Rufo v. Wash. Oak Square Ltd.

The dispute in this case arises from the proposed construction of multiresidential buildings on property located in the Brighton section of Boston. The plaintiffs, Susan Rufo and Patrick Galvin, are direct abutters to the property. They commenced this action seeking to annul two variances issued by the defendant zoning board of appeal of Boston (board), to Washington Oak Square Limited Partnership (Washington Oak) in connection with the project. The plaintiffs now appeal from the entry of summary judgment affirming the board's actions.5 We affirm the judgment.

Background. The following…