When and where is the public hearing for 0 Grafton Street?

The hearing is Monday, May 18, 2026 at 5:30 PM in the Levi Lincoln Chamber, City Hall, 455 Main Street, Worcester, with remote participation options.

What is the project proposed for 0 Grafton Street?

The applicant proposes two low-rise multi-family buildings with about 12 units each, ~23 parking spaces, and related site improvements.

How can I view the application materials?

Materials are online at the Worcester Zoning Board page or at City Hall, Room 404, 455 Main Street, Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5:00 PM.

May 11, 2026 Public Hearing: 0 Grafton Street, Worcester, MA

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE Zoning Board of Appeals 0 Grafton Street (MBL 41-028-0000B) Joseph Jreij applied to the Zoning Board seeking the following relief from the requirements of the Worcester Zoning Ordinance (ZB-2026-035): Variance: For relief from the minimum frontage requirement for a multi-family low-rise dwelling use in a BL-1.0 Zone (Article IV, Section 4, Table 4.2) Special Permit: To modify the parking dimensional, layout, and/or landscaping requirements, loading requirements, and/or the number of required parking spaces. (Article IV, Section 7.A.2) Presently on the premises is a single-story industrial building. The property is located in the BL-1.0 (Business, Limited) zoning district. The applicant seeks to construct 2 multi-family low-rise dwellings with ±12 units each, ±23 parking spaces, and associated site improvements. A public hearing on the application will be held on Monday, May 18, 2026, at 5:30 PM in the Levi Lincoln Chamber, 3rd floor of the City Hall, 455 Main Street, Worcester, MA. Meeting attendees will additionally have options to participate remotely by joining online using this link https://worcesterma.zoomgov.com/j/1604564634 and/or calling 669-254-5252 (Access Code: 160 456 4634). Note: if technological issues interrupt the virtual meeting component, the meeting will continue in person. Application materials may be viewed online at: http://www.worcesterma.gov/planning-regulatory/boards/zoning-board-of-appeals, or at City Hall, 455 Main Street, Rm. 404, Worcester, MA from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, Mon-Fri. For more information concerning this meeting please contact the Planning Division by email (preferred) at planning@worcesterma.gov or phone at (508) 799-1400 x 31440. Please send written comments, requests for reasonable accommodation, or requests for language interpretation 48 hours or more in advance of the meeting. Worcester Zoning Board of Appeals c/o Division of Planning & Regulatory Services planning@worcesterma.gov (preferred) or (508) 799-1400 x 31440 5/4, 5/11/2026

Public Hearing — 0 Grafton Street, Worcester, MA (ZB-2026-035)

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