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Report of the Zoning Board of The Board Members would like to take this � p g opportunity to acknowledge and thank Chairman Appeals Robert G.Nelson for his decades of devoted service to the Town. Whether serving on the Board,researching , Zoning laws or volunteering at Town elections,he can To the Honorable Board of Selectmen and Citizens be counted on to bring his enthusiasm to the task. of the Town of Mashpee: The Zoning Board of Appeals thanks the other The Zoning Board of Appeals is appointed by Town Boards,Departments,Commissions and Agents the Selectmen and acts under the authority of Chapters for their outstanding cooperation. 40A and 40B of the Massachusetts General Laws and the Zoning By-laws of the Town of Mashpee. The Meetings of the Zoning Board of Appeals are Zoning Board of Appeals has the following powers: held on the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month at 7:00 p.m. at the Town Hall. These meetings 1. To hear and decide Appeals in accordance are open to the public. with Chapter 40A Section 8. 2. To hear and decide Petitions for Special Respectfully submitted, Permits in accordance with Chapter 40A Robert G. Nelson, Chairman Section 9. Jonathan D. Furbush Vice Chairman 3. To hear and decide Petitions for Variances as William A. Blaisdell, Clerk set forth in Chapter 40A Section 10. James Reiffarth, Board Member 4. To hear and decide Appeals of a Decision of John M. Dorsey,Board Member the Building Commissioner in accordance Peter R. Hinden,Associate Board Member with Chapter 40A Sections 13 and 14. Ronald S. Bonvie,Associate Board Member 5. To hear and decide on Petitions for Comprehensive Permits under Massachusetts General Law Chapter 40B. The Zoning Board of Appeals heard a total of 45 petitions in calendar year 2010. Petition and abutter fees in the amount of $8,543.00 were collected in 2010. The Board welcomed Ronald S. Bonvie as Associate Board Member in February. In spite of the slow economy, two of the Special Permits granted by the Board during 2010 will bring business and revenue to the Town: First Citizens' Federal Credit Union and Capewide Enterprises,LLC. The Board was also pleased to grant Comprehensive Permits under M.G.L. Chapter 40B to Habitat for Humanity of Cape Cod,Inc. and Mashpee Housing Authority. This will allow for construction of much needed, affordable housing for deserving fami- lies. The Board expresses its gratitude to Attorney Jason Talerman and Engineer Charles L. Rowley for their expertise and guidance through the permitting process of these Petitions. 144