Zoning Board of Appeals

Overview

The Great Barrington Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) is an elected five-member board, with two alternate members. Alternate members may represent an absent regular member. The ZBA has the power to hear and decide upon appeals by persons who have been unable to obtain a permit or enforcement action in accordance with Great Barrington's Zoning By-Law and related zoning provisions of Massachusetts law. Also, it has the power the hear and decide on applications for variances from the requirements of the By-Law and applications for special permits under the "grandfather" provisions of the By-Law.

Elected Members


  • Peter Most, Chair
    Term Expires: 2028
  • Michael Wise, Vice-Chair
    Term Expires: 2028
  • Madonna Meagher, Secretary
    Term Expires: 2029
  • Stephen McAlister, Member
    Term Expires: 2029
  • JB Brodeur, Member
    Term Expires: 2030

Associate Members (Appointed)

  • Vacancy 
    Term Expiration: 2025
  • James Manning
    Term Expiration: 2026

CONTACT INFO:

(413) 528-1619 EXT 2401

Agendas & Minutes

Agendas are available before the meetings. Minutes are available following approval.

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