What is Staruck Trucking & Excavation asking to do?

They seek a special permit to park more than one commercial vehicle at 11 & 17 Potter Rd in an RA zone.

How can I review the application before the hearing?

The application is available during business hours at the Douglas Community Development Department, 29 Depot Street.

Can I testify at the hearing or attend remotely?

Yes; interested persons should appear at the hearing. Visit douglas-ma.gov for the agenda and Zoom information.

Public Hearing — 29 Depot Street, Douglas, MA

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The Douglas Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on June 3, 2026 at 7:00 PM about Staruck Trucking & Excavation Inc.'s special permit request to park more than one commercial vehicle at 11 & 17 Potter Rd in a Rural Agriculture zone.

Key Takeaways

Hearing on June 3, 2026 at 7:00 PM at Douglas Municipal Center
Applicant: Staruck Trucking & Excavation Inc.
Proposal: park more than one commercial vehicle at 11 & 17 Potter Rd
Request is for a Special Permit under MGL c.40A §9 and local bylaws
Application available at Community Development during business hours

Published: May 20, 2026 · yesterday
Category: Public Hearing
City: Douglas
Address: 29 Depot Street, Douglas, MA · 2 filings

Research context

2 filings at this address 3 public hearing notices in Douglas (last 12 months)

What to do next

1
Review the application
Visit the Community Development Department at 29 Depot Street during business hours to examine the application.
2
Attend the hearing
Show up on June 3, 2026 at 7:00 PM in the Douglas Municipal Center Resource Room to speak or listen.
3
Check for remote access
Visit www.douglas-ma.gov for the meeting agenda and Zoom connection details before June 3.

Frequently asked questions

When and where is the hearing for the special permit?: June 3, 2026 at 7:00 PM in the Douglas Municipal Center Resource Room, 29 Depot Street, Douglas, MA.
What is Staruck Trucking & Excavation asking to do?: They seek a special permit to park more than one commercial vehicle at 11 & 17 Potter Rd in an RA zone.
How can I review the application before the hearing?: The application is available during business hours at the Douglas Community Development Department, 29 Depot Street.
Can I testify at the hearing or attend remotely?: Yes; interested persons should appear at the hearing. Visit douglas-ma.gov for the agenda and Zoom information.

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Legal terms in this notice

Special Permit: A local approval allowing uses otherwise restricted by zoning, subject to conditions.
MGL Chapter 40A, Section 9: State law authorizing zoning boards to grant special permits with conditions.
Zoning Bylaws: Local rules that control land use, building types, and activities in town zones.

Full Notice Text

TOWN OF DOUGLAS
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The Town of Douglas Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a Public Hearing at 7:00pm on Wednesday, June 3, 2026 in the Douglas Municipal Center, Resource Room, 29 Depot Street, Douglas, MA to hear the following Application:
 
7:00 PM Public Hearing: Staruck Trucking & Excavation Inc. has filed for a Special Permit pursuant to MGL Chapter 40A, Section 9 and the Douglas Zoning Bylaws, Section 9.3, Section 3.2.1 #5 ? Garaging or Parking of Commercial Vehicles in a Rural Agriculture (RA) Zoned District to park more than one commercial vehicle on the property of 11 &17 Potter Rd, Assessors Maps 136, Parcels 8 & 9.
 
Any person interested or wishing to be heard should appear at the time and place designated. Visit www.douglas-ma.gov for the Agenda and Zoom information. A copy of the Application is available for review during regular business hours in the Douglas Community Development Department, 29 Depot Street, Douglas, MA 01516.
 
Daniel Heney               
Chairman
Zoning Board of Appeals
 
May 20, 27 2026
LNEO0518965