Zoning Board of Appeals - September 3, 2026

The Walpole Zoning Board of Appeals held a public hearing on September 3, 2026, to discuss a proposed apartment-style development at 112 Union Street by Union Street Investment Group LLC. The board invoked "safe harbor" under Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40B, indicating the town has met certain affordable housing thresholds and temporarily limiting the applicant's ability to proceed with the 45-unit affordable housing project. The board previously approved a related six-unit project on the same site, which remains valid and is scheduled for review by the Planning Board. Public comments focused on concerns about parking, neighborhood impact, and project scale. The board voted to continue the hearing to October 26, 2026, to allow time for state review of the safe harbor invocation and further proceedings. No contract awards or procurement decisions were made during this meeting, but the discussion centered on zoning approvals and affordable housing development regulations that could influence future construction and development contracts in the town.