Zoning Board of Appeals
The Zoning Board of Appeals is part of the Office of Development & Inspectional Services
Click HERE to email the Zoning Board of Appeals.
Duties and Responsibilities
The Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) reviews applications for Special Permits, Variances, and certain Appeals.
The ZBA reviews Special Permit applications for the following:
- non-conforming uses and structures
- signs
- uses allowed by Special Permit in the R1, R2, SA, I, and BI-A districts (except where specifically delegated to the Planning Board)
- Wireless Communications Facilities (Cell Towers)
- Water Resource Protection Overlay Special Permits
- Private Kennels (except in BR-1)
- Livestock
All other Special Permits are issued by the Planning Board (click here for Planning for Planning Board applications & instructions)
The ZBA is comprised of 5 regular members and 3 alternate members appointed by the Select Board for 5 year terms.
Staff Contacts
Name | Title | Phone |
---|---|---|
Lisa Westwell | Department Assistant (DIS) | 508-892-7007 |
Kristen Jacobsen | Town Planner | 508-892-7007 |
Board Members
Name | Title | Term |
---|---|---|
Jim Buckley | Chair | 2026 |
James Reinke | Vice-Chair | 2027 |
Kurt Parliment | Clerk | 2024 |
Vaughn Hathaway | Member | 2023 |
Richard Johnston | Alternate | 2023 |
VACANT | Member | 2024 |
VACANT | Alternate | |
VACANT | Alternate |