# ZBA 10-5-2026

The Reading Zoning Board of Appeals held public hearings on October 5, 2026, addressing land-use requests for private residential properties; no government procurement, contract awards, or public spending decisions were identified. The Board approved a variance for 52 Salem Street to demolish the existing dwelling and rebuild a two-family structure, conditioned on completing the salvage of historic materials within six weeks. The Board also approved a special permit for additions at 178 Forest Street and a special permit for redevelopment at 72 Green Street; the requested variance for 72 Green Street was not approved. A case for 449 Franklin Street to expand a garage and dwelling was approved by variance. The Board continued an earlier case, approved prior meeting minutes as amended, and discussed the next year’s meeting schedule.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Published:** October 05, 2026

### Sources
- [ZBA 10-5-2026](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QcCk-3fcMWw) - RCTV Studios