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- MA
- Essex County
- 10/20/25
- 10/20/2025
- 80 Minutes
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Overview: The Danvers Zoning Board convened to deliberate on several pressing zoning matters, with focus placed on the approval of a special permit to convert a two-family dwelling into a three-family dwelling at 9 MacArthur Boulevard. This decision came amid extensive discussion about parking configurations and the impact of such changes on the neighborhood. Other notable cases included a variance request for additional signage for a new hotel and ongoing compliance issues with a contractor’s yard.
- MA
- Essex County
- 10/6/25
- 10/06/2025
- 150 Minutes
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- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Danvers Zoning Board convened recently to deliberate on several zoning matters, with a focus on a proposed signage package for the industrial property on Silven Street. The board approved a variance for new signage, despite issues with previous permits and ongoing resident concerns about noise and traffic. Other topics included discussions on a variance for a mobile home placement and signage for a new Raising Cane’s restaurant.
- MA
- Essex County
- 9/22/25
- 09/22/2025
- 80 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Danvers Zoning Board meeting centered on a discussion about converting a two-family dwelling into a three-family unit at 9 MacArthur Boulevard. The proposal sparked debate due to parking and setback concerns, ultimately leading the board to delay a decision. The McCormacks, represented by attorney James Cippetta, sought a special permit for the conversion. While the architectural design was in line with zoning regulations, parking arrangements proved contentious.
- MA
- Essex County
- 9/8/25
- 09/08/2025
- 118 Minutes
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- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Danvers Zoning Board’s recent meeting was marked by an in-depth examination of a special permit request for storage containers by EDM Construction on Popes Lane, alongside community concerns about zoning compliance and neighborhood disturbances. The deliberations highlighted the complexities of zoning regulations, the challenges of maintaining community standards, and the ongoing struggle to balance business operations with residential quality of life.
- MA
- Essex County
- 8/25/25
- 08/25/2025
- 79 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Danvers Zoning Board of Appeals meeting primarily focused on a proposal by MJS Property Group LLC to develop a contractor’s yard on Pope’s Lane, which included requests for a variance and special permit to manage the placement of storage containers on the site during construction. Safety and compliance with local bylaws emerged as major concerns, particularly regarding fuel storage and the long-term implications of granting a variance.