Development, Discipline, and Dimensional Variances Subject of Lively Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting
The Gardner Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) meeting on April 22, 2026, focused on a diverse range of applications, including residential renovations, telecommunications infrastructure, and dimensional variances. Listen to the meeting on any device, CLICK PLAY.
Key outcomes included the approval of a revised parking and drainage plan for a multi-unit residential project at 63 Walnut Street and the granting of a frontage variance for a single-family dwelling at 0 Stuart. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to a proposed 130-foot “monopine” cell tower at the local Walmart, which was ultimately continued pending a site visit to address public safety concerns regarding the “fall zone.” The board also enforced administrative discipline, refusing to hear a case due to unpaid fees and lack of required documentation.
