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Peabody ZBA approves continuances and an extension; several variances denied

6493039 · October 21, 2025
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Summary

At its Oct. 20 meeting the Peabody Zoning Board of Appeals accepted continuances, recorded a withdrawal, denied multiple variance requests after public comment, and granted a statutory extension for an earlier decision.

PEABODY, Mass. — The Peabody Zoning Board of Appeals on Oct. 20, 2025 handled a mix of procedural items and contested variance requests: the board approved continuances for two matters, accepted a withdrawal, declined three variance applications after public hearings, and granted an extension under the Permit Extension Act for a prior decision.

Key outcomes at a glance - Continuances approved: The board accepted requests to continue matters for 124 Summit St. and 32 Washington St. to the Nov. 17 meeting. The motions were made and approved on the record.

- Withdrawal: The application for 4 Sunnybrook Lane (Kristen and Joseph Zarrella) was withdrawn without prejudice at the applicant’s request. The board accepted the withdrawal.

- 13 West Diane Road (Robert and Karen Carosa): The board heard testimony, including neighbor questions…

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