Zoning Board of Appeals

Lisa Rood

Chairman

Email: [email protected]

Legal Advisor: Town Prosecutor

There are five regular members and two alternate members, who step in to meet the quorum in the absence of a regular member. All members are allowed to question the applicant, however only the regular members vote on the motion to grant or deny the variance request.

The Zoning Board of Appeals meets on the first Thursday of the month, on an “as needed” schedule.

The start time is at 7:00 p.m. with subsequent Public Hearings, if any, scheduled at 20 minute intervals, start times are announced by published Public Hearing notices in the local paper, The Sun.

The meetings are held in the courtroom, located on the main level of the Boston Town Hall.

In addition to the applicant’s presence, adjoining property owners are notified and are advised that they are welcome to speak “for or against said application”

Conservation Advisory Council

The Town of Boston Conservation Advisory Council (CAC) is currently seeking new members. We are a group of like-minded residents, whose task is to advise the Town Board on conservation and quality of life issues in the town.

The Town of Boston Conservation Advisory Council is committed to sharing knowledge and resources around conservation and the environment in order to preserve the beauty and natural resources of the Town of Boston. In addition to advising the Town Board on conservation-related issues, our Council organizes a number of events and educational opportunities for the greater community, including:

  • Youth Fishing Derby - Our annual Fishing Derby for Youth is traditionally held the Saturday before Mother's Day in May. Youth aged 15 and under are invited to participate. The event is held at the fishing ponds at the Boston Town Park.
  • Snowshoes and Snowmen- In late Winter, families are invited to join us at the Boston Town Park for a snowshoeing adventure. Snowshoes are available for check-out for free. Enjoy the serenity of winter at your own pace or participate in a scavenger hunt around the park. Afterwards, warm up inside the Town Community Room with a hot cup of cocoa and snacks.
  • Local Environmental Awareness Fair (L.E.A.F.) -   Spearheaded by the Town of Boston Conservation Advisory Council with support from Friends of the CAC, L.E.A.F. exists to educate the greater community on conservation, wildlife, and the environment. It’s a great opportunity for local organizations to highlight the many people, organizations, and features of our local environment that make our community a wonderful place to live! The fair is held annually on a Saturday in September.
  • Additionally, we have sponsored invasive species management workshops, educational programming at local schools, fish stocking, tree planting, and more.

we are always interested in comments and suggestions from Town residents. Please address those directly to the Conservation Advisory Council, at the above address.

From the Natural Resources Conservation Service, US Department of Agriculture:

"Just as they do on the farm, conservation practices on nonagricultural land can help increase food and shelter for birds and other wildlife, control soil erosion, reduce sediment in waterways, conserve water and improve water quality, inspire a stewardship ethic, and beautify the landscape.'Backyard Conservation' shows you how conservation practices that help conserve and improve natural resources on agricultural land across the country can be adapted for use around your home. These practices help the environment and can make your yard more attractive and enjoyable. Most backyard conservation practices are easy to use. America's farmers and ranchers have been using these practices successfully for decades.

Whether you have rural acreage, a suburban yard, or a city lot, you can help protect the environment and add beauty and interest to your surroundings..."

1st Place 2022 Beauty of Boston Photo Contest

Photo by: Paul Robel

2nd Place 2022 Beauty of Boston Photo Contest

Photo by: Chris Morey

3rd Place 2022 Beauty of Boston Photo Contest

Photo by: Amanda Ehrenreich

2022 Beauty of Boston Photo Contest

Photo by: Zoey Hendrickson

2022 Beauty of Boston Photo Contest

Photo by: Anne Downey

2022 Beauty of Boston Photo Contest

Photo by: Jay Jackson

2022 Beauty of Boston Photo Contest

Photo by: Jeanne Webb

2022 Beauty of Boston Photo Contest

Photo by: Jenny Duffy

2022 Beauty of Boston Photo Contest

Photo by: Joelle Wittmeyer

2022 Beauty of Boston Photo Contest

Photo by: Julie Mullen

2022 Beauty of Boston Photo Contest

Photo by: Marla Armbruster

2022 Beauty of Boston Photo Contest

Photo by: Michele Flattery

2022 Beauty of Boston Photo Contest

Photo by: Nancy Covino

2022 Beauty of Boston Photo Contest

Photo by: Wendy Powell

The C.A.C. meets the first Tuesday of every month at 7:00 PM in the Planning Board Room at the Boston Town Hall.

Conservation Advisory Council Members:
Mitch Tucker, Chairman
Pamela Zylinski, Member
Sharon Stuart, Member
Caitlin Tucker, Member

We are always interested in comments and suggestions from Town residents. You can reach us via e-mail at [email protected] or by mail at:
8500 Boston State Rd., Boston, New York 14025.

Promotional image for the 2024 Snowshoes and Snowmen event at the Town of Boston Town Hall. The graphic features a vibrant blue background, symbolizing a wintry sky, with stylized green pine trees indicative of a snowy forest scene. The bottom right corner showcases a cheerful snowman adorned with a hat and scarf, set against a serene landscape of white snow. This visual sets the festive tone for the event.

The Town of Boston Conservation Advisory Council is excited to bring back the Beauty of Boston Photo Contest! 

The "Beauty of Boston" photo contest is open to all Boston residents, regardless of mailing address. Photos should be of the outside, a scenic landscape, or other nature-related theme from around the Town of Boston. So find the perfect scene that showcases the splendor of our Town, snap it, and send it in. Please, no people in the photos! One submission per person.

Judging by the public will take place at the 2023 Local Environmental Awareness Fair on September 9th, 2023. The top three winners will receive gift cards to Boston Hill Nursery and will be showcased on the Town of Boston, NY CAC's website and Facebook page. In the event of a tie, the winners will be chosen by the CAC, so be sure to stop by the event and cast your vote!

Photo Submission Deadline: Tuesday, September 5th, 2023
Complete the photo release form and email photo to: [email protected]

Photo Release Form: https://forms.gle/Bywvw9bTm9Fa7VEN6