Zoning Board of Appeals

Purpose and Responsibilities

The Zoning Board of Appeals is a quasi-judicial board that has the power to hear and decide on petitions for:

  • Appeals from the decisions of the Zoning Enforcement Officer
  • Special Permits as allowed under the Protective Bylaw
  • Variances from the requirements of the Protective Bylaw
  • Comprehensive Permits under Chapter 40B of Massachusetts General Laws.

The Board of Appeals is made up of 5 members and 3 alternates who are appointed by the Select Board for a term of 3 years.

The Board of Appeals holds public hearings on all cases before it.  

Notice of these hearings must be published 14 days before the hearing and all owners of property within 300 feet must be notified.  The entire application, hearing and approval process takes a minimum of two months from the time of application to a signed decision.  After a decision is written, signed and filed with the Town Clerk, there is a 20-day appeal period.

All meetings are recorded by Sterling Lancaster Cable TV.  Please click the logo to view meetings.

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Email the Zoning Board of Appeals.

For Zoning violations, please fill out this form and submit to the Building Department.

Board Members

Name Title
Patrick Fox Chair
Joseph Curtin Vice Chair
Diana Baldarelli Clerk
Matthew CampoBasso Member
Everett Pierce Member
Joseph Testagrossa Alternate
Gail Bergeron Alternate