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Falmouth ZBA delays boat‑storage permit at 391 Courier Road after neighbor complaints about on‑site work and noise
Summary
The Zoning Board of Appeals continued the special‑permit application from Joseph and Mary Ellen Vosce to allow boat storage at 391 Courier Road to May 7, 2026 after neighbors reported on‑site maintenance, shrink‑wrapping and heavy towing, and the board said it needs stakes, an inventory, a scaled plan and a screening/mitigation plan to evaluate 50‑foot setbacks and enforceability.
The Falmouth Zoning Board of Appeals on Wednesday continued an application by Joseph and Mary Ellen Vosce seeking a special permit to allow boat storage at 391 Courier Road after neighbors and board members raised concerns about noise, possible maintenance work on boats and an inability to verify setback compliance.
Chair Suzanne Murphy announced the continuance after board members said the site must be staked and documented so the board and the town’s enforcement officers can confirm whether boats meet the 50‑foot side‑yard setback required under the town’s boat‑storage provision. The board set a return date of May 7, 2026 so members can view the staked lot and review a revised, scaled plan.
Why it matters: the board told the applicants it can allow storage but not marine maintenance. Earlier enforcement…
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