Boston Zoning Demystified
Updates and insights from ISD, BOA, and the BRA

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Boston Zoning Demystified
Updates and insights from ISD, BOA, and the BRA
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This program delves into the intricacies of Boston zoning—including its downtown and neighborhood districts—explaining how large and small projects obtain approvals, and the nuances of navigating the different agencies and groups involved in zoning approvals within the City of Boston. Learn about recent developments in agency procedures at the Boston Inspectional Services Department, Boston Zoning Board of Appeal, and Boston Planning and Development Agency. Understand the Boston Zoning Enabling Act, Boston Zoning Code, and Boston Zoning Maps, as well as the respective roles played by the various agencies and groups in order to successfully navigate the process for your clients.Familiarize yourself with the principles and procedures at the core of development in Boston. Hear directly from attorneys from the ISD and the BPDA, as well as from private practitioners navigating the terrain, including the author of Boston Zoning: A Lawyer's Handbook. Get the strategic insight you need now in an afternoon with MCLE—not in haste when the phone next rings!
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Agenda & Materials
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10:00 am – 3:00 pm
DAY 1: Wednesday, January 27, 2021
Danielle Johnson, Esq., Boston, City of/Mayor's Office of Housing , Boston
Stuart T. Schrier, Esq., Schrier & Associates, PC , Boston
Hon. Gustavo A. del Puerto, First Justice, Northeast Housing Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Boston
Danielle Johnson, Esq., Boston, City of/Mayor's Office of Housing , Boston
Stuart T. Schrier, Esq., Schrier & Associates, PC , Boston
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4:40 - 5:00 pm
Key Takeaway's and Volunteer Lawyer's Project
on demand video Add to CartDanielle Johnson, Esq., Boston, City of/Mayor's Office of Housing , Boston
Stuart T. Schrier, Esq., Schrier & Associates, PC , Boston
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11:13 am - 11:30 am
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5:00 - 5:04 pm
Volunteer Lawyer's Project
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3:00 - 3:10 pm
Break
Hon. Leilah Anne Keamy, Worcester Probate and Family Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Worcester
Stephanie K. Fattman, Esq., Worcester Probate and Family Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Worcester
Hon. Edward G. Boyle, III.,
Matthew McDonough, Esq., Plymouth Probate and Family Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Plymouth
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3:00 - 3:10 pm
Break
Hon. Leilah Anne Keamy, Worcester Probate and Family Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Worcester
Stephanie K. Fattman, Esq., Worcester Probate and Family Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Worcester
Hon. Edward G. Boyle, III.,
Matthew McDonough, Esq., Plymouth Probate and Family Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Plymouth
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10:00 am – 11:00 am
Discussion with Chief Justice John Casey
on demand video Add to CartEmily Deines from the Administrative Office of the PFC and Sam Kurle, eCourts Program Director to speak about the eDelivery program.Hon. Edward G. Boyle, III.,
Matthew McDonough, Esq., Plymouth Probate and Family Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Plymouth
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3:10 - 4:00 pm
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11:30 am - 12:11 pm
Prosecuting & Defending Homicide Cases: Reducing Verdicts
on demand video Add to CartHon. John D. Casey, Probate and Family Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Boston
Emily Deines, Probate and Family Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Boston
Sam Kurle, Executive Office of the Trial Court
Hon. Maureen H. Monks, Middlesex Probate and Family Court South, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Cambridge
Jason Caton, Probate and Family Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Boston
Philip Colameta, Middlesex Probate and Family Court South, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Woburn
Tara E. DeCristofaro, Esq., Register, Middlesex Probate and Family Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Woburn
David B. Fleischman, Esq., Middlesex Probate and Family Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Lowell
Toni Ann Natola, Middlesex Probate and Family Court South, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Woburn
Jillian Stevens, Middlesex Probate and Family Court South, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Woburn
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11:00 am – 12:00 pm
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4:00 - 4:45 pm
Inspectional Services Department and Zoning Board of Appeals
on demand video Add to CartHon. Richard A. Simons, Berkshire Probate and Family Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Pittsfield
Anthony Patella, Berkshire Probate and Family Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Pittsfield
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4:45 - 5:00 pm
"Ask the Experts" Q&A Session and Key Takeaways
on demand video Add to CartHon. Brian J. Dunn, Suffolk Probate and Family Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Boston
Toiya Lynee Taylor, Esq., Suffolk Probate and Family Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Boston
Hon. Maureen H. Monks, Middlesex Probate and Family Court South, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Cambridge
Jason Caton, Probate and Family Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Boston
Philip Colameta, Middlesex Probate and Family Court South, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Woburn
Tara E. DeCristofaro, Esq., Register, Middlesex Probate and Family Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Woburn
David B. Fleischman, Esq., Middlesex Probate and Family Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Lowell
Toni Ann Natola, Middlesex Probate and Family Court South, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Woburn
Jillian Stevens, Middlesex Probate and Family Court South, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Woburn
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4:45 - 5:00 pm
"Ask the Experts" Q&A Session and Key Takeaways
on demand video Add to CartHon. Brian J. Dunn, Suffolk Probate and Family Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Boston
Toiya Lynee Taylor, Esq., Suffolk Probate and Family Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Boston
Hon. Maureen H. Monks, Middlesex Probate and Family Court South, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Cambridge
Jason Caton, Probate and Family Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Boston
Philip Colameta, Middlesex Probate and Family Court South, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Woburn
Tara E. DeCristofaro, Esq., Register, Middlesex Probate and Family Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Woburn
David B. Fleischman, Esq., Middlesex Probate and Family Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Lowell
Toni Ann Natola, Middlesex Probate and Family Court South, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Woburn
Jillian Stevens, Middlesex Probate and Family Court South, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Woburn
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12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
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12:11 pm - 1:07 pm
Prosecuting & Defending Homicide Cases: Advanced DNA Issues
on demand video Add to CartHon. Edward G. Boyle, III.,
Matthew McDonough, Esq., Plymouth Probate and Family Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Plymouth
Hon. Richard A. Simons, Berkshire Probate and Family Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Pittsfield
Anthony Patella, Berkshire Probate and Family Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Pittsfield
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1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
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1:07 pm - 2:00 pm
Lunch
Hon. Maureen H. Monks, Middlesex Probate and Family Court South, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Cambridge
Jason Caton, Probate and Family Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Boston
Philip Colameta, Middlesex Probate and Family Court South, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Woburn
Tara E. DeCristofaro, Esq., Register, Middlesex Probate and Family Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Woburn
David B. Fleischman, Esq., Middlesex Probate and Family Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Lowell
Toni Ann Natola, Middlesex Probate and Family Court South, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Woburn
Jillian Stevens, Middlesex Probate and Family Court South, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Woburn
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2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
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2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Berkshire County
on demand video Add to CartHon. Richard A. Simons, Berkshire Probate and Family Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Pittsfield
Anthony Patella, Berkshire Probate and Family Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Pittsfield
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12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
DAY 2: Thursday, January 28, 2021
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12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
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3:00 pm - 3:10 pm
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1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Worcester County
on demand video Add to CartHon. Leilah Anne Keamy, Worcester Probate and Family Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Worcester
Stephanie K. Fattman, Esq., Worcester Probate and Family Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Worcester
Hon. Leilah Anne Keamy, Worcester Probate and Family Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Worcester
Stephanie K. Fattman, Esq., Worcester Probate and Family Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Worcester
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Hampden County
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3:10 pm - 4:15 pm
Race in Jury Empanelment
on demand video Add to CartHon. Barbara M. Hyland, Hampden Probate and Family Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Springfield
Rosemary Saccomani, Hampden Probate and Family Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Springfield
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2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Barnstable County
on demand video Add to CartHon. Barbara M. Hyland, Hampden Probate and Family Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Springfield
Rosemary Saccomani, Hampden Probate and Family Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Springfield
Hon. Arthur C. Ryley,
Anastasia Perrino, Esq.,
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3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Bristol County
on demand video Add to CartHon. Katherine A. Field, Bristol Probate and Family Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Taunton
Thomas Hoye, Bristol Probate and Family Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Taunton
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3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Bristol County
on demand video Add to CartHon. Katherine A. Field, Bristol Probate and Family Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Taunton
Thomas Hoye, Bristol Probate and Family Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Taunton
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10:00 am – 3:00 pm
DAY 3: Friday, January 29, 2021
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10:00 am – 11:00 am
Nantucket County
on demand video Add to CartHon. Denise L. Meagher, Nantucket Probate & Family Court , Nantucket
Sarah Maxwell, Nantucket Probate and Family Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Nantucket
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11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Dukes County
on demand video Add to CartHon. Susan Lynne Jacobs, Dukes County Probate & Family Court , Edgartown
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12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Hampshire County
on demand video Add to CartHon. Linda S. Fidnick,
Michael J. Carey, Esq., Hampshire Probate and Family Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Northampton
Wendy Fuller, Hampshire Probate and Family Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Northampton
Noelle Barrist Stern, Hampshire Probate and Family Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Northampton
R.J. Waskiewicz, Hampshire Probate and Family Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Northampton
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1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
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2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Norfolk County
on demand video Add to CartHon. Patricia A. Gorman, Norfolk Probate and Family Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Canton
Michael Barbadoro, Esq., Probate and Family Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Boston
Colleen M. Brierley, Esq., Norfolk County Juvenile Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Dedham
Kim M. LaDue, Esq., Norfolk Probate and Family Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Canton
Teresa Plante, Norfolk County Juvenile Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Dedham
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Faculty
Chair
Denise A. Chicoine, Esq., Englander & Chicoine, PC, BostonFaculty
Cynthia M. Barr, Esq., CM Barr LLC, BostonNeil R. Janulewicz, Jr., Esq., City of Boston Fire Department, BostonKevin P. O'Connor, Jr., Esq., Boston, City of/Law Department, BostonMichael A. Sinatra, Boston Planning & Development Agency, City of Boston, Boston