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Coming up June 22: one variance hearing for a two-story addition at 88 Hawthorn Road that encroaches on the rear-yard setback.
Kinahan homeowners seek a Finding to build a two-story addition 25.4 ft. from the rear property line, where 30 ft. is required; property is Residence B, Assessors Plan 2065 Lot 4.
📍 88 Hawthorn Road, Braintree (Assessors Plan 2065 Lot 4)
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📋 ProposedPlanning Board · June 9, 2026
New Public Hearing: 19-23 Granite Street (2 Adams Place) — Site Plan Review
Atlanta Real Estate Holdings LLC seeks Site Plan Review for the property at 19-23 Granite Street / 2 Adams Place (P.B. File 26-05).
📍 19-23 Granite Street / 2 Adams Place, Braintree
Why this matters: New development proposal near Granite Street area.
Continued Hearing: 60 Columbian Street — Major Modification, Banner Park Campus
Banner Park Campus LLC's major modification to its special permit/site plan (P.B. File 22-03) is continued to July 14, 2026 with no testimony at this meeting.
📍 60 Columbian Street, Braintree
Why this matters: Large campus modification; next action July 14.
📋 ProposedRequest for Determination of Applicability – 250 Granite Street (South Shore Plaza Pavement Rehabilitation)Conservation Commission · June 4, 2026
Simon Property Group seeks a wetlands jurisdiction ruling before repaving portions of South Shore Plaza.
📍 250 Granite Street (South Shore Plaza)
Why this matters: Large commercial site work affects a major shopping area.
• Status unclearAnnual Town Meeting (ATM) Council Session DocumentTown Council · May 26, 2026
A second document labeled 'ATM Council Meeting V2' is attached, suggesting Annual Town Meeting business may be on the agenda, but contents were not readable.
Why this matters: ATM may include budget, taxes, or bylaws affecting residents.
Board members will observe 5 Vine Street (applicant: Kathy T. Le) in connection with a grading permit application; visit is observational only, closed to the public, with no deliberation or votes.
📍 5 Vine Street, Braintree, MA
Why this matters: Nearby residents may want to watch for future public hearing.
📋 ProposedPetition #26-13 — 115 Richard Road (Old Business)Zoning Board (ZBA) · May 18, 2026
Variance sought to build an ~863 sq. ft. addition with a 5.1–5.2 ft. side yard setback where 10 ft. is required; Assessors Plan 1087 Lot 91, Residence B zone.
📍 115 Richard Road
Why this matters: Side-yard setback variance affects neighboring properties.
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Some decisions aren't final right away — zoning board rulings, for example, can be appealed to Superior Court within 20 days. Items with an open appeal window are flagged above with a countdown.
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