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Driveway extension variance at 12 Howland Avenue

A homeowner got a small 1.7-foot side-yard variance to extend his driveway — the existing driveway already sits inside the required 5-foot setback, and street parking on Howland Avenue is scarce.

1 mentionLast discussed Aug 18, 2026

LowZoning

Lead Agency Designation for 84 Anderson Street Subdivision

The Planning Board notified the Zoning Board of its intent to act as lead agency for a two-lot subdivision requiring an area variance for lot width, which the board approved without objection.

1 mentionLast discussed May 19, 2026