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Zoning Board of Appeals

Description
The Board of Appeals grants all special permits and variances required for certain construction and development projects. Candidates to be a member of the board should have knowledge of M.G.L. Chapter 40A, the Zoning Act, as well as architecture, engineering, landscape design, construction, planning, law, or related field.

Vacancy / Term
Five full members serving a five-year term and two alternate members serving a two-year term.

About the Meetings

  • 7:00 pm
  • Council Chamber, Second Floor, 149 Main Street
  • Last Wednesday of each month, unless otherwise noted
  • 2010 Meeting & Deadline Schedule
  • Special meetings, as required

Contact

Louise Civetti, Clerk
Zoning Board of Appeals

Town Hall Administration Building

149 Main Street

Watertown, MA 02472

 

Ph: (617) 972-6427

Fx: (617) 926-7778

About the Hearings:

Advertised Legal Notice  
A description of the request -  View All

Agendas & Minutes

Agendas are available prior to the meetings.
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Minutes are available following approval.
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Members

  •  Harry J. Vlachos, Chairman
     78 Marshall Street
    Term Expiration: February 15, 2011
  • Melissa Santucci, Clerk
    3 Melville Terrace
    Term Expiration: February 15, 2015
  •  Stuart Bailey
    40 Hersom Street
    Term Expiration: February 15, 2013
  • Deborah Elliott
    591 Main Street
    Term Expiration: February 15, 2012
  • Full Member - Vacancy 
  • Suneeth John, Alternate 

        3 Reption Circle, Unit 3410
        Term Expiration: February 15, 2013

  • David Ferris, Alternate 

        19 Hillcrest Circle 
        Term Expiration:  February 15, 2011

 

Resources:
Watertown Zoning Ordinances
Watertown Zoning Map
Rules of Practice & Procedure
General Laws - Chapter 40A