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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.

6 members 10 meetings tracked Latest Jul 9 History since Jun 2026
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10 analyzed, most recent first
Thursday, July 9, 2026
Return to In-Person Meetings — Loss of remote/hybrid meeting options for municipal proceedings.
3 decisions 📄 Minutes-only · no video Routine Other High Impact
Wednesday, July 8, 2026
Return to In-Person Meetings — Mandatory transition from remote/hybrid to in-person meetings
3 decisions 📄 Minutes-only · no video Routine Other High Impact
Tuesday, July 7, 2026
Return to In-Person Meetings — Changes the primary method of civic engagement and participation
3 decisions 📄 Minutes-only · no video Routine Other High Impact
Monday, July 6, 2026
Return to In-Person Meetings — Shift in meeting format and location affecting accessibility
3 decisions 📄 Minutes-only · no video Routine Other High Impact
Sunday, July 5, 2026
Return to In-Person Meetings — Potential reduction in meeting accessibility and ease of participation.
3 decisions 📄 Minutes-only · no video Routine Other High Impact
Saturday, July 4, 2026
All actions were routine approvals or status updates, passed unanimously, with zero public comments and no contested decisions.
3 decisions awaiting minutes 📄 Minutes-only · no video Routine
Friday, July 3, 2026
The meeting consisted of standard administrative actions, a donated portrait acceptance, volunteer assignments, and a state-mandated scheduling discussion with no public comment or board disagreement.
3 decisions 📄 Minutes-only · no video Routine
Thursday, July 2, 2026
The meeting consisted of routine approvals, planning updates, and open discussion with unanimous outcomes and zero public comments.
3 decisions 📄 Minutes-only · no video Routine
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
Return to In-Person Meetings — Potential reduction in accessibility for residents with scheduling or logistical constraints.
3 decisions 📄 Minutes-only · no video Routine Other High Impact
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
Return to In-Person Meetings — Potential reduction in meeting accessibility for residents and members with scheduling constraints.
3 decisions awaiting minutes 📄 Minutes-only · no video Routine Other High Impact

Upcoming ⁠meetings

The Zoning Board of Appeals's scheduled meetings, soonest first. Briefs publish here as agendas are posted.

Times and locations are mirrored from the board's official calendar and can change. Confirm with the town before attending — links go to the town's official Zoning Board of Appeals page.

In ⁠progress

Recent meetings being transcribed and analyzed, most recent first. Full reports publish here as they finish.
  • WED15JUL
    Wednesday, July 15
    Meeting held — no recording available.
    No recording
  • TUE14JUL
    Tuesday, July 14
    Meeting held — no recording available.
    No recording
  • MON13JUL
    Monday, July 13
    Meeting held — no recording available.
    No recording
  • SUN12JUL
    Sunday, July 12
    Meeting held — no recording available.
    No recording
  • SAT11JUL
    Saturday, July 11
    Meeting held — no recording available.
    No recording
  • FRI10JUL
    Friday, July 10
    Meeting held — no recording available.
    No recording

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