The board approved the renewal of a special permit for Stephen and Jenna Leschuk, allowing them to maintain a temporary in-law apartment at their residence on Heritage Lane. The apartment, used by Mrs. Leschuk’s mother, complies with the town’s bylaws, remaining under 800 square feet and occupying less than one-third of the house’s area.

Conversely, a decision regarding a special permit for Michael Mole and Holly St. Peter to construct a porch was postponed. The application sought to build a porch closer to the front lot line than current zoning regulations allow. The delay arose from a failure to notify the property owner of a neighboring property, Yale Investments. The letter of notification was mistakenly sent to tenants instead of the owner. The board emphasized the importance of ensuring proper notification to avoid potential disputes or project reversals. The hearing will continue on May 19th after the correct notification is sent.