Zoning Board of Appeals

Meetings

• The Board meets as needed, and as directed by the Chairman.
• 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month
• Bilotta Meeting room, 2nd Floor
  Lunenburg Town Hall
  17 Main Street
  Lunenburg, MA 01462

Agendas and Minutes

Agendas are available prior to the meetings. Minutes are available following approval.

View Most Recent Agendas and Minutes

Members

• Alfred J. Gravelle, Chair
  Term Expires: June 2025
• James Besarkarski, Vice Chair
  Term Expires: June 2026
• David Blatt, Member
  Term Expires: June 2027
• Patrick J. Callahan, Member
  Term Expires: June 2027
• Hans Wentrup, Member
  Term Expires: June 2026
• Steve DuBois, Associate Member
  Term Expires: June 2026
• Donald Gurney, Associate Member
  Term Expires: June 2025
• Anthony Nicastro, Associate Member
  Term Expires: June 2025

Staff

• Brian Gingras, Zoning Enforcement Officer

Overview

Composition: The Lunenburg Board of Appeals consists of 5 members and 3 associate members, members are appointed by the Select Board for terms of five years and associate members for terms of three years.

Powers and Duties: The Zoning Board of Appeals shall hear and decide appeals, hear and decide applications for special permits upon which the Board is empowered to act, hear and decide petitions for variances. The Zoning Board of Appeals shall adopt rules, not inconsistent with the provisions of the Town Zoning Bylaws, for the conduct of its own business and shall file a copy of said rules with the Town Clerk. In exercising the powers granted to the Zoning Board of Appeals, the Board may make orders or decisions, reverse or affirm in whole or part, or modify any order or decision, and may issue or direct the issuance of a permit.

Protective "Zoning" Bylaws can be found on the Planning Board Page.

Contact Us

Ritter Memorial Building
960 Massachusetts Avenue
Lunenburg, MA 01462
Phone: 978-582-4146
Fax: 978-582-4353

Office Hours

Monday and Wednesday
8 am to 4 pm

Tuesday and Thursday
8 am to 6 pm

Closed on Friday