Zoning Board

Bellingham rejects battery storage facility on town industrial site. The Zoning Board of Appeals voted 4-1 to deny a special permit for a battery energy storage system at 26 Pearl Street, with Chairman Peter Gabrielle and member Elizabeth Berthelette voting to deny and member Rayan Shamas voting in

Bellingham Zoning Board postpones decision on proposed battery storage facility at Pearl Street. Zero Point Development presented a 5-megawatt lithium-ion system for the 20.8-acre industrial-zoned property, projected to generate $37,000 annually in tax revenue. A 200-signature petition of

Bellingham Zoning Board of Appeals upholds Planning Board decision on Prospect Village conditions. Louis Petrozzi, president of Wall Street Development Corp, appealed conditions imposed on a development plan approval for the Lake Street and Prospect Street project, arguing the Planning Board

Bellingham Zoning Board continues two hearings due to procedural issues. The board voted unanimously to continue the Prospect Village appeal to March 19, 2026, after member Elizabeth Berthelette's recusal due to her Planning Board vote on the underlying decision required all four remaining members

Bellingham Zoning Board approves Red Mill setback variance. The board unanimously granted Jeffrey Heidelberg of Toll Brothers permission to reduce front yard setback from 30 feet to 20 feet and side yard setback from 25 feet to 5 feet, citing topographical challenges with 70-100 feet elevation