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Zoning Board of Appeals

Meetings of the Zoning Board of Appeals are open to the public. MeetingWatch transcribes and analyzes every session.

9 meetings tracked 86% responsive ↗ Latest Jul 13 History since Mar 2026
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Last meetings at a glance.
Jul 13 · Routine › Jun 22 · Routine › Jun 8 · Routine › May 28 · Routine › May 11 · Routine ›
Community responsiveness
86% ↗ improving
6 addressed · 0 partial · 1 unaddressed
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9 analyzed, most recent first
Monday, July 13, 2026
While one item drew spirited opposition from a neighbor, the board remained unified in its decisions and the meeting proceeded without internal disagreement.
1 public comment 6 decisions awaiting minutes Routine
Monday, June 22, 2026
256.2 Market Street Commercial Development — Approval of variances for build-to lines and high-security fencing for an industrial/office facility.
6 decisions awaiting minutes Routine Zoning Change
Site plan showing proposed building setbacks and trolley pathway
Monday, June 8, 2026
ZBA-2026-15: 123 University Ave Conversion — Conversion of an existing building into two commercial units and twelve studio apartments
3 decisions awaiting minutes Routine Zoning Change
Site plan diagram for Mansur Street variance
Thursday, May 28, 2026
71 Woolley Street Density and Parking — Reduction of required parking by nearly 50% (from 60 to 31 spaces) for a 30-unit complex.
1 public comment 3 decisions awaiting minutes Routine Zoning Change
Site plan and architectural drawings for 14 Jeanne D'Arc Street variance
Monday, May 11, 2026
Urban Density and Zoning Shifts — Potential shift toward higher density in line with neighboring communities, as noted by board members.
1 public comment 5 decisions awaiting minutes Routine Zoning Change
Monday, April 27, 2026
Increased density and parking scarcity at University Avenue — Significant increase in residential density (up to 12 units in one project) without dedicated parking infrastructure.
1 public comment 4 decisions 1 not addressed awaiting minutes Routine Zoning Change
Monday, April 13, 2026
Commercial vehicle use at 1570 Middlesex Street — Potential increase in street parking congestion and changes to neighborhood traffic safety/drainage.
2 public comments 6 decisions awaiting minutes Routine Zoning Change
Monday, March 23, 2026
Residential Lot Splitting and Density — Potential for increased density and change in neighborhood character through lot subdivision.
1 public comment 5 decisions awaiting minutes Routine Zoning Change
Monday, March 9, 2026
1570 Middlesex Street Car Dealership — Change in land use to an outdoor commercial dealership, potentially affecting local traffic and aesthetics.
7 decisions awaiting minutes Routine Zoning Change

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