When and where is the hearing for 169 Webster Street?

The hearing is Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at 6:30 P.M. before the Marshfield Zoning Board of Appeals.

What is the proposal for the property at 169 Webster Street?

The petitioner seeks a special permit to add about 420 sq ft plus egress decks and stairs to the existing house.

Why does this require a special permit?

Because the work affects a nonconforming dwelling and the property lies partly in a wetlands overlay district, triggering board review under local code.

Public Hearing — 169 Webster Street, Marshfield, MA

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The Marshfield Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on May 26, 2026 at 6:30 PM to consider a special permit for a ~420 sq ft addition, decks and stairs to a nonconforming single-family home at 169 Webster Street.

Key Takeaways

Hearing: May 26, 2026 at 6:30 P.M.
Proposal: ~420 sq ft addition plus egress decks and stairs
Location: 169 Webster Street (Parcel M08-06-18)
Permit sought: Special Permit under §§305-9.02 and 305-10.12
Property partly in Inland Wetlands Overlay District

Published: May 14, 2026 · 1 week ago
Category: Public Hearing
City: Marshfield
Address: 169 Webster Street, Marshfield, MA

Research context

3 public hearing notices in Marshfield (last 12 months)

What to do next

1
Attend the public hearing
Show up on May 26, 2026 at 6:30 P.M. to the Marshfield Zoning Board of Appeals to comment or listen.
2
Contact the Zoning Board
Reach out to the Marshfield Zoning Board of Appeals office before the hearing for details or submission requirements.
3
Review application materials
Request or inspect the full petition (Case #26-26) and site plans at the town planning office prior to May 26.

Frequently asked questions

When and where is the hearing for 169 Webster Street?: The hearing is Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at 6:30 P.M. before the Marshfield Zoning Board of Appeals.
What is the proposal for the property at 169 Webster Street?: The petitioner seeks a special permit to add about 420 sq ft plus egress decks and stairs to the existing house.
Why does this require a special permit?: Because the work affects a nonconforming dwelling and the property lies partly in a wetlands overlay district, triggering board review under local code.

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Legal terms in this notice

Special Permit: A zoning authorization allowing a use or alteration that needs board approval under local rules.
Nonconforming: A building or use that lawfully existed but doesn't meet current zoning rules.
Inland Wetlands Overlay District: A mapped area with wetland protections that can restrict development and require review.

Full Notice Text

LEGAL NOTICE
MARSHFIELD ZONING
BOARD OF APPEALS
NOTICE OF PUBLIC
HEARING

A Public Hearing will be held by the MARSHFIELD ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS on Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at 6:30 P.M. to consider the following:

#26-26:  James Leahy - The Petitioner is seeking a Special Permit in accordance with §§ 305-9.02 and 305-10.12 of the Marshfield Municipal Code to allow for the construction of an approximately 420 s.f. addition and associated egress decks and stairs to the existing nonconforming single-family dwelling on the property located at 169 Webster Street, which is further identified on the Assessors' Maps as being on parcel M08-06-18 and is located in the R-2 Zoning District and is partially located in the Inland Wetlands Overlay District.

Brian Murphy, Chair
Grover Hensley, Jr., Vice Chair
Larry Keane, Clerk
Stephen Lynch
Eric Murphy
Jean Lee
Mack Brothers

May 7, 14 2026
LNEO0510697

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