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Williamstown Zoning Board of Appeals P U B L I C H E A R I N G NOVEMBER 19, 2026 The following public hearings will be held by the Zoning Board of Appeals at 31 North Street, Williamstown and via Zoom https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85895540813on Thursday the19th of November at 7 PM. This meeting will be streamed live on willinet.org & broadcast live on WilliNet's Spectrum Cable Ch. 1303 2026 - 4 7:00 PM: Upon the petition of the Community Bible Church for a new addition to the existing church of approximately 7,120 sf and associated site improvements. The applicant is requesting a finding that removal of 6 trees 24" diameter and larger is unavoidable for this project, a Special Permit for change in grade by more than 6' from existing grade, a Special Permit for exceeding 30% impervious surface coverage within the Water Resource District 1 Overlay, and a Development Plan Review with findings for compliance alternatives for parking and landscaping. The Board will hear the application in accordance with 70-5, 70-6, 70-7, & 70-8.4 of the Code of the Town of Williamstown. LOCATION: 160 Bridges Road - ASSESSORS PARCEL: 117 - 15 & 74 - ZONING DISTRICT: General Residence 2026 - 5 7:00 PM: Upon the petition of Eric Wolcott for a single-family home at 1351 Hancock Road. The Board will hear the petition for a Special Permit for departure from grade by more than 6 feet, a finding that removal of two 24" trees are unavoidable, and a Development Plan Review for ground disturbance of more than 20,000 square feet in accordance with 70-5, & 70-8.2 & 8.3 of the Code of the Town of Williamstown. LOCATION: 1351 Hancock Road - ASSESSORS PARCEL: 310 - 3 - ZONING DISTRICT Rural Residence 2 The applications and/or plans for the above-mentioned petitions are available for examination at williamstownma.gov and in the Community Development Dept. offices, 31 North Street, Third Floor, between the hours of 8:30 AM and 4:30 PM. Keith Davis, Chairman Williamstown Zoning Board of Appeals Ad# 105960 11/05/2026,11/12/2026