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Saturday, October 31, 2026 Sterling, Massachusetts · Change town
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Zoning Board grants porch-extension permit, continues ADU hearing

Sterling's Zoning Board unanimously granted a special permit for expansion at 3 Beaman Road and continued an accessory dwelling unit variance hearing.

Zoning Board of Appeals · Meeting of September 8, 2026

Sterling's Zoning Board unanimously granted a special permit for expansion at 3 Beaman Road and continued an accessory dwelling unit variance hearing. The board approved a Special Permit for Robert and Joyce Maloney to extend a front porch and install a shed roof dormer, creating space for a personal music studio. Ann Barbato's variance request for rear yard setback relief at 14 Woodside Drive to convert a pool house into an accessory dwelling unit was continued to October 13, 2026 at 6 p.m. to allow submission of additional documentation.

The board also unanimously recommended the appointment of Gail Bergeron from Associate Member to Full Board Member status.

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Source: the Zoning Board of Appeals meeting of September 8, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.

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