Zoning Board grants two Special Permits: garage addition and waterfront dock.
Zoning Board grants two Special Permits at remote hearing. Acting Chair Paul Healey, with Regular Members Jed Ruccio and Lauren Galvin present, unanimously approved John Alessi's application to construct a three-bay garage and accessory dwelling unit addition at 25 Free Street, finding the proposal
Zoning Board of Appeals · Meeting of January 28, 2026
HINGHAM — Zoning Board grants two Special Permits at remote hearing. Acting Chair Paul Healey, with Regular Members Jed Ruccio and Lauren Galvin present, unanimously approved John Alessi's application to construct a three-bay garage and accessory dwelling unit addition at 25 Free Street, finding the proposal compliant with all zoning requirements and compatible with the neighborhood. In a separate unanimous vote, the board granted Special Permit A1 to Christopher McDowell and Skybox Development for a 106-foot dock, access stairs, and non-permanent float at 55 Whiton Avenue, determining the structure appropriate for waterfront recreational use with no impact to vehicles, pedestrians, or boat traffic.
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