Mattapoisett Zoning Board of Appeals — April 16, 2026

The Mattapoisett Zoning Board of Appeals met on April 16, 2026, to hear four cases regarding residential zoning relief. Chair Susan Akin led the meeting alongside board members Colby Rottler, Anthony Tranfaglia, Jordan Rodrigues, and Aaron Goldberg. The board first reviewed a continued special permit application (Case 1586) for Patrick and Sharon Costello at 41 Fairhaven Road to demolish an existing dwelling and reconstruct a home on a revised 19,470-square-foot lot configuration. Despite drainage questions raised by abutter Christopher Butler, the application was approved unanimously.

Attorney Jeff Sanders requested the formal withdrawal of Case 1588 on behalf of applicant Marcus Baptiste for 17 Shoreview Avenue, intending to revise site plans and refile for a special permit rather than a variance; the board voted unanimously to accept the withdrawal. In Case 1589, Andy Stackpole represented Neil and Cynthia Musante for a special permit to build a 2-foot roof overhang above a garage entrance at 4 Dyer Road, encroaching roughly 1.5 feet into the street setback to resolve rainwater infiltration issues. The board unanimously approved the special permit.

Finally, the board held a public hearing on Case 1590 regarding a variance application by Vincent and Shelley Mondo at 26 Sagamore Road. The applicants sought front and side yard setback relief down to 10.7 feet to construct a two-car garage with a second-story great room. Abutter Tim Ellison voiced privacy concerns regarding living spaces within the 20-foot setback. Board members agreed that the applicants did not demonstrate a legal hardship and expressed concern over establishing a negative precedent with a 10-foot encroachment. The board voted unanimously to deny the variance before adjourning.

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