T O W N R E P O R T 2007 L U N E N B U R G - Town of Lunenburg

TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENTDerek Dufresne, Technology DirectorEach year we are developing, strengthening and reaching new heights in technology. The past year we have investedin our employees. We can put out technology, hardware and software, but it is the training and communication piecesthat make everything run so much more efficiently. With every piece of technology, no matter how little, the goal wasaimed at improving our employee or their environment.This past year we assisted in, or brought in, more funds in the form of grants and donations. The largest pieces weredue in large part to our cooperation with other agencies. One such grant was in conjunction with Fitchburg Police. Thegrant was in excess of $85000. We can’t count on this type of investment all the time, but it is a strong indictor to ourcommitment in exploring all avenues of funding.There are many people that make these efforts possible. My position is becoming more administrational and lesshands on. On the Police Project, there were many people involved. The tax work off program is a resource that washeavily used. Police and firefighters on their off schedule assisted. The man hours devoted are only seen behind thescenes.We are proud to serve every department in Lunenburg and its community! Thank you for your attention.ZONING BOARD OF APPEALSThe Zoning Board of Appeals heard many petitions during calendar year 2007. There were several applicants seekingvariances, special permits and dimensional variations. The Zoning Board meetings are held on the second and forthWednesdays of the month on an “as needed” basis.The Zoning Board consists of the following members: Donald F. Bowen, Chairman, Raymond Beal, Vice Chairman,James Besarkarski, Alfred Gravelle, Hans Wentrup and Associate members, David Blatt, Paul Doherty and Sheila Lumi.Lisa Normandin serves as the Administrative Assistant to the Zoning Board.The functions of your Zoning Board of Appeals as required by statures are as follows:1. To hear and decide applications for Variances from Town’s Protective By-Laws as authorized in the By-laws.2. To hear and decide applications for Special Permits as authorized in the Town’s Protective By-laws.3. To hear and decide appeals in accordance with Chapter 40A, Section 8 of the Massachusetts General Laws, asamended, from any person aggrieved by reason of his or her inability to obtain a permit or enforcement actionfrom the Administrative Officer or Board in the Town, the Regional Planning Agency, abutting City or Town orother Administrative Official.4. To act upon application for comprehensive permits in accordance with Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter40B. The Zoning Board of Appeals reviews requests for comprehensive permits submitted to the Board underChapter 40B by developers who wish to create affordable housing. These requests can, by law, circumventlocal zoning ordinances.If you need any assistance from the Zoning Board of Appeals please contact us at 978-582-4146 during regularbusiness hours. Zoning Board applications are available in the office of the Town Clerk.