ZB01-27-2016

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(781) 575 -6589 
Minutes of the meeting of January 27, 2016 
PRESENT: Gregory L. Pando, Chairman 
Gary E. Vinciguerra 
John R. McCourt 
Also Present: Adrienne Borges, Recording Secretary 
Chairman Pando opened the meeting at 3:39 pm and reads the agenda stating it is a 
workshop regarding Zoning Board of Appeals policies and procedures. 
Chairman Pando states the protocol of a meeting has the Chairman in the center, the 
second seat to the Chairman's right makes the motions, and the Clerk to the Chairman's 
left handles the files. 
Chairman Pando states when a meeting is opened the Chairman reads the petition and may 
or may not make remarks, then the second chair will make comments, then to Clerk for 
comments, open to audience and back to Chair for the same cycle if needed. 
Chairman Pando shows examples of the folders the secretary prepares and the timelines for 
when a Decision is due along with M.G.L. rules and regulalations. 
Chairman Pando states if the Petitioner has an Attorney then they will provide a brief 
stating what Special Permits and/or Variances are being requested. 
Chairman Pando states how to make a motion.. Chairman Pando states if it is for a business 
to add the ability to amend or modify the Decision if it pertains to hours of operation so the 
business can come back informally to amend. Chairman Pando states if it is for a 
homeowner with a new foundation to request a certified as -built for the files. 
Chairman Pando states if a Petitioner has a pre- existing non - conforming lot according to 
statute by Superior Court then a Variance will be granted if they are increasing or 
extending the non - conformity. Chairman Pando states a Variance is granted due to 
topography, lot shape or hardship which is stated in Section 5.4 of the By -Laws. 
Chairman Pando reviewed the agenda for January 28, 2016 meeting. 
Mr. Vinciguerra makes a motion to adjourn the meeting at 4:30 PM. Mr. McCourt 
seconds. Vote 3 -0 approve 
Gregory L. 
Chairman