When and how is the hearing being held?

The hearing is May 26, 2026 at 6:00pm and will be conducted virtually via Zoom.

Where can I see the applicants' plans?

Copies are on file at the Rockport Town Clerk during business hours and online at RockportMA.gov under Zoning Board of Appeals, May 2026 filings.

Public Hearing — 115 Granite Street, Rockport, MA

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The Rockport Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a virtual public hearing on May 26, 2026 at 6:00pm about a special permit/variance request to add several additions to an existing non‑conforming house at 115 Granite Street.

Key Takeaways

Hearing: May 26, 2026 at 6:00pm via Zoom
Request: special permit and/or variance for additions
Property: existing non‑conforming dwelling at 115 Granite St
Application and plans available at Town Clerk and online

Published: May 18, 2026 · 3 days ago
Category: Public Hearing
City: Rockport
Address: 115 Granite Street, Rockport, MA · 2 filings

Research context

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

What to do next

1
Attend the virtual hearing
Join the Zoom hearing on May 26, 2026 at 6:00pm to comment or listen.
2
Review application materials
View the application and plans at the Town Clerk's office during business hours or online at RockportMA.gov under Zoning Board of Appeals, May 2026.
3
Contact the Board
Reach out to the Rockport Zoning Board of Appeals or Town Clerk before the hearing for questions or to submit comments.

Frequently asked questions

When and how is the hearing being held?: The hearing is May 26, 2026 at 6:00pm and will be conducted virtually via Zoom.
What is the hearing about for 115 Granite Street?: It’s about a request for a special permit and/or variance to add several additions to the existing non‑conforming house.
Where can I see the applicants' plans?: Copies are on file at the Rockport Town Clerk during business hours and online at RockportMA.gov under Zoning Board of Appeals, May 2026 filings.

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Legal terms in this notice

special permit: Permission from the zoning board to allow a use or structure that zoning rules otherwise restrict.
variance: A waiver from specific zoning requirements allowing deviation for a particular property.
non‑conforming dwelling: A building that existed before current zoning rules and does not meet present dimensional or use standards.

Full Notice Text

TOWN OF ROCKPORT,MASSACHUSETTSBOARD OF APPEALSLegal NoticeIn accordance with the Massachu-setts General Laws, Chapter 40Aand C.1413 (as enacted vC.174Acts 2016), notice is hereby giventhat a Public Hearing will be held onWednesday, May 26, 2026 via virtualZoom meeting on the following:6:00pm - Petition of Peter Law-rence and Pamela Warren for aspecial permit and/or variance toconstruct several additions to anexisting non-conforming dwelling at115 Granite Street, RockportCopies of the application for re-lief, including the applicants' plans,are on file in the office of the TownClerk of Rockport and are availablefor public inspection during regularbusiness hours of that office. Thefiles are also available for viewingonline at http://www.Rockportma.gov, Zoning Board of Appeals, FiledApplications, May 2026 Hearing.Alan Battistelli, ChairGT - May 11,18 2026

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Notice

DateCategoryCity

The Rockport Board of Appeals will hold a virtual public hearing on May 26, 2026 at 6:00 PM on a petition by Peter Lawrence and Pamela Warren for a special permit and/or variance to add several additions to their non-conforming dwelling at 115 Granite Street.

May 11, 2026Public HearingRockport