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The board approved a variance for a detached accessory dwelling unit at 12 Bayberry Lane, intended as age-in-place housing for the homeowner’s parents, with short-term rentals and condominium conversion prohibited. It also approved a special permit for a 10-by-10-foot deck at 22 Arundel Street and finalized decisions for projects at 17 Florence Street and 61 Chestnut Street, both by 5-0 votes. Applications at 9 Ruggiero Way, 76 Chestnut Street, and 4 Cuba Street were continued to February 5, 2026, for additional information or final decisions.
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Residents may see several permitted home improvements, including a detached accessory dwelling unit, a rear deck, two decks, and a family dwelling unit. The accessory dwelling unit must follow the approved plans, cannot be used as a short-term rental, and cannot be converted into a condominium. Other requests remain under review and will return to the board on February 5, 2026.
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