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Charlton Zoning Board OKs special permit and variances for lakefront house at 27 Roberts Boulevard

Town of Charlton Zoning Board of Appeals · January 7, 2026
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Summary

The Town of Charlton Zoning Board of Appeals on Jan. 6 granted a special permit to extend a preexisting, nonconforming lakeside dwelling at 27 Roberts Boulevard and approved variances reducing the north side setback to 5.5 feet and the south side setback to 3 feet, citing lot shape and topography.

The Town of Charlton Zoning Board of Appeals on Jan. 6 approved a homeowner’s request to expand a preexisting, nonconforming house at 27 Roberts Boulevard, granting a special permit to extend the existing use and variances for reduced side setbacks.

The applicant, Joshua Burden, told the board he is seeking to "square off" the existing house with an addition he described as roughly 10 by 28 feet and said a similar permit had been granted before the pandemic but expired. "We just had it expired during the pandemic," Burden said, adding that a growing household and remote work by both adults made…

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