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NAME
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APPOINTED BY
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TERM EXPIRES
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Gary Lilienthal
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Board of Selectmen
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2010
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James Parent
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Board of Selectmen
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2009
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Jeffrey T. Barnes
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Board of Selectmen
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2008
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Laverne Lovell
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Board of Selectmen
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2008
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Tobe Deutschmann
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Board of Selectmen
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2008
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5 Springdale Avenue
P.O. Box 250
Dover, Ma 02030-0250
Telephone: (508) 785-1719
Fax: (508) 785-2341
Office Hours: By appointment; Application Forms at Town Clerk's
office
Meetings: at Town Hall, Town Library and/or site visitation
- meetings held only when an application is pending
Click here for Board of Appeals online
forms
"The Meadows" Decision
"The Meadows" Decision
Amendment
The Board of Appeals holds public hearings to review applications
for variances, special permits and comprehensive permits. Variances
are necessary when a lot/structure cannot meet the requirements
of the zoning By-law. Special permits are necessary for such uses
as home occupation, family apartments, stores, business, etc. Comprehensive
permits are issued for development in which at least portions of
the lots are to be marketed as affordable housing.
What is the process of coming before the Board of Appeals?
1. Application with $150.00 fee
2. Notice in newspaper for 2 weeks
3. Notice to abutters
4. First hearing
5. Site visitation and follow up hearings
6. Decision Written
7. Decision Filed
8. 20 Day Appeal Period
9. Copies of Town ByLaws are at the Town Clerk's Office
How long will it take before the Board issues its decision?
Under MGL, the Board has 100 days from the date of the application
for a variance.
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