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The zoning department is responsible for the administration of appeals taken to the Southborough Board of Appeals. This board is made up of five members appointed by the selectmen to consider zoning decisions. The board acts under the authority of MGL 40A, the State Zoning Act and Section 174 of the Southborough Code, the town's zoning regulations. It is authorized to grant variances, special permits and appeals of decisions involving the zoning regulations of the town.

The board members are: Sam Stivers - Chairman
  Regina McAuliffe
  Peter Norden
  Edward Estella
  Matthew Hurley
Alternate board members are: Nancy A. Vargas
  Leo Bartolini
The recording secretary is: Karen Boule

The board holds hearings on an as needed basis subject to the time limitations specified in the enabling legislation. As a rule of thumb a time frame of 10 to 12 weeks from the date of filing should be anticipated for the entire appeal procedure.

ZBA 2008 Meeting Schedule and Filing Deadlines

Southborough ZBA General rules and regulations

Fee Schedule
Southborough ZBA general information for applicants

Variance application and information

Special Permit application and information

Appeal application and information

Southborough ZBA Chapter 40B Rules and Regulations
Comprehensive Permit (40B) Application

Southborough Zoning Map

When filing an appeal it is important to read the instructions portion of the application and follow them carefully.

Appeals should be filed with Jeanne Survell, the Zoning Department secretary.