Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting - October 27, 2026

The Zoning Board of Appeals met on October 27, 2026, to review variance petitions and administrative matters. In the first case, petition ZAV 26-10 regarding 11 Main Avenue, the board received a letter from the property owner claiming the variance application for a Class 3 auto license with repair components had been filed without his authorization or valid signature. After hearing from the applicant's representative Christian Fallon, the board voted unanimously to continue the hearing to November 17, 2026, requesting the owner's presence or verified authorization.

The board then considered and approved two residential variance petitions where concrete foundation slabs had already been poured within required setbacks. Petition ZAV 26-9 was approved for Brendan Fitzpatrick at 14 Citadel Way to allow a 320-square-foot shed 9.7 feet from the rear lot line instead of the required 20 feet, subject to stormwater management conditions. Petition ZAV 26-8 was approved for Jason Melo at 516 Fisher Road to allow a 20-by-30-foot shed 7.6 feet from the property line instead of the required 10 feet, supported by an endorsement letter from the abutting neighbor. The board also approved meeting minutes from multiple prior sessions and held a discussion regarding new Massachusetts state variance standards implemented on July 1, 2026.

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