NOTICE OF VACANCIES- TOWNSEND ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS

NOTICE OF VACANCIES

TOWNSEND ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS

Pursuant to M.G.L. Chapter 40A, Section 12, the Zoning Board of Appeals hereby announces the following openings on the Board:

2 Associate members:  Term effective from appointment to  June 30, 2023.

Chapter 145. Zoning

§ 145-63. Zoning Board of Appeals. 

1. Establishment. There shall be a Zoning Board of Appeals consisting of five members and three associate members appointed by the Board of Selectmen as provided in Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 40A, Section 12 and the Town Charter.

B. Powers. The Zoning Board of Appeals shall have the following powers:

(1) To hear and decide appeals in accordance with §145-64.

(2) To hear and decide applications for special permits upon which the Board of Appeals is empowered to act.

(3) To hear and decide petitions for variances as set forth in §145-66.

If interested, please submit a Volunteer Response Form to the Town Clerk or Board of Selectmen, in person or, online via the town website at VOLUNTEER RESPONSE FORM (townsendma.gov).  The volunteer response form can be found at www.townsendma.gov by navigating to the “jobs and volunteering” page and then to the “Board/Committee openings” subsection.