On the agenda: two dock special-permit requests for properties on Black Horse Lane (70–74 Black Horse Lane and 66 Black Horse Lane) and a variance request at 83 Spring Street for construction of a single-family home. The hearing is the place to review the relief being requested and the conditions that could be discussed.

Where to attend (in person or Zoom)

The hearing begins no earlier than 7:00 P.M. at Willcutt Commons (91 Sohier Street). A Zoom option is also available, using webinar ID 833 7857 6954 and passcode 752840.

What the ZBA does, in plain terms

In Cohasset, the Zoning Board of Appeals holds public hearings and handles zoning matters that include special permits, variances from zoning law, and certain appeals related to building-permit decisions.

Docket recap: dock special permits and the 83 Spring Street variance

Dock special permit — 70–74 Black Horse Lane
Applicant: Michael McGuinness. File #26.05.04a.

Dock special permit — 66 Black Horse Lane
Applicant: Michael Crowell. File #26.05.04b.

Variance — 83 Spring Street
Applicant: David Won. File #26.05.26. Listed pursuant to Zoning Bylaw Section 300-8.3.

What residents should listen for

Because the listed items are being heard before any decision is made, residents may want to track the specific relief being requested and any conditions discussed that could affect nearby properties—especially as described in the dock applications and addressed during the hearing.

Next checkpoint: August 3, 2026

The ZBA’s next scheduled meeting is Monday, August 3, 2026. If any of the July 6 items are continued, that meeting would be the next place to watch for follow-up discussion and additional public input.

Residents can review the posted July 6 agenda and attend in person or via Zoom during the public hearing window.

Sources

• Town of Cohasset — Zoning Board of Appeals Agenda (July 6, 2026) (PDF)