Zoning board appointed new leadership; approved five applications
Danvers Zoning Board approved five variances and findings, appointed new leadership, and continued three cases to September 14. The board unanimously granted findings for additions at 10 Folly Hill Drive, 5 Grove Street, and 8 Chapel Road, plus variances for exterior stairs at 7 Donegal Lane and a
Zoning Board of Appeals · Meeting of August 24, 2026
Danvers Zoning Board approved five variances and findings, appointed new leadership, and continued three cases to September 14. The board unanimously granted findings for additions at 10 Folly Hill Drive, 5 Grove Street, and 8 Chapel Road, plus variances for exterior stairs at 7 Donegal Lane and a basement extended-family-living area at 16 Braman Street. Corinne Doherty was appointed Chair, succeeding John Boughner, with Chris Dembowski as Clerk.
An eight-foot retaining wall variance at 58 Burley Street, facing neighbor objections over drainage and setback concerns, was continued to September 14.
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Source: the Zoning Board of Appeals meeting of August 24, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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