Chatham Zoning Board Grants Approval for Monomoy Community Services Building Renovations Amid Community Support

Overview: The Chatham Zoning Board of Appeals convened on February 13, 2025, approving several significant construction projects, including the renovation and expansion of the Monomoy Community Services (MCS) building. The board addressed various applications for special permits and variances.

Yarmouth Zoning Board Dismisses Petition Over Ownership Dispute, Approves Employee Housing Permit

Overview: The Yarmouth Zoning Board of Appeals convened on February 13, 2025, addressing a range of petitions, with the dismissal of a variance request due to an ownership dispute and the approval of a special permit for seasonal employee housing standing out as key developments. The board dismissed a petition from Steven Wilson regarding the use of camping equipment for year-round habitation due to improper filing and unresolved ownership disagreements. Concurrently, the board approved a request from Sandbar Management Incorporated to renew a special permit for seasonal employee housing at a local motel.

Piscataway Zoning Board Approves Compromise on Fence Setback for Corner Lot Homeowner

Overview: In a recent meeting, the Piscataway Township Zoning Board reached a decision on the application of Deep Kumar Patel, who requested a variance for a six-foot fence that was installed without the necessary permit. The board approved a compromise, allowing the fence to remain with a setback of 17.2 feet instead of the required 40 feet, following a discussion about the circumstances under which the fence was originally erected.

Boston Zoning Board of Appeals Approves New Restaurant in Jamaica Plain Amid Community Support

Overview: The Boston Zoning Board of Appeals convened to discuss various zoning appeals, with community support leading to the approval of a new restaurant, Biva Mipa, on Center Street, Jamaica Plain. Other topics included approval for a porch extension at a residential property.

Franklin Zoning Board Faces Challenges with Variance Requests Amid Attendance Issues

Overview: The Franklin Zoning Board’s recent meeting tackled several complex zoning applications, with the board grappling with attendance challenges and intricate use variance requests. Notably, the board dealt with three use variance applications, each requiring five affirmative votes, a situation complicated by the presence of only five members.