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The Zoning Board of Appeals unanimously approved an outdoor patio at 21 Cochituate Road, subject to construction and operating conditions. It also voted 4-1 to accept an appeal of the Veritas Christian Academy building permit, but postponed a decision because more information was needed.
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The approved patio may serve food and beverages outside the existing restaurant, must follow the submitted plans, and must use the restaurant’s operating hours. The appeal of the Veritas Christian Academy permit will continue on January 26, 2026, while the Board reviews concerns about zoning compliance, site plans, aquifer protection, and stormwater issues. Applications for 43 Plain Road and 8 Parkridge Road were continued to February 10, 2026.
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