Somerville Zoning Board of Appeals 12-03-2025

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Somerville Zoning Board of Appeals - Meeting Minutes

Meeting Date: December 3, 2025 Governing Body: Somerville Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting Type: Regular Meeting Attendees:

  • Susan Fontano, Chair
  • Brian Cook, Alternate
  • Ann Fullerton, Member
  • Katherine Garavaglia, Clerk

Executive Summary: The Somerville Zoning Board of Appeals convened on December 3, 2025, for a brief meeting. The sole agenda item, an administrative appeal for 17 Hudson Street (ZP 25-000094), was continued at the applicant's request to December 17, 2025. No other business was conducted.

I. Call to Order

  • The meeting was called to order at 6:01 PM by Chair Susan Fontano.
  • The meeting was conducted remotely pursuant to Chapter 2 of the Acts of 2025.
  • A video recording of the proceedings will be available on the city website meetings and events page or by emailing zoningboard@somerville.gov.

II. Administrative Appeal: 17 Hudson Street (ZP 25-000094)

  • Applicant: Denise Provost
  • Nature of Appeal: Administrative appeal of the Building Official's issuance of Building Permits B25-000078, B25-000079, and B25-000081.
  • Discussion:
    • The applicant's agent requested a continuance of the hearing.
    • The Board received and approved the request for continuance.
  • Decision:
    • The Zoning Board of Appeals granted the continuance request for ZP 25-000094.
    • The case for 17 Hudson Street will be placed on the agenda for the December 17, 2025, meeting.

III. Adjournment

  • The meeting was adjourned at 6:03 PM.

Last updated: Jan 10, 2026