Board approves written decision for Pleasant Street duplex project
Ashland zoning board approves written decision for Pleasant Street duplex project. Chair John Trefethen, Member Brian Forestal, and Associate Member Kiran Gurram voted unanimously 3-0-0 to approve the formal Decision granting two Special Permits and a variance for applicant James MacDonald's
Zoning Board of Appeals · Meeting of July 14, 2026
Ashland zoning board approves written decision for Pleasant Street duplex project. Chair John Trefethen, Member Brian Forestal, and Associate Member Kiran Gurram voted unanimously 3-0-0 to approve the formal Decision granting two Special Permits and a variance for applicant James MacDonald's project at 167-169 Pleasant Street in the Residential B zone. The project proposes demolition of an existing duplex and construction of a new duplex with attached one-car garages.
The Board also voted 5-0-0 to continue a 40B Comprehensive Permit hearing for a 116-unit residential development at 55 West Union Street to July 28, 2026.
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Source: the Zoning Board of Appeals meeting of July 14, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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