Massachusetts Bread Co. v. Brice

Each of these two proceedings (consolidated by a single justice of this court for briefs and argument) arises from one application by the partners of Piedmont Associates (Piedmont) for a comprehensive permit under G. L. c. 40B, § 21, to provide in Worcester units of low and moderate income housing. The zoning board of appeals (the board), after a public hearing, approved the application and filed its decision with the city clerk on March 18, 1981.

1. Massachusetts Bread Co., Inc. (Bread), an abutter of the land as to which the permit had been requested, sought review of the board’s decision by…