The Zoning Board of Appeals voted 4-1 to grant the appeal for 246 Mountain Road and reverse the zoning permit denial. It determined that the existing driveway is a legal pre-existing nonconforming use and may serve a new single-family dwelling, subject to additional zoning review.

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Briefing

Mar 9, 2026

Variance approved for East Main gas station

The board unanimously approved a variance allowing the proposed gas station and car wash at 472, 478 and 486 East Main Street and 19 Hillside Avenue to increase its maximum impervious surface ratio from 0.75 to 0.80. The plan includes combining three residential lots, reducing three East Main Street curb cuts to one, and adding a property interconnect intended to improve traffic flow and safety.

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Briefing

Feb 9, 2026

Zoning appeal hearing postponed to March

The board unanimously continued the public hearing on the appeal of the zoning enforcement officer’s decision for 246 Mountain Road to March 9, 2026.

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