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Article XI
Board of Appeals
ARTICLE Xl              BOARD OF APPEALS

Section 1
There shall be a Board of Appeals consisting of five members appointed by the Selectmen, one for a term of one year, one for a term of two years, one for a term of three years, one for a term of four years, and one for a term of five years. Said board shall elect annually a chairman and a clerk from its own number. There shall be three associate members of the Board of Appeals appointed by the Board of Selectmen. Each shall serve a term of five years.

In the case of a vacancy, inability to act, or interest on the part of a member of the Board of Appeals, his place may be taken by an associate member designated by the chairman.

Section 2
The Board of Appeals shall have all the powers and duties of such a Board under the Subdivision Control Law and the Zoning Enabling Act.

Action of the Board of Appeals shall be decided by the number of concurring votes provided by law; but, where no special provision is made, three or more concurring votes shall be final.

The State Building Code of Appeals, as provided by the State Building Code, General Laws, Chapter 802, as amended, will govern appeals to the Building Regulations as contained in the General Laws and these by-laws.


Town of West Boylston 127 Hartwell Street, Suite 100, West Boylston, MA 01583
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