ZBA approves six special permits, continues two cases

Zoning Board of Appeals · Meeting of November 2, 2026

BELMONT — The Belmont Zoning Board of Appeals granted six special permits and continued two cases on Nov. 2. Chair Casey Williams led a full board that approved a home speech therapy practice at 74 Shaw Road with weekday 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. hours and driveway parking, plus work at 63 Berwick Road, 415 Concord Ave., 329 Mill St., 239 Beech St. and 295 Marsh St. The Mill, Beech and Marsh approvals were unanimous. Neighbors opposed a built dormer at 53 Chester Road, which has a 6.3-foot side setback against the required 10 feet, and the board continued it for elevations.

The 23 White Street appeal was also continued to Dec. 7.

In the full story:

• Opening and Panel
• Case 26-21: 23 White Street Administrative Appeal
• Case 26-29: 74 Shaw Road Speech Therapy
• Case 26-30: 53 Chester Road Dormer
• Case 26-31: 63 Berwick Road Rear Porch
• Case 26-32: 415 Concord Ave. Second Story
• Case 26-33: 329 Mill Street Sunroom
• Case 26-34: 239 Beech Street Second Story
• Case 26-35: 295 Marsh Street Second Story
• Minutes, 2027 Calendar and New Business
• Who Was There
• Organizations And Documents Referenced
• The complete report: 2,178 words

Source: the Zoning Board of Appeals meeting of November 2, 2026, reported from the official video recording and transcript.

Checked against the record: before publication this article was automatically compared with the meeting transcript.