Cohasset Board approves three‑bedroom deed restriction for 34 Brewer Road

The Cohasset Board of Public Health voted unanimously on Sept. 16, 2025, to approve a deed restriction limiting 34 Brewer Road to three bedrooms so the property’s septic system—designed for three bedrooms—can be recorded with Norfolk County.

Board members relied on the Title 5 presumption cited in 3 CMR 15.002, which counts total habitable rooms and presumes bedroom capacity accordingly: the applicant reported nine rooms (which would presumptively calculate to four bedrooms), while the septic design was sized for three. The deed restriction will limit the official bedroom count to three to align the septic design with Title 5 requirements.

Carrie Johnson of KANE Construction and the homeowner confirmed the restriction is required to match the septic design and noted the deed restriction was being prepared for recording. The board requested the deed restriction be filed with Norfolk County prior to closing; the applicant reported they were closing on Friday and expected to record the restriction promptly.

The board moved and approved the restriction by roll‑call vote. The roll‑call as recorded in the meeting: Marcia Lewis — yes; Mary Goodman — yes; and a board member recorded as Paul (last name variably transcribed in the minutes) — yes. The motion passed unanimously.

Next steps: the applicant will record the deed restriction in Norfolk County and pursue formal septic system plan approval as part of standard permitting and inspection prior to installation.