Saugus Board of Appeals Grants Sign Permits to Steakhouse, Bank, Gas Station, Cannabis Shop

Other Committee · Meeting of April 23, 2026

Saugus Board of Appeals granted five special permits and two variances at its April 23 meeting while continuing a contentious accessory dwelling unit case that raised questions about the board's legal authority. Chairman Tom Travers led the seven-member panel through a full agenda, approving sign packages for Charcoal Brazilian Steakhouse at 266 Broadway, Eastern Bank at 605 Broadway, Polo Fuels at 50 Hamilton Street, and cannabis retailer Sanctuary at 181 Broadway, with all illuminated signs conditioned on shutoff one hour after closing. The board also granted dimensional variances to a 40 Lawndale Ave homeowner for a pergola and shed near property lines, and approved a garage extension variance for Robert Camuso at 27 Eustace Street over initial objections about a 1.3-foot rear setback.

The Kent Street ADU petition, filed by Gilberto de Figuerito, was continued after board member Chris Riley argued that town counsel "has the authority to provide legal opinions" but not to instruct the board on whether it can reverse a prior Board of Appeals decision — a question that will require the original 2006-era decision language before the case returns next month.

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Source: the Other Committee meeting of April 23, 2026, reported from the official video recording and transcript.