When and where is the hearing for the 160 High St variance?

The hearing is May 19, 2026 at 7:00 PM in Meeting Room A, second floor, Hanson Town Hall.

What is the variance request for 160 High St?

A side yard setback variance to replace the existing garage with a new 24' x 48' garage.

Who is applying for the zoning variance at 160 High St?

Michael Parker is the applicant for the variance.

Public Hearing — 160 High St, Hanson, MA

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The Hanson Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on May 19, 2026 at 7:00 PM to consider Michael Parker's variance request to replace an existing garage with a new 24' x 48' garage at 160 High St in a Residence A zone.

Key Takeaways

Hearing: May 19, 2026 at 7:00 PM, Hanson Town Hall Meeting Room A
Request: side yard setback variance for a new 24'x48' garage
Applicant: Michael Parker; property at 160 High St (Map 49, Lot 4)
Zoning law: Review under MGL Chapter 40A and Town Zoning By-law VI.B.(4)

Published: May 12, 2026 · 1 week ago
Category: Public Hearing
City: Hanson
Address: 160 High St, 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 (second floor) on May 19, 2026 at 7:00 PM to speak or listen.
2
Review application materials
Contact the Hanson Zoning Board of Appeals before the hearing to request plans or documents related to Map 49 Lot 4.
3
Submit comments
Provide written comments to the Hanson Board of Appeals ahead of the May 19 hearing if you cannot attend.

Frequently asked questions

When and where is the hearing for the 160 High St variance?: The hearing is May 19, 2026 at 7:00 PM in Meeting Room A, second floor, Hanson Town Hall.
What is the variance request for 160 High St?: A side yard setback variance to replace the existing garage with a new 24' x 48' garage.
Who is applying for the zoning variance at 160 High St?: Michael Parker is the applicant for the variance.

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Legal terms in this notice

side yard setback variance: Permission to build closer to the property line than zoning rules normally allow.
MGL Chapter 40A: Massachusetts state law governing municipal zoning and procedures for variances.

Full Notice Text

160 HIGH ST
LEGAL NOTICE 
TOWN OF HANSON
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
 
The HANSON BOARD OF APPEALS will hold a Public Hearing on May 19, 2026 at 7:00PM at HANSON TOWN HALL-MEETING ROOM A-SECOND FLOOR under MGL Chapter 40A on the Application of MICHAEL PARKER for a side yard setback Variance under the Town of Hanson Zoning By-laws Section VI. B. (4) to replace an existing garage with a new 24'x48' garage at 160 HIGH ST MAP 49 LOT 4 HANSON ASSESSORS MAP. Property is Residence A zone.
 
HANSON BOARD OF APPEALS
MICHAEL FLEMING,
CHAIRMAN
 
AD# 12281909
BE 05/05, 05/12/2026

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