Planning Board v. Serena

We granted the defendants’ application for further appellate review, 27 Mass. App. Ct. 689 (1989), to consider their claim that two adjoining lots on Parker Street in Norwell, were “not held in common ownership,” see G. L. c. 40A, § 6, fourth par., first sentence,4 and that as a result they *1009are entitled to two building permits even though the lots do not conform to the current zoning by-law.

The case was submitted on briefs. George M. Ford & Chester A. Janiak for the defendants. Robert L. Marzelli, for Massachusetts City Solicitors & Town Counsel Association, amicus curiae. Fred L. True, Jr.,…