Zaltman v. Board of Appeals of Stoneham

This is a bill in equity by way of an appeal under G. L. c. 40A, § 21, from a decision of the board of appeals of Stoneham (board) denying the plaintiff a zoning exception to build a convalescent home partly in a residential area. The judge made findings of fact, and entered a decree that the board’s decision was within its authority and required no modification. The plaintiff appealed. The evidence is reported.

Findings of the judge include the following. The plaintiff is the owner of two and one-half acres of vacant land situated on the southerly side of Franklin Street in Stoneham. For a…