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Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting

January 22, 2026 · Franklin, MA
Source: Meeting minutes 2026-01-22 (PDF, 6 pp)
Retrieved April 20, 2026 from www.franklinma.gov ↗
Confidence: 95%
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Attendees

Ginelle Lang (Chair)
Jennifer Williams (Vice Chair)
Isabella Carter (Clerk)
Joseph Halligan (Associate)
Meghan Whitmore (Associate)
Casey Thayer (Administrative Assistant)
Gus Brown (Building Commissioner)
Mark Cerel (Town Attorney)
✓ Present: 8/8

Decisions

#1

UNANIMOUS APPROVAL

#2

CONTINUED TO FEBRUARY 19, 2026

#3

UNANIMOUS APPROVAL

Agenda Items

#1

Election of Officers

The board elected new officers, with Ginelle Lang as chair, Jennifer Williams as vice chair, and Isabella Carter as clerk.

#2

Variance Request for 23 September Drive

The applicants, Timothy and Jenny McGee, requested a variance to construct an attached ADU with a garage.

#3

Request for Extension of Comprehensive Permit for 237 Pleasant Street

The applicant requested a one-year extension of the comprehensive permit for a 60-unit affordable housing project.

Public Comments

5 speakers
Mark Pestana · Topic: Variance Request for 23 September Drive

The abutter expressed concerns about the impact of the proposed ADU on his property and requested that the board consider alternative designs.

Bryna Morehouse · Topic: Variance Request for 23 September Drive

The resident expressed concerns about the reasonableness of the variance request and the potential impact on the neighborhood.

Poppy Alexandrew · Topic: Variance Request for 23 September Drive

The resident expressed concerns about the potential impact of the variance on the neighborhood's character and property values.

Stephen Morehouse · Topic: Variance Request for 23 September Drive

The resident provided historical context and expressed concerns about the potential impact of the variance on the neighborhood's character and property values.

Robert Smith-Mendes · Topic: Request for Extension of Comprehensive Permit for 237 Pleasant Street

The applicant's representative explained the need for an extension and the potential benefits of the project for the community.