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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.
Recent activity
Last meetings at a glance.
Community responsiveness
83%
↘ declining
5 addressed · 0 partial · 1 unaddressed
5 analyzed, most recent first
Thursday, May 28, 2026
Increased residential density and parking scarcity at 71 Willie Street — Conversion of a mill to 30 units with a 29-car parking deficit.
Routine
Zoning Change
Monday, May 11, 2026
Urban Density and Zoning Shifts — Potential shift toward higher density in line with neighboring communities, as noted by board members.
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.
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.
Routine
Zoning Change
Monday, March 23, 2026
Residential Lot Splitting and Density — Potential for increased density and change in neighborhood character through lot subdivision.
Routine
Zoning Change
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