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Zoning Board of Appeals
The Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) hears and decides zoning-related matters and provides a formal process for petitions and appeals under Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40A.
Board Overview
The Zoning Board of Appeals is a quasi-judicial administrative board that hears and decides zoning-related matters pursuant to MGL c. 40A.
The Zoning Ordinances of the Town of Bridgewater “promote the health, safety, convenience, and general welfare of its inhabitants, lessen the danger from fire and congestion, and improve the town…” under the provisions of MGL c. 40A, and regulate the use, construction, repair, alteration, and height of buildings and structures, and the use of premises in the Town of Bridgewater.
Meetings
- Time: 7 p.m.
- When: 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month
- Where: 66 Central Square (Municipal Office Building)
- Town: Bridgewater, MA 02324
- Zoom: Applicants/Representatives are responsible for sharing all materials in Zoom meetings.
Members
- Brian Heath (Chairman) — Term ends 2026
- Anna Klimas — Term ends 2027
- Daniel Greenberg — Term ends 2025
- Vacancy
- Vacancy
Agendas & Minutes
Agendas are available before the meetings. Minutes are available following approval.
View Most Recent Agendas And MinutesFiling a Petition for a Hearing
First, a petitioner must receive a denial of a building permit application from the Building Department or a zoning determination signed by the Building Inspector. Then, a petitioner may file for relief from strict adherence to the requisite section(s) of the Bridgewater Zoning Ordinance.
All completed petitions, accompanied by the necessary filing fees and a fee for the legal notice made out to the Enterprise, should be filed no later than three (3) weeks before the date of the hearing.
Applications
Bridgewater uses an online permitting system for all applications to be reviewed by the Planning & Zoning Board. All new applicants must first register. Please call the CED Department at 508-697-0950 for assistance.
Forms
Per MGL c. 40A, all abutters within a 300' radius must be notified of the public hearing. A certified abutters list application shall be filed directly with the Tax Assessor's Office with the required filing fee. Please allow 7–10 business days for processing. The abutters' listing must be forwarded to the Zoning offices, and postage due must be calculated. A check made out to the Town of Bridgewater in the correct amount (see fee schedule on the last page of the Petition for Hearing Application) must be submitted.