Zoning Board (ZBA)
Grants exceptions to local zoning rules — for example, allowing a building that's slightly too close to a property line. Their decisions can be appealed to court within 20 days.
16 items across 2 meetings.
June 23, 2026 · agenda
• Status unclear
Routine opening procedures.
📋 Proposed
Next regular ZBA meeting set for Tuesday, July 28, 2026.
💬 Discussed
Status update on Phase 1 of Stonegate Landing development on the westerly side of Somerset Avenue (Map 9).
📍 Westerly side of Somerset Avenue, Map 9
📋 Proposed
ZBA will review and act on a year-end budget transfer request submitted by the Planning Board.
💰 Amount not specified
• Status unclear
Board reviews incoming correspondence.
• Status unclear
Open public comment period.
📋 Proposed
Routine approval of prior meeting minutes.
📋 Proposed
Closed session under MGL Ch. 30A §21(a)(1)(3) to discuss litigation strategy in Strawberry Fields vs. Town of Dighton.
• Status unclear
Meeting adjourned.
March 24, 2026 · agenda
📋 Proposed
Opening formalities; next meeting set for Tuesday, April 28, 2026.
💬 Discussed
Board to pick a ZBA representative as the town weighs reviving a 40B (affordable-housing) committee; Town Administrator favors a standalone body to guide housing proposals and update the Subsidized Housing Inventory.
💬 Discussed
Developer proposes shifting Phase B from houses to a 3-story, 12-unit condo/apartment plan; Board will hear it only after a $5,000 check and discuss unpaid fees ($11,818.97) and back taxes ($94,401.06).
💰 53G account $11,818.97 due; back taxes ~$82,582; $5,000 replenishment required
📍 Westerly side of Somerset Avenue (Map 9)
💬 Discussed
Update on 84-lot, 26-affordable 40B project on Tremont Street; includes a police chief letter and a trespass dispute over claimed utility access through the abutting Green Acres property off Chase Street.
📍 Tremont Street (Map 4, Lots 54A, 55 & 77)
💬 Discussed
ZBA held 10 meetings and acted on 4 variance/special permit applications in 2025—four approved, one withdrawn.
📋 Proposed
Open time for letters and resident comment.
📋 Proposed
Routine approval of prior minutes and adjournment.