CITY OF NEW BEDFORD MASSACHUSETTS ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS   The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold an Advertised Public Hearing on Thursday, May 28, 2026, at 6:00 PM at New Bedford City Hall, Ashley Room 120, 133 William Street, New Bedford, MA on the following appeals set forth under the provisions of the City Code of New Bedford:   #4646 Notice is given of a public hearing on the petition of: 262 Bedford St. LLC (1282 Main Street, Hanson, MA 02341) for a Variance under Chapter 9, Comprehensive Zoning Sections 2000 (use & dimensional regulations), 2700 (dimensional regulations), 2710 (general), 2720 (table of dimensional requirements - Appendix B, density of dwelling unit per lot); relative to the property located at NS Kempton Street, Assessors’ Map 57, Lot 18 in a Mixed-Use Business [MUB] zoned district. The petitioner is proposing to construct a new 9-unit residential apartment building per plans filed.   #4671 Notice is given of a public hearing on the petition of: Marco Sousa (897 Barnum Street, New Bedford, MA 02745) for a Variance under Chapter 9, Comprehensive Zoning Sections 2000 (use and dimensional regulations), 2700 (dimensional regulations), 2710 (general), 2720 (table of dimensional requirements – Appendix B, side yard (ft.)), 2750 (yards in residence districts), 2755 (side yard); relative to the property located at 897 Barnum Street, Assessors’ Map 130A, Lot 328 in a Residential A [RA] zoned district. The petitioner is proposing to construct a new 15 ft. x 27 ft. attached garage with living space above per plans filed.   #4672 Notice is given of a public hearing on the petition of: Community Economic Development Center of Southeastern Massachusetts, Inc. c/o Corinn Williams, E.D. (P.O. Box 63005, New Bedford, MA 02746) for a Special Permit under Chapter 9, Comprehensive Zoning Sections 2000 (use and dimensional regulations), 2200 (use regulations), 2210 (general), 2230 (table of use regulations – Appendix A, civic use and institutional – medical uses (medical offices, center, or clinic)), 5000 (administration and procedures), 5300-5330 & 5360-5390 (special permit); relative to the property located at 1418-1440 Acushnet Avenue, Assessors’ Map 99, Lot 29 in a Mixed-Use Business [MUB] zoned district. The petitioner is proposing to construct a new storefront medical office per plans filed.   #4673 Notice is given of a public hearing on the petition of: 156 Springfield St., LLC (176 Springfield Street, New Bedford, MA 02745) and Armando M. Pereira (P.O. Box 578, West Wareham, MA 02576) for a Variance under Chapter 9, Comprehensive Zoning Sections 2000 (use and dimensional regulations), 2700 (dimensional regulations), 2710 (general), 2720 (table of dimensional requirements – Appendix B, side yard (ft.), rear yard (ft.), lot coverage by building – maximum (%)); relative to the property located at 415 Brockton Street, Assessors’ Map 127B, Lot 499 in an Industrial A [IA] zoned district. The petitioner is proposing to demolish the existing building and construct a new commercial office building and showroom per plans filed.   #4674 Notice is given of a public hearing on the petition of: Sequel Realty, LLC (P.O. Box 41568, Providence, RI 02940) c/o Michael McVeigh, Esq., (50 Homers Wharf, New Bedford, MA 02740) for a Variance under Chapter 9, Comprehensive Zoning Sections 2000 (use and dimensional regulations), 2700 (dimensional regulations), 2710 (general), 2720 (table of dimensional requirements – Appendix B, rear yard (ft.)), 2750 (yards in residence districts), 2753 (rear yard); relative to the property located at 14 Thrush Street, Assessors’ Map 138, Lot 11 in a Residential A [RA] zoned district. The petitioner is proposing to alter the existing lot line between Lots 10 and 11 to make Lot 10 larger in order to construct a new single-family dwelling, which will reduce the rear yard setback for the existing structure on Lot 11, requiring relief for both lots, per plans filed.   #4675 Notice is given of a public hearing on the petition of: Sequel Realty, LLC (P.O. Box 41568, Providence, RI 02940) c/o Michael McVeigh, Esq., (50 Homers Wharf, New Bedford, MA 02740) for a Variance under Chapter 9, Comprehensive Zoning Sections 2000 (use and dimensional regulations), 2700 (dimensional regulations), 2710 (general), 2720 (table of dimensional requirements – Appendix B, minimum lot size (sq. ft.)); relative to the property located at 14 Thrush Street, Assessors’ Map 138, Lot 10 in a Residential A [RA] zoned district. The petitioner is proposing to alter the existing lot line between Lots 10 and 11 to make Lot 10 larger in order to construct a new single-family dwelling, which will reduce the rear yard setback for the existing structure on Lot 11, requiring relief for both lots, per plans filed. 12322926 5/14 5/21/26