VACANCY—Zoning Board of Appeals

The following was contributed by the Town of Dedham: 

Pursuant to Section 6-13 of the Dedham Home Rule Charter, the Board of Selectmen calls the attention of all residents and others to the fact the following vacancies exist.

 

Zoning Board of Appeals:   Two (2) Alternate Members; one-year terms to expire 2014, and One (1) Member (Construction); five year term to expire 2018

 

About the Zoning Board of Appeals

The ZBA Members are responsible for hearing and deciding applications for special permits; appeals or variances from the terms of the Zoning By-Laws; appeals taken by any person aggrieved of his inability to obtain a permit or from an enforcement action; and comprehensive permits for construction of low or moderate housing as set for in MGL c.40B.

 

The Zoning Board of Appeals shall have and exercise all the powers granted to it by Chapters 40A, 40B and 41 of the Generals Laws and by the Zoning By-Laws of the Town of Dedham.

 

The ZBA is comprised of five (5) members; an attorney; a civil engineer; an architect or structural or mechanical engineer or a master builder or a person with ten or more years experience in the construction or supervision of construction of buildings; and two members at large. There shall also be two (2) associate/alternate members of the ZBA.

 

The ZBA generally meets once a month beginning at 7:00 P.M. at the Dedham Town Hall.

 

For more information, contact Administrative Assistant Susan Webster at (781) 751-9240.

 

How To Apply

Any person who desires to be considered for appointment for this position must respond between August 8th and August 18th; interested persons shall file with the Board of Selectmen, his/her name and residential address, and a resume and/or statement which sets forth in clear and specific terms the qualifications he/she holds for the position.

 

Applications must be received by the close of business on August 18th.  Send to: Board of Selectmen, 26 Bryant Street, Dedham, MA  02026; or nbaker@dedham-ma.gov