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Planning board approves conversion of 20 Preston Street to adjunct law office after ZBA setback variance

City of Middletown Planning Board · January 9, 2026
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The City of Middletown Planning Board approved a resolution allowing Sobo & Sobo to convert 20 Preston Street into an adjunct law office and mail/maintenance operation after the Zoning Board of Appeals granted a 9.7‑foot setback variance; the applicant said 8–10 staff will use the space and one bay door will be retained for a truck.

The City of Middletown Planning Board on a unanimous roll-call vote approved a site‑plan resolution allowing Sobo & Sobo to convert 20 Preston Street into an adjunct office to its main law office at 1 Dolson Avenue.

Gary Sobo, representing Sobo & Sobo, told the board the firm received a 9.7‑foot setback variance from the Zoning Board of Appeals and plans to use the…

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