Board of Appeals discusses bylaw review committee
Board of Appeals discusses bylaw review committee for state zoning amendments. Chair Lois S. Barbour noted the previous bylaw review committee (2015-2019) led to recodification accepted at the 2015 Annual Town Meeting. Member Stephen J. Brake emphasized the significance of the variance changes,
Board of Appeals · Meeting of August 19, 2026
NORWELL — Board of Appeals discusses bylaw review committee for state zoning amendments. Chair Lois S. Barbour noted the previous bylaw review committee (2015-2019) led to recodification accepted at the 2015 Annual Town Meeting.
Member Stephen J. Brake emphasized the significance of the variance changes, particularly the new Section 6 Finding, which increases the building commissioner's responsibilities. Select Board and Planning Board Chair Brian Greenberg called the amendments an "earthquake in 40A" and endorsed a thorough review as timely given the current Government Study Committee.
Members Brake and Barbour will draft a mission statement and submit it to Town Administrator Chad Lovett.
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Source: the Board of Appeals meeting of August 19, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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