When and where is the zoning board hearing?

Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 7:00 p.m., Council Chambers, Administration Building, 149 Main St, Watertown, with remote access link on the agenda 48 hours prior.

What is being proposed at 235 Mount Auburn St Lot A?

A Special Permit to allow a new two-family residence in the SC zoning district and Mount Auburn St Historic District.

How can I access the remote meeting link?

The remote access link will be posted on the meeting agenda 48 hours before the hearing on the town's website.

Will the property get a new address?

Yes; a new address will be assigned for Lot A on Walnut Street.

May 10, 2026 Public Hearing: 149 Main St, Watertown, MA

Watertown Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on May 27, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. to consider a special permit for 235 Mount Auburn St Lot A to allow conversion to a two-family residence in the SC zoning and historic district.

May 16, 2026Public HearingWatertown

Watertown Zoning Board will hold a public hearing on May 27, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. about a special permit request to convert 235 Mount Auburn St Lot A into a new two-family residence in the SC zone; a new Walnut St address will be assigned.

May 9, 2026Public HearingWatertown

Watertown Zoning Board will hold a public hearing on May 27, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. to consider a special permit request by Ora Grodsky/67 Capitol St Trust for a dormer addition increasing a nonconforming third-floor area at 67 Capitol St.

May 16, 2026Public HearingWatertown

Watertown Planning Board will hold a public hearing on May 13, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. for Galen Street Owner LLC's request for a Sign Special Permit to allow existing and proposed signs, including signs above 20 feet, at 66 Galen Street in the I-3 zoning district.

May 16, 2026Public HearingWatertown

Watertown City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on April 28, 2026 at 7:00 PM to consider repealing sections of the city code to align with a recently passed administrative code. The ordinance text is available for inspection at City Hall and online.

May 16, 2026Public HearingWatertown

Watertown City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on May 12, 2026 at 7:00 PM about a proposed ordinance directing the Human Resources Department to maintain employee policies for non‑council, non‑union city employees, covering pay, leave, and holidays.

May 16, 2026Public HearingWatertown

Watertown City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on May 12, 2026 at 7:00 PM to consider a $2,300,000 loan order to fund reconstruction of Forest and Springfield Streets, with borrowing authorized under state law if approved.

May 16, 2026Public HearingWatertown

The Town of Watertown will hold a public hearing on May 13, 2026 at 5:30 PM about proposed actions affecting public shade trees under Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 87. Remote participation and multiple ways to comment are provided.

May 16, 2026Public HearingWatertown

Watertown City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on May 12, 2026 at 7:00 PM regarding a proposed $2,300,000 loan order to finance reconstruction of Forest and Springfield Streets. The hearing is in-person at 149 Main Street and available online via Zoom.

May 10, 2026Public HearingWatertown

The Town of Watertown will hold a public hearing on May 13, 2026 at 5:30pm about removal of public shade trees protected under Massachusetts law. The meeting offers in-person, remote, phone, and email participation options for public comment.

May 10, 2026Public HearingWatertown

Public Hearing — 149 Main St, Watertown, MA (PZ-26-9)

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Watertown Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on May 27, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. to consider a special permit for 235 Mount Auburn St Lot A to allow conversion to a two-family residence in the SC zoning and historic district.

Watertown Zoning Board will hold a public hearing on May 27, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. about a special permit request to convert 235 Mount Auburn St Lot A into a new two-family residence in the SC zone; a new Walnut St address will be assigned.

Watertown Zoning Board will hold a public hearing on May 27, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. to consider a special permit request by Ora Grodsky/67 Capitol St Trust for a dormer addition increasing a nonconforming third-floor area at 67 Capitol St.

Watertown Planning Board will hold a public hearing on May 13, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. for Galen Street Owner LLC's request for a Sign Special Permit to allow existing and proposed signs, including signs above 20 feet, at 66 Galen Street in the I-3 zoning district.

Watertown City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on April 28, 2026 at 7:00 PM to consider repealing sections of the city code to align with a recently passed administrative code. The ordinance text is available for inspection at City Hall and online.

Watertown City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on May 12, 2026 at 7:00 PM about a proposed ordinance directing the Human Resources Department to maintain employee policies for non‑council, non‑union city employees, covering pay, leave, and holidays.

Watertown City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on May 12, 2026 at 7:00 PM to consider a $2,300,000 loan order to fund reconstruction of Forest and Springfield Streets, with borrowing authorized under state law if approved.

The Town of Watertown will hold a public hearing on May 13, 2026 at 5:30 PM about proposed actions affecting public shade trees under Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 87. Remote participation and multiple ways to comment are provided.

Watertown City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on May 12, 2026 at 7:00 PM regarding a proposed $2,300,000 loan order to finance reconstruction of Forest and Springfield Streets. The hearing is in-person at 149 Main Street and available online via Zoom.

The Town of Watertown will hold a public hearing on May 13, 2026 at 5:30pm about removal of public shade trees protected under Massachusetts law. The meeting offers in-person, remote, phone, and email participation options for public comment.

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