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- Hampden County
- 6/23/25
- 06/24/2025
- 26 Minutes
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Overview: During the latest Southwick Zoning Board of Appeals meeting, members engaged in a discussion about a potential new peer review process aimed at evaluating board members. This process, proposed to be effective from April 1, 2024, would allow board members to assess each other and provide feedback, which would then be confidentially compiled and possibly influence reappointments. While the intention is to address any issues with board members constructively, there was concern over the complexity and necessity of such a system. One member expressed skepticism, noting that board members are volunteers and that mandatory evaluations might deter participation.
- MA
- Hampden County
- 6/9/25
- 06/10/2025
- 30 Minutes
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Overview: The Southwick Zoning Board of Appeals held a meeting on June 9th, during which they approved several variances for a property on Lake View Street, allowing the conversion of a carport into a garage and the addition of a shed. The board navigated complex zoning bylaws and property dimensions to reach a unanimous decision.
- MA
- Hampden County
- 4/28/25
- 04/29/2025
- 22 Minutes
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Overview: During a recent Southwick Zoning Board of Appeals meeting, a portion of the discussion focused on a homeowner’s proposal for a carport and addition on Feeding Hill Road. The homeowner seeks to expand their residence by adding a 16-foot extension and constructing a carport for vehicle storage, which requires multiple variances due to property line setbacks. The board debated the feasibility and implications of the project, weighing the homeowner’s needs against zoning regulations and neighborhood aesthetics.
- MA
- Hampden County
- 1/27/25
- 01/28/2025
- 51 Minutes
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Overview: The Southwick Zoning Board of Appeals convened to address multiple variance requests concerning deck constructions at 54 and Berkshire Avenue. The meeting revealed discussions about property line distances, construction methodologies, and neighborly relations, ultimately resulting in unanimous approvals for the variances requested.
- MA
- Hampden County
- 1/13/25
- 01/14/2025
- 52 Minutes
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Overview: The Southwick Zoning Board of Appeals meeting focused on several variance requests, with attention given to Richard Paxton’s proposal to construct a garage at his property on Fenton Drive. The board grappled with balancing zoning regulations, neighborhood aesthetics, and the practical needs of applicants. Discussions also touched on wetland considerations for another project and brief updates on accessory dwelling units.