Legal Opinion
Oakham Sand & Gravel Corp. v. Town of Oakham
Massachusetts Appeals Court
Decided February 28, 2002No. Nos. 99-P-655 & 99-P-2067PublishedCited by 9 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtCypher, J.
Oakham Sand and Gravel Corporation (OS&G) appeals from (1) a judgment of the Land Court affirming fa decision of the zoning board of appeals of Oakham (board) uphold*81ing the zoning enforcement officer’s determination that OS&G’s use of its land was in violation of the local zoning by-law, and (2) a judgment holding OS&G in contempt. We conclude that the Land Court judge correctly determined that OS&G impermissibly expanded its nonconforming use and that the judgment and order of the court were clear and unequivocal.
1. Factual background. OS&G operates a sand and gravel removal business on a…
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