Planning Board
The Planning Board is responsible for the administration of the Subdivision Regulations under the purview of ML ac 41 §81 AK to GG as well as all site plan applications and most of the special permits required under the Zoning Bylaw. The Board is responsible for creating and updating the town’s master plan; and they usually take the lead in updating the zoning bylaw as well. The Board also participates in other planning activities in town, such as the Open Space & Recreation Plan, redevelopment planning, and neighborhood planning. Finally, the Board provides advice on the development of the town or on specific proposals when requested by other boards and commissions.
The Planning Board meets on the first and third Thursday of each month at 7:00 PM in the Selectmen's Meeting Room at Ware Town Hall (please check postings for current dates and cancellations).
| Members | Title | Term Expiration |
| Ed Murphy, III | Chairman | 2024 |
| Richard Starodoj | Vice Chairman | 2026 |
| Elizabeth Hancock | Secretary | April 2024 |
| Kenneth Crosby | Member | 2025 |
| Chris DiMarzio | Member | 2026 |
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Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA)
The Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) is a quasi-judicial body which operates under the authority of Chapter 40A of the General Laws of the Commonwealth for the purpose of promoting the health, safety, convenience, and general welfare of the Town of Ware. The ZBA reviews requests for variances submitted by applicants who want an exemption to the local zoning bylaw in order to use their land in a particular way. The ZBA may be asked to review requests submitted by residents or business owners who are aggrieved by a decision made by the Building Commissioner or the Planning Board. The ZBA reviews requests for Comprehensive Permits submitted under Chapter 40B by developers who wish to create affordable housing.
The Zoning Board of Appeals meets when necessary on the fourth Wednesday of every month at 7:00 PM in the Selectmen's Meeting Room at Ware Town Hall (please check postings for current dates and cancellations).
Board Members
| Zoning Board of Appeals Members | Title | Term Expiration June 30th |
| Lewis Iadarola | Chairman | 2024 |
| Jodi Chartier | Vice Chairman | 2025 |
| Chuck Dowd | Member | 2026 |
| Greg Eaton | Member | 2026 |
| David Skoczylas | Alternate | 2024 |
| Shaun K. Robinson | Alternate | 2025 |
| Submittal Schedule | Meeting Agendas |
| Meeting Materials & Supporting Documents | 2023 Filings |
| Filing Archive | Regulations |