Town of New Castle Zoning Board Meeting 5/27/26

The Town of New Castle Zoning Board of Appeals held a meeting on May 27, 2026, primarily focused on reviewing and approving various variance requests related to property development and improvements. Key procurement-related discussions included a special use permit and conditional approval for the First Congregational Church's solar panel installation project, which involved coordination with the planning and architectural review boards to expedite building permits and secure financial incentives. Other agenda items involved approving variances for residential property modifications such as attic finishing, deck construction, generator replacement, patio legalization, shed placement, and parking area adjustments. The board voted to grant these variances with conditions on start and completion timelines, ensuring compliance with zoning codes and neighborhood character preservation. The meeting concluded with approval of the previous meeting's minutes.