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Nantucket ZBA continues appeal over large events at 59 South Shore Road after hours of public comment
Summary
The Zoning Board of Appeals heard hours of testimony Monday on whether large, ticketed events at 59 South Shore Road constitute a commercial use in a residential zone. The board voted to continue the appeal to its Feb. 13 meeting to allow further review and comment.
The Town of Nantucket Zoning Board of Appeals on Jan. 9 continued a contested appeal of the building inspector’s decision involving 59 South Shore Road, after hours of testimony from attorneys, the building commissioner, the property owner and neighbors.
Attorney Dan Bailey, representing neighbors who filed the appeal, told the board the property hosted multiple large events last year — including a high-profile September wedding and a May fundraiser — and argued those gatherings “included celebrity wedding with 100 of attendees” and live amplified music that “disturbs the entire neighborhood.” He asked the board to overturn the building inspector’s decision that the…
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