Krafchuk v. Planning Board of Ipswich

In this case we consider issues concerning a definitive subdivision plan of land owned by the defendants, Edward P. Fagan and Anna M. Fagan (Fagans), that was approved by the planning board of Ipswich (board). The plaintiffs, Elizabeth E. Krafchuk and Joseph A. Brear, Jr., each own property abutting the Fagans’ parcel of land, which is the subject of the plan. Because we conclude that the plaintiffs had standing to challenge the board’s approval of the Fagans’ definitive plan, pursuant to G. L. c. 41, § 81BB3; that the Fagans’ land continued to be entitled to the protection of the process…