When and where is the hearing for the Candyland Ice Cream application?

The hearing is May 19, 2026 at 7:15 PM in Meeting Room A, Second Floor, Hanson Town Hall.

What approvals is Candyland Ice Cream seeking?

They seek a special permit and site plan approval to establish an outdoor beer and wine garden.

Can the public attend and comment at the hearing?

Yes; zoning board public hearings are open to the public and typically allow comments.

What zoning district is the property in?

The property is in the Business and Residence A zoning district.

Public Hearing — 165 Liberty Street, Hanson, MA

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Hanson Zoning Board will hold a public hearing on May 19, 2026 at 7:15 PM to consider Candyland Ice Cream, LLC's application for a special permit and site plan approval to add an outdoor beer and wine garden at 165 Liberty Street.

Key Takeaways

Hearing: May 19, 2026 at 7:15 PM, Town Hall Meeting Room A
Applicant: Candyland Ice Cream, LLC seeks outdoor beer and wine garden
Requested approvals: Special permit and site plan under town bylaws
Property: 165 Liberty Street, Business and Residence A zone
Hearing held under MGL Chapter 40A (zoning law)

Published: May 12, 2026 · 1 week ago
Category: Public Hearing
City: Hanson
Address: 165 Liberty Street, Hanson, MA

Research context

3 public hearing notices in Hanson (last 12 months)

What to do next

1
Attend the public hearing
Go to Hanson Town Hall, Meeting Room A on May 19, 2026 at 7:15 PM to listen and speak.
2
Review application materials
Contact the Hanson Board of Appeals before May 19 to request the application and site plans.
3
Submit written comments
Send written comments to the Hanson Board of Appeals prior to the May 19 hearing (address at Town Hall).

Frequently asked questions

When and where is the hearing for the Candyland Ice Cream application?: The hearing is May 19, 2026 at 7:15 PM in Meeting Room A, Second Floor, Hanson Town Hall.
What approvals is Candyland Ice Cream seeking?: They seek a special permit and site plan approval to establish an outdoor beer and wine garden.
Can the public attend and comment at the hearing?: Yes; zoning board public hearings are open to the public and typically allow comments.
What zoning district is the property in?: The property is in the Business and Residence A zoning district.

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Legal terms in this notice

Special Permit: A local zoning approval allowing a use that requires extra review and conditions.
Site Plan Approval: Official sign-off on the layout and design of proposed site changes.
MGL Chapter 40A: Massachusetts state law that governs municipal zoning procedures and permits.

Full Notice Text

165 LIBERTY STREET
LEGAL NOTICE 
TOWN OF HANSON
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
 
The HANSON BOARD OF APPEALS will hold a Public Hearing on May 19, 2026 at 7:15PM at HANSON TOWN HALL-MEETING ROOM A-SECOND FLOOR under MGL Chapter 40A on the Application of CANDYLAND ICE CREAM, LLC for a SPECIAL PERMIT and SITE PLAN APPROVAL under Section VI.D.1i and Section VII.G of the Town of Hanson Zoning By-laws to establish an outdoor beer and wine garden as an accessory to an existing business at 165 LIBERTY STREET MAP 91 LOT, LOT 16 HANSON ASSESSORS MAP. Property is Business and Residence A zone.
 
HANSON BOARD OF APPEALS
MICHAEL FLEMING, CHAIRMAN
 
AD# 12281875
BE 05/05, 05/12/2026

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