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Aug 21, 2026

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Board Approves Shed Variance, Tobacco License

Published Aug 21, 2026

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Jun 22, 2026

Zoning variances approved for two properties

The Zoning Board approved area variances for 33 Cedar St. and 113-115 Port Watson St., with both votes passing 4-0. The Port Watson approval is conditional on subdivision approval and a shared-driveway agreement.

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Briefing

Jun 1, 2026

Board Approves Two First-Floor Housing Units

The Zoning Board of Appeals approved, 4-0, a use variance allowing two existing first-floor residential units at 77-79 Main St. in the Central Business District.

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Briefing

May 18, 2026

Summit Street Garage Addition Approved

The Zoning Board of Appeals approved three area variances for a 21-by-14-foot rear garage addition at 4 Summit St. The decision passed 4-0.

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Briefing

Apr 27, 2026

First-Floor Housing Approved on Main Street

The Zoning Board approved a use variance allowing one first-floor residential unit at 188 Main St. The Board also approved variances for a Main Street sign, a front porch at 134 Groton Ave., and an addition at 136 Groton Ave., and classified a state-licensed group family day care at 143 Port Watson St. as a home occupation requiring a special use permit.

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Briefing

Jan 26, 2026

Board Approves Shed Variance, Tobacco License

The board approved a variance for a 200-square-foot shed at 17 Randall St. and reversed the denial of a local tobacco retail license for 22 Main St. The shed approval requires driveway compliance, a gutter system, and at least one foot of property-line clearance, with the first two conditions due by November 1, 2027.

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