When and where is the hearing for SP 2026-01?

The hearing is May 20, 2026 at 6:20 PM in Meeting Room 3, Leicester Town Hall, 3 Washburn Square.

How can I review the application materials?

Inspect the application at the Town Clerk's Office during business hours or online at the Leicester Zoning Board page.

How do I submit comments if I cannot attend?

Submit written comments to the Town Clerk so they arrive on or before the May 20, 2026 hearing date.

Public Hearing — 981 Main Street, Leicester, MA (SP 2026-01)

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The Leicester Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on May 20, 2026 at 6:20 PM for Cedric Richardson’s application for a special permit to exceed maximum impervious area in the Water Resource Protection Overlay District at 981 Main Street.

Key Takeaways

Hearing: May 20, 2026 at 6:20 PM in Meeting Room 3, Leicester Town Hall
Applicant: Cedric Richardson seeking special permit SP 2026-01
Request: exceed impervious area limit in Water Resource Protection Overlay
Site: 981 Main Street (Assessor Parcel 20C-A13-0)
Comments: submit written comments by the hearing date or attend

Published: May 12, 2026 · 1 week ago
Category: Public Hearing
City: Leicester
Address: 981 Main Street, Leicester, MA

Case #

SP 2026-01

Research context

2 public hearing notices in Leicester (last 12 months)

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What to do next

1
Attend the public hearing
Go to Meeting Room 3, Leicester Town Hall on May 20, 2026 at 6:20 PM to speak or listen.
2
Review application materials
Inspect the application at the Town Clerk's Office during regular hours or online at https://www.leicesterma.org/474/Zoning-Board-of-Appeals before May 20, 2026.
3
Submit written comments
Send written comments to the Town Clerk to be received on or before May 20, 2026 if you cannot attend.

Frequently asked questions

When and where is the hearing for SP 2026-01?: The hearing is May 20, 2026 at 6:20 PM in Meeting Room 3, Leicester Town Hall, 3 Washburn Square.
How can I review the application materials?: Inspect the application at the Town Clerk's Office during business hours or online at the Leicester Zoning Board page.
How do I submit comments if I cannot attend?: Submit written comments to the Town Clerk so they arrive on or before the May 20, 2026 hearing date.

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Legal terms in this notice

Special Permit: A local authorization allowing an exception to zoning rules for specific uses or conditions.
Impervious area: Surfaces like pavement that prevent water from soaking into the ground.
Water Resource Protection Overlay District: A mapped zone with stricter rules to protect groundwater and water supplies.

Full Notice Text

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE
Zoning Board of Appeals
981 Main Street – 
SP 2026-01
 
Pursuant to MGL Chapter 40A §10 and §11 the Town of Leicester Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a Public Hearing on Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 6:20 PM, or as soon thereafter, in Meeting Room 3, Leicester Town Hall, 3 Washburn Square, Leicester, MA on the application of Cedric Richardson for a Special Permit to exceed the maximum the impervious area allowed in the Water Resource Protection Overlay District, as per section 7.1.04(2a) of the Zoning Bylaws. SITE LOCATION: 981 Main Street, Assessor Parcel 20C-A13-0, Worcester County Registry of Deeds: Book: 70763 & Page: 162, Residential 2 (R2) zone.
 
A copy of the application may be inspected in the Town Clerk's Office during regular business hours or online at https://www.leicesterma.org/474/Zoning-Board-of-Appeals. Any person interested or wishing to be heard on this application should appear at the time and place designated or submit written comments on or before the hearing date.
 
Jim Buckley, Chair
Leicester Zoning Board of Appeals
 
To be published in the Worcester Telegram & Gazette on:
Tuesday, May 5, 2026 and May 12, 2026

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