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Reading Zoning Board Deliberates on Gallagher’s Side Setback Variance Amid Wetland Constraints
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Overview: The Reading Zoning Board of Appeals recently heard James Gallagher’s request for a variance to add a two-story extension to his home on Winthrop Avenue, citing unique property hardships due to wetland restrictions and town easements. The proposed addition aims to accommodate Gallagher’s growing family, but raised concerns among board members about potential zoning precedents and neighborhood impacts.
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Zoning Board Officials:
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Meeting Type:
Zoning Board
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Notability Score:
Not Rated
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State:
Massachusetts
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County:
Middlesex County
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Towns:
Reading
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