Townsend Zoning Board of Appeals

LEGAL NOTICE

In accordance with M.G.L. Chapter 40A, Section 9 and the Townsend Zoning Bylaw, the Townsend Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, at 6:35 p.m. at 272 Main St to consider the application of Addison Nute for modifications to two Special Permits granted in 2009 and 2010.These permits authorized the reconstruction of nine residential units, a preexisting nonconforming use under Townsend Zoning Bylaw §§ 145-18 and 145-65. The applicant seeks to remove or amend Condition #1 of the 2009 permit, which states: “The use shall comply with the definition of HOTEL/MOTEL in Article II, §145-5 of the Townsend Zoning Bylaw.” The applicant also requests to remove or amend condition #1 of the 20210 permit which states “The use shall comply with the portion of the definition of HOTEL/MOTEL in Article II, §145-5 of the TZB which allows for the temporary lodging of persons.  The applicant shall be allowed to reconstruct the cottages as they now stand, including kitchens.” The subject property is located at 159 Brookline Road Map 38, Block 9, Lot 0, within the Outlying Commercial District (OCD) and the Aquifer Overlay District.

   Public access to the meeting is via the following Zoom link:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87118235428?pwd=Q3VtXJG3ddrhBbZgIulcbecPMBY3lh.1

ID: 87118235428

PC: 413399

   Parties wishing to speak in support of, or in opposition to, this application may do so at the hearing or in writing prior to the hearing.  Copies of this application are available for review at Town Hall during business hours or by emailing a request for a digital copy to ZBA@townsendma.gov.

Victoria Janicki, Chair

 Zoning Board of Appeals

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