Mattapoisett Zoning Board of Appeals — June 18, 2026

The Mattapoisett Zoning Board of Appeals met on June 18, 2026, chaired by Susan Aiken alongside board members Aaron Goldberg, Jan Brody, Tony Tranfiglia, and Jordan Rodericks. The board reviewed two residential applications: a special permit request for a new single-family dwelling and a dimensional variance request for an addition to an existing home.

The first matter, Case 1592, involved applicant Marcus Baptiste and attorney Jeff Sanders seeking a special permit under Sections 6.2.2 and 7.2.2 to construct a 2,750-square-foot single-family home at 17 Shoreview Avenue on a preexisting nonconforming 0.35-acre lot. Board members and neighbor Tim Kelly raised concerns regarding drainage, severe localized coastal flooding, fill, and the substantial 54-foot width of the structure encroaching into side setbacks. The applicant emphasized stormwater mitigation measures, including stone trench drains and leaching pits, and noted that the design complied with pre-1973 W-10 setback standards. The board voted 4-1 to approve the special permit as presented.

The second matter, Case 1593, was an application by Deborah and Craig Rominowicz of 2 Collins Way for a setback variance to build a first-floor master bedroom suite. Contractor Andrew Perkins explained the addition is needed for medical and accessibility reasons due to Craig Rominowicz's disability, as well as site constraints resulting from a walkout basement and a municipal bike path easement. With no neighbor opposition on the 2.74-acre parcel, the board approved the variance unanimously before voting to adjourn.

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