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The Board unanimously approved a special permit and variance for two retail buildings at 211 Main Street, including a grocery store and drive-through coffee retailer. The variance allows a front setback of 12.8 feet instead of the required 30 feet. The Board continued Case #3546 at 709 Washington Street to March 18, 2026.
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The approved project can move forward with two commercial buildings, a drive-through and walk-up coffee window, and related site improvements, subject to 21 conditions. The setback variance addresses the unusual shape and multiple street frontages of the property. A separate request to use 709 Washington Street for contractor-equipment storage and dispatching remains under review.
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