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June 16, 2026Zoning Board (ZBA)
Zoning Board (ZBA)
Grants exceptions to local zoning rules — for example, allowing a building that's slightly too close to a property line. Their decisions can be appealed to court within 20 days.
Coming up June 16: ZBA reviews a 32-townhouse mixed-use project on West Washington Street plus an ice cream beer garden and an accessory dwelling.
Cushing Trails bond for occupancy permit release
Cushing Trails LLC seeks to post a bond covering outstanding work so occupancy permits can be released under its 2021 comprehensive permit.
💰 bond amount not specified📍 Cushing Trails, Map 117 Lot 8-1
Hassan Realty Trust — 32 townhouses + mixed-use building
New hearing on a phased project of 32 townhouses and an 80'x190' mixed-use building with ground-floor retail and apartments.
📍 808 West Washington Street, Map 66 Lot 7
Candyland Ice Cream — outdoor beer and wine garden
Continued hearing on a special permit to add an outdoor beer and wine garden as an accessory to the existing ice cream business.
📍 165 Liberty Street, Map 91 Lot 16
Brian Campanile — detached accessory dwelling unit
New hearing for site plan review of a detached accessory dwelling unit on a residential property.
📍 1232 Whitman Street, Map 110 Lot 20
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Board Reorganization
Annual reorganization of the board under state law and town bylaw.
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💬 DiscussedConservation Commission · June 15, 2026
Proposed Dock By-Law
Discussion of a proposed dock by-law that could set new rules for waterfront docks.
Why this matters: New rules for waterfront property owners
🔄 Postponed27 Spring St — Duplex and Accessory Dwellings (Continued)Zoning Board (ZBA) · June 2, 2026
Continued hearing June 2 on razing an existing two-family home to build a new duplex plus two accessory dwelling units at 27 Spring St (Map 92 Lot 5), Residence A zone.
📍 27 Spring St (Map 92 Lot 5)
Why this matters: New multi-unit development in a residential neighborhood
📋 Proposed84 Liberty Street — McQuarrie Auto Engineering BuildingsZoning Board (ZBA) · June 2, 2026
New hearing June 2 to build two 7,400-square-foot buildings housing McQuarrie Auto Engineering at 84 Liberty Street (Map 91, Lots 12-1 and 12-2), Business and Residence AA zone.
📍 84 Liberty Street (Map 91, Lots 12-1, 12-2)
Why this matters: Large commercial buildings near residential area
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