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Zoning Board actions, June 22, 2026: minutes approved; two variances granted; one denied
Summary
At its June 22 meeting the Town of Washington Zoning Board approved minutes, granted two setback variances (9' for Anson/Brigham; 32' for Washington General Store), denied a variance from Aaron Keith, and referred follow-up items to the Select Board and permitting processes.
The Town of Washington Zoning Board of Adjustments handled multiple routine and substantive items at its June 22 meeting. Procedural business included approval of the March 25, 2026 minutes (motion by Paul Leischner; second by Gary Carney) and scheduling the next meeting for July 29, 2026.
On substantive matters the board voted unanimously to grant a 9-foot rear setback variance for Nicole Anson and Corey Brigham (motion by Joe Shea; second by Gary Carney) and a 32-foot variance to allow an 18-foot side setback for the Washington General Store (motion by Gary Carney; second by Paul Leischner). The board denied Aaron Keith's variance application for insufficient proof of unnecessary hardship and incomplete application details (motion to deny by Andrew Hatch; second by Joe Shea). The board also recorded that Chair Andrew Hatch will consult the town attorney about the McLaughlin case and suggested contacting DES to reconsider a 1989 submission noted by Joe Shea.
Board members present were Andrew Hatch (Chair), Gary Carney, Joe Tapp, Paul Leischner and Joe Shea. The meeting opened at 7:00 p.m. and adjourned at 9:17 p.m.
