees and noise. The Arlington Zoning Board of Appeals voted 4-0 at its January 13 meeting to continue a public hearing on a special permit application by Boston Gas Company