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Norwood ZBA approves addition at 41 Chapel Court with rear-fence condition

5708807 · September 3, 2025
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Summary

The Zoning Board granted a special permit under section 5.4.0.4 for an addition at 41 Chapel Court (Case 25-21), finding it would not be substantially more detrimental to the neighborhood; approval included a required fence along the rear lot line and passed 5-0.

The Norwood Zoning Board of Appeals voted unanimously Sept. 2 to grant a special permit for an addition to the home at 41 Chapel Court (Case 25-21). The motion to approve included a condition that a fence (chain link or stockade) be installed along the rear lot line without gates; the final vote was 5-0.

David Hearn Jr., an attorney appearing for property owner George McManus, told the board the house was built around 1910 and has a current living area of about 655 square feet per assessor records. Hearn said…

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