Board of Zoning & Building Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals consists of three members and three alternates. The members and alternates are appointed by the Select Board for terms of one, two and three years, the term of one member and one alternate expiring each year. Appointments after the first year are for three years. Vacancies are filled by the Select Board for the balance of any unexpired term. The three members of the Zoning Board of Appeals shall annually elect a Chairman, Vice-Chairman and Clerk from their own members. The Chairman of the Zoning Board of Appeals may designate an alternate to sit on the board in case of absence, inability to act, or conflict of interest on the part of any member thereof, or in the event of a vacancy on the board, until said vacancy is filled by the Select Board.

Meetings of the board shall be held at the call of the Chair.

The Zoning Board of Appeals shall have the following powers:

• To hear and decide appeals in accordance with the Zoning By-Laws.
• To hear and decide applications for special permits under the provisions of the Zoning By-Laws.
• To hear and decide petitions for variances as set forth in the Zoning By-Laws.

The unanimous vote of the three sitting members of the Zoning Board of Appeals is necessary to grant a special permit or variance, or to reverse any order or decision of the zoning enforcement officer, the inspector of buildings, or other administrative official.

Any inquiries should be directed to Sue Glauben at the Office of the Planning Board at 781-709-1433.