Needham Channel coverage of the Needham Zoning Board of Appeals meeting held at the Public Services Administration Building on September 17, 2026.

The Needham Zoning Board of Appeals met on September 17th. After reviewing the Minutes from the previous meeting, Board Members briefly discussed and made a final decision and vote regarding the application from 1545 Central Avenue. They also briefly discussed a continuation request for a ZBA Special Permit that had been granted in 1997 for the Norfolk Lodge at 1101 Highland Avenue regarding the allowance of sale and storage of Christmas trees in their parkint lot. The Application for an ADU at 20 Manson Road was also scheduled but the Applicant requested to again postpone the Agenda Item until the Zoning Board’s next meeting which is scheduled for October 29th. Board Members also heard from the applicants of the last two applications being disucssed, The Monsoon Indian Kitchen Inc. located at 324 Chestnut Street who were looking for a parking waiver and an addition of inside seating for their restaurant, as well as a couple living at 29 Davenport Road who are requesting a special permit and variance to allow for them to renovate and build an addition to the structure on their property.