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Aug 14, 2026

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Zoning Board Reviews Several Housing Proposals

Published Aug 14, 2026

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Briefing

Jul 15, 2026

Zoning Board Approves Ferry Terminal Variance

The Board approved a variance for a two-story ferry terminal at 10 Blaney Street, allowing construction on the property line where a 30-foot setback is required. It also approved residential additions at 23 Jackson Street, while three other petitions were withdrawn or continued.

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Briefing

Jun 17, 2026

Zoning Board approves four property requests

The Board unanimously approved four petitions: a retail and gourmet shop at 11 Vinnin Street, an approximately 25-by-22-foot accessory dwelling unit at 17 Lincoln Road, two additional dwelling units at 278 Lafayette Street, and additions to a three-family home at 6 Lawrence Street.

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Briefing

May 20, 2026

Zoning board approves four projects

The board unanimously approved parking variances allowing a 99-seat restaurant at 2 Bridge Street to provide 12 to 18 spaces instead of the required 28. It also approved three residential or institutional property petitions, with all recorded votes passing 5-0.

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Briefing

May 6, 2026

Zoning Board Approves Four Projects

The board approved four zoning petitions, with each recorded vote passing 5-0: lot and deck changes at 25 Bow Street and 32 Ord Street, a rear sunroom at 28 Crowdis Street, vehicle repair and body work at 296 Highland Avenue, and a 2.5-story addition at 86 Orchard Street.

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Briefing

Apr 15, 2026

Zoning Board reviews four property petitions

The board approved petitions for 25 Washington Square North and 102 Margin Street, continued the 25 Bow Street and 32 Ord Street petition to May 6, and recorded a motion to approve redevelopment at 33–37 Osborne Street.

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Briefing

Mar 18, 2026

Zoning Board Reviews Four Property Proposals

The board approved variances for 14-16 Bridge Street and 74 Beaver Street, while a variance for a two-family house at 99 Leach Street failed on a 3-2 vote. The board also continued the proposal for a bed and breakfast at 25 Washington Square North.

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Briefing

Feb 11, 2026

Zoning Board Approves Office Use Change

The Board approved a special permit allowing 40 Boston Street to change from a nonconforming print shop to a nonconforming office use, subject to standard city requirements. Three other petitions were continued to March 18, 2026.

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Briefing

Jan 21, 2026

Zoning Board Reviews Several Housing Proposals

The board approved an accessory dwelling unit at 10 Ropes Street in a nonconforming five-unit building, allowing lot coverage to increase from 49.6% to 51.4% and the rear setback to decrease from nine feet to six feet.

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