Zoning Board of Appeals
About
The Zoning Board of Appeals is the “permit granting authority” – MGL c.40A §1. The role and responsibilities of the Zoning Board of Appeals is to hear & decide Appeals in accordance with MGL c.40A §8, to hear and decide applications for Special Permits upon which the board is empowered to act under the Town of Hamilton Bylaws, to hear and decide petitions for Variances as set forth in MGL c. 40A, § 10, to hear and decide Appeals from decisions of the Building Commissioner in accordance with MGL c. 40A, § 13, to make Findings on nonconforming uses & structures -MGL c. 40A, § 6, to hear & act on Comprehensive Permits – MGL c. 40B.
Applications & Instructions⇒ If a Decision is not recorded with the Southern Essex Registry of Deeds and/or if construction, or approved Use, is not substantially commenced within two (2) years of the issuance of said Decision, the Decision is no longer valid.
To watch Previously Recorded Video of the Zoning Board of Appeals Meetings, go to: HWCAM Hamilton Government Access – YouTube
Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting Schedule 2025→
Meeting Packets – Which includes upcoming applications & a link to previous Meeting Packets →
Related Links
Forms
Members
| Name | Term |
|---|---|
| Bruce Gingrich Chair | 6/30/2026 |
| Andrea Philip Member | 6/30/2026 |
| Steven Derocher Member | 6/30/2026 |
| David Perinchief Alternate Member | |
| Michael Madden Alternate Member |
Staff
| Name | Contact |
|---|---|
| Mary-Ellen L. Feener Adminstrative Assistant | 978-626-5250 [email protected] |
| Richard P. Maloney Building Commissioner | 978-626-5246 [email protected] |
