Design Review Board – Feb 5, 2026
- Where
- Not listed on the city's Agenda Center
- Time
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What was decided
The board reviewed sign applications for a Verizon location at 55 Dodge Street and TruNorthBank locations at 254 Cabot Street, 48 Enon Street, and 140 Brimbal Avenue, recommending approval for each. The board also elected its 2026 chairperson and vice-chairperson and approved prior meeting minutes.
Decisions recorded
- Recommended approval of the window sign for Verizon at 55 Dodge Street, Unit 110, found the wall sign consistent in size, and recommended the ZBA approve the Special Permit for the wall sign; motion carried 6-0.
- Recommended approval of the Option 1 signage for Signs A and B for TruNorthBank at 254 Cabot Street, subject to plans submitted; motion carried 6-0.
- Recommended approval of both the wall sign and panel sign for TruNorthBank at 48 Enon Street, as presented; motion carried 6-0.
- Recommended issuance of the sign permit for three requested signs at 140 Brimbal Avenue for TruNorthBank, subject to plans presented; motion carried 6-0.
- Nominated and elected Jon Ouellette as Chairperson of the DRB for 2026; motion carried 5-0-1.
- Nominated and elected Michael Barone Jr. as Vice-Chairperson of the DRB for 2026; motion carried 5-0-1.
- Approved the January 8, 2026 meeting minutes, as amended; motion carried 6-0.
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Terms used here
- special permit
- Permission from a board the zoning names, such as the Zoning Board of Appeals or the Planning Board, for a use or project the zoning allows only with that board's approval.
- ZBA
- Zoning Board of Appeals.
Source
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