Chatham Zoning Board Approves New Dunkin’ Sign Amid Property Tax Concerns

Overview: The Chatham Zoning Board of Appeals meeting on December 18, 2025, addressed several applications, including the approval of a new sign for a Dunkin’ location on Main Street, an extensive discussion about a residential renovation on East Road, and various other property-related applications. The board tackled issues ranging from zoning compliance to the timing of construction activities.

Falmouth Zoning Board Grapples with Special Permits and Definitions Amidst Community Concerns

Overview: The Falmouth Zoning Board meeting focused on various applications for special permits, with considerable time dedicated to discussions about a proposed contractor’s yard on Thomas B. Landers Road and a residential redevelopment on Crystal Springs Avenue. The board navigated complex zoning bylaws, debated the implications of these developments, and addressed community concerns regarding compliance and notification processes.

Raritan Zoning Board Faces Jurisdictional Questions Over Signage Dispute

Overview: In a recent meeting of the Raritan Zoning Board, discussion centered on an application by DCX Docs Raveren Urban Renewal LLC involving signage for a county distribution center. The meeting revealed jurisdictional uncertainties and raised questions about zoning regulations’ interpretation, highlighting the need for clear communication between the zoning and planning boards.

Fall River Zoning Board Approves Variances for River Investment Properties Project

Overview: The Fall River Zoning Board of Appeals approved several variance requests during its December 18, 2025, meeting, including an application by River Investment Properties LLC to modify a non-conforming structure on East Main Street. The board also addressed other significant variance requests and discussed future meeting logistics.

Jackson Zoning Board Approves Pole Barn Amid Complex Zoning Discussions

Overview: The Jackson Zoning Board recently approved a variance for the construction of a pole barn on a residential property, while also navigating a range of zoning compliance issues related to other applications. Key points of the meeting included discussions on the necessity of variances for a proposed mobile concrete batch plant and the challenges of dealing with non-compliant structures such as sheds and fences on residential properties.