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Aug 18, 2026

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Board Advances Housing Phase and Continued Hearings

Published Aug 18, 2026

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Briefing

Jun 24, 2026

Zoning Board Approves Several Property Actions

The board unanimously approved a zoning finding for an addition at 1 Pleasure Island Road, authorized release of a project performance surety and supported a final occupancy certificate for 200-400 Quannapowitt Parkway, and authorized eight temporary occupancy certificates for market-rate units at 610 Salem Street.

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Briefing

May 27, 2026

Zoning Board Approves Lovis Avenue Garage

The board unanimously granted a variance for a detached 19-by-10-foot, single-car garage at 6 Lovis Avenue, subject to construction plans and possible review of blasting-related plans. The 50 Quannapowitt Parkway self-storage hearing was continued to June 10, 2026, while the applicant addresses Department of Public Works matters.

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Briefing

May 13, 2026

Board Approves Gingerbread Sign Upgrade

The Zoning Board unanimously approved modifications to the Gingerbread Construction Co. sign at 52 Main Street, including refreshed graphics, LED lighting, and protective bollards. The hearing for a proposed self-storage facility at 50 Quannapowitt Parkway was continued to May 27, 2026, while the applicant for 9 Byron Street withdrew a multifamily conversion application without prejudice.

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Briefing

Apr 22, 2026

Zoning board approves Vernon Street reconstruction

The board unanimously approved a finding allowing a deteriorated two-family dwelling at 214 Vernon Street to be demolished and replaced with a new two-family dwelling. It also approved a rear-building sign at 47 Tuttle Street by a 4–1 vote, with the condition that the phone number be removed, while three other matters were continued to May hearings.

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Briefing

Apr 8, 2026

Wakefield zoning board approves multiple property requests

The board unanimously approved requests involving a deck at 16 Wicker Lane, an accessory dwelling unit at 24 Grandview Avenue, a surety agreement and potential temporary occupancy certificates at 200-400 Quannapowitt Parkway, a minor modification at 460-472 Main Street, and signage at 62 Foundry Street. The proposed self-storage facility at 50 Quannapowitt Parkway was continued to April 22, 2026, for further review of site civil and landscaping plans.

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Briefing

Mar 25, 2026

Zoning Board Approves Three Projects

The board approved an electric-vehicle charging station at 525 Salem Street, an accessory dwelling unit at 48 Friend Street, and a home addition at 60 Green Street. The proposed self-storage facility at 50 Quannapowitt Parkway was reduced to 99,000 square feet and continued to April 8, 2026, for review of civil and lighting plans.

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Briefing

Mar 11, 2026

Zoning Board meeting summary

The board continued the 35 Stark Avenue matter to April 22, 2026, while extending the decision deadline through May 30, and continued the 525 Salem Street matter to March 25, 2026.

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Briefing

Feb 18, 2026

Zoning Board Reviews Housing and Storage Plans

The board reviewed a preliminary proposal to replace two Edgewater Office Park buildings with three five-story apartment buildings totaling approximately 401 units, including a potential 72 affordable units, but no formal application was filed or approved. The board also continued review of a proposed five-story self-storage facility at 50 Quannapowitt Parkway to March 11, 2026.

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Briefing

Feb 11, 2026

Zoning board approves setbacks and permit extension

The board unanimously approved setback relief for a proposed garage addition with a bedroom at 7 Lee Street and extended 33 West Water Street special permits through June 3, 2027.

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Briefing

Jan 28, 2026

Zoning Board Supports Housing Conversion Concept

The board expressed general support for a proposal to convert underused commercial space at 27 Water Street and 450 Main Street into 16 residential units, with formal review potentially returning as early as April.

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Briefing

Jan 14, 2026

Board Advances Housing Phase and Continued Hearings

The board unanimously recommended a temporary occupancy permit for Phase III at 200-400 Quannapowitt Parkway, covering 130 residential units and 25 affordable units. Hearings on the proposed electric-vehicle charging station at 525 Salem Street and self-storage facility at 50 Quannapowitt Parkway were continued to January 28, 2026.

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