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.
11 items across 2 meetings.
April 15, 2026 · agenda
📋 Proposed
Cassidy Fechtor seeks a variance from Bylaw §11.5 to operate a commercial dog boarding/daycare at 157 Mill Street, with up to 7 dogs overnight and up to 20 dogs in daily outdoor playgroups (10–10:45 am).
📍 157 Mill Street, Hopedale, MA 01747
April 15, 2026 · agenda
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Meeting called to order.
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Pledge of Allegiance.
📋 Proposed
Cassidy Fechtor seeks a zoning variance (relief from bylaw §11.5) to run a commercial dog boarding and daycare at 157 Mill Street, allowing up to 7 overnight dogs and up to 20 dogs in a daily outdoor playgroup 10–10:45 a.m.
📍 157 Mill Street, Hopedale, MA 01747
📋 Proposed
Residents may comment on the Pupchella dog boarding variance request.
📍 157 Mill Street, Hopedale, MA 01747
📋 Proposed
Board votes to accept minutes from the January 21, 2026 meeting.
💬 Discussed
Letter of support for the Pupchella variance submitted by Thomas Buie & Wendy Lutz of Framingham, MA.
📍 157 Mill Street, Hopedale, MA 01747
💬 Discussed
A complaint filed by ZBA member James Donohue of Freedom Street alleges a zoning bylaw §7.9 permits violation at 1 Airport Road.
📍 1 Airport Road, Hopedale, MA
💬 Discussed
A cease and desist order was issued for 6 Anthony Road for non-compliance with bylaw §6.1 governing home-based businesses.
📍 6 Anthony Road, Hopedale, MA
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Board members may raise comments or suggest items for the next meeting.
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Meeting adjourned.