Zoning Board of Appeals
FOR INFORMATION REGARDING 40B APPLICATIONS: https://www.walpole-ma.gov/40B
To file an application with the Zoning Board of Appeals, please use the link below:
Walpole's ViewPoint Online Permitting system
Description of Services
The Zoning Board of Appeals is a permit granting authority appointed by the Select Board and has all of the powers and duties prescribed under Chapter 40A of the Massachusetts General Laws, as amended and as allocated under Section 8 of the Zoning By-Laws of the Town of Walpole. The Zoning Board of Appeals may:
- hear and decide applications for Variances with respect to land or structures
- hear and decide applications for Special Permits
- hear and decide appeals from decisions of administrative officials of the town made under the Zoning By-laws
In granting any of the above, the Zoning Board of Appeals must act within the time constraints and specifications of the General Laws and the Zoning By-laws The Zoning Board of Appeals may impose conditions, safeguards, and/or limitations as part of its approval of any application.
Applications, information, or any other assistance regarding zoning may be obtained from the Board's Administrative Assistant or from the office of the Building Inspector. Copies of Walpole's Zoning By-Laws revised through May 2019 may be purchased at the office of the Town Clerk.
Staff Contacts
Name | Title | Phone |
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Patrick Deschenes | Community & Economic Development Director | (508)-660-7352 |
Lauren Michalski | Plan Reviewer/ Permit Administrator | (508) 660-7250 |
Board Members
Name | Title |
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John Lee | Chair |
Drew Delaney | Vice Chair |
Bob Fitzgerald | Clerk |
David Anderson | Member |
Judith Conroy | Member |
Tim Hoegler | Associate Member |
Mark Major | Associate Member |