ADU Rules in Acushnet, MA
Yes. Acushnet allows ADUs by-right up to 900 sq ft under Massachusetts state law. The friction is not zoning. It is septic capacity, Acushnet River wetlands, agricultural versus residential zoning, and a local bylaw the town is still finalizing.
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Acushnet allows ADUs by-right under state law
Local bylaw in development · State law applies now (760 CMR 71.00)Acushnet does not have a separate local ADU bylaw. At its June 16, 2025 Annual Town Meeting, the town's zoning articles included a Planning Board recommendation to remove the outdated "Accessory Apartment" provisions from the Zoning By-law because they conflict with state law, deferring to the state framework. Town Planner Victoria Alfaro's May 7, 2025 memorandum states that, per state guidance on Accessory Dwelling Units, state law takes precedence over any non-compliant local by-laws [Town Planner Memo]. In the interim, protected-use ADUs are permitted by-right under Massachusetts state law (760 CMR 71.00, effective February 2, 2025) up to 900 sq ft in zones that allow single-family dwellings, subject to the building code and septic capacity [760 CMR 71].
Can I build an ADU in Acushnet, MA?
Yes. Protected-use ADUs are permitted by-right under Massachusetts state law (760 CMR 71.00) on lots that allow single-family dwellings, up to 900 sq ft or 50% of the principal dwelling, whichever is smaller. Acushnet is finalizing a local bylaw that the Town Planner has confirmed will align with state law. No special permit is required for a protected-use ADU.
Show the state-law floor and Acushnet's bylaw development status
Acushnet's local ADU framework is still being finalized, so the operative rules right now come from state law. Under 760 CMR 71.00, a protected-use ADU is by-right in any zone that allows single-family dwellings, capped at 900 sq ft or 50% of the principal dwelling (whichever is smaller), with no owner-occupancy requirement and no special permit [760 CMR 71]. The Affordable Homes Act amended MGL Chapter 40A §3 to establish this statewide framework [MGL 40A].
What the town has done. Per coverage by The Local Lens, the Acushnet Planning Board, chaired by Mark Francois [Local Lens], discussed a draft ADU bylaw in early January 2025: one ADU per property and a maximum size of 900 sq ft, both matching state law, with several aspects of "reasonable regulation" still being worked through. The Town Planner attended a state webinar to align the local approach with EOHLC guidance.
The town has documented its posture. Town Planner Victoria Alfaro's May 7, 2025 memorandum to the Board of Selectmen, recommending removal of the town's conflicting "Accessory Apartment" provisions for the June 16, 2025 ATM zoning articles, states plainly that "state law takes precedence over any non-compliant by-laws" [Alfaro, May 2025]. In our experience working with South Coast planning departments, having that posture in writing makes the by-right path easier to confirm for an Acushnet ADU applicant.
The local bylaw's final ATM-adopted text and its Attorney General approval are not yet in effect, so we treat state law as the operative rule and confirm the current local provisions and processing approach with Town Planner Victoria Alfaro at the start of every Acushnet project. State law applies regardless.
Garage conversion ADU
A common variation of either the detached or attached ADU paths, depending on the garage configuration. State law treats a converted garage as an ADU based on whether the converted structure is structurally attached to the principal dwelling.
- If the garage is attached to the house: Treated as an attached ADU
- If the garage is detached from the house: Treated as a detached ADU
- Best for: Properties with a structurally sound existing garage; ability to reuse foundation, walls, and roof; faster permitting than ground-up construction
- Watch for: Foundation adequacy, insulation upgrades, separate-entrance and bathroom plumbing additions, septic design flow if the property is on private septic, and replacement of the garage door with proper wall and window framing
Acushnet ADU Rules at a Glance
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- ADU types allowed: Detached, attached, interior conversion (per state law)
- Governing rule today: State law, 760 CMR 71.00
- Local bylaw status: In development; June 16, 2025 ATM zoning articles. Confirm final adopted text with the Planning Department
- Max per lot: 1 (Planning Board proposed, matches state law)
- Owner-occupancy: Not required for protected-use ADUs under state law
- Long-term rental: Allowed for protected-use ADUs
- Short-term rental: Confirm Acushnet's policy with the Planning Department after bylaw adoption
- Sewer status: Mostly private septic; limited New Bedford-area sewer connections
- Aquifer overlay: Yes, multiple aquifer and wellhead protection areas
- Flood zones: Riverine Zone A along the Acushnet River corridor
- Zoning verification: Residential versus agricultural confirmed on Day 1
- Min lot, frontage, setbacks, height: Confirm with the Acushnet Planning Department
- Deed registry: Bristol County Registry of Deeds, Southern District (New Bedford)
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- Desousas (Under Construction): 900 GFA · 2-Bed, 1-Bath
What we have built nearby: the Cardin and Santos ADUs in Freetown, which borders Acushnet to the north, plus the Aguiar ADU in Berkley and the Bradford ADU in neighboring Mattapoisett. And across the South Shore and South Coast, BuildX has an active ADU pipeline in two dozen towns.
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What Can Complicate an Acushnet ADU?
Acushnet is a small, rural-to-semi-rural town. Your parcel's septic, wetlands, aquifer overlay, and zoning classification, not the bylaw, are usually what move project cost and timeline. The factors that come up most often:
Do I need septic approval for an Acushnet ADU? Septic
Likely affects you if: your parcel is not connected to the limited New Bedford-area sewer service. Most Acushnet properties are on private septic.
Most likely yes. Acushnet has only limited municipal sewer (mostly New Bedford-area connections), so most residential lots are on private septic. Verify your specific parcel before design. Adding a bedroom adds wastewater design flow, so a Title 5 inspection and capacity check are typically required before the ADU permit is approved, and the Board of Health requires reserve-area documentation [Title 5].
Cost impact: $30,000 to $60,000 most likely for a Title 5 capacity check plus possible system replacement when an older system cannot carry an additional ADU bedroom.
Will the Acushnet River or wetlands affect my ADU? Conservation
Likely affects you if: your property is near the Acushnet River corridor or any mapped wetland resource area.
The Acushnet River runs through town and is the headwaters of New Bedford Harbor, so wetland and floodplain considerations downstream carry weight here. Conservation Commission filings are frequent for any property near the river or a wetland resource area, under the Wetlands Protection Act (MGL c.131 §40) [Wetlands Act].
What we do: we pull the Acushnet River wetland map on Day 1 for any nearby property and file early so a Conservation Commission review does not become the critical path.
Is my Acushnet parcel in an aquifer or wellhead protection area? Aquifer
Acushnet has multiple aquifer and wellhead protection overlays tied to New Bedford-area water supply [MassGIS]. Overlays modify, but do not prevent, ADU construction. They can add environmental review for parcels inside the protection zone.
We pull the overlay map for your specific property on Day 1, because whether your parcel sits inside a Zone II wellhead area changes the review path.
Is my Acushnet property in a flood zone? Riverine flood
Acushnet is inland, so it does not carry the direct coastal exposure that neighboring Fairhaven does. The flood concern here is riverine: FEMA maps a Zone A along the Acushnet River corridor, with some inland flood considerations related to the New Bedford Harbor headwaters [FEMA].
If your parcel touches the river corridor, we pull the FEMA flood map on Day 1 and design for the mapped zone.
Does transit affect Acushnet ADU parking?
No. Acushnet has no MBTA commuter rail station and limited bus service, so the state's transit-adjacent parking exemption (for properties within 0.5 miles of transit) does not apply here [760 CMR 71]. New Bedford is being added to the MBTA network on the Fall River/New Bedford Line, but Acushnet itself has no in-town station.
Acushnet's rural-to-semi-rural lots usually leave room for parking, so this is rarely the binding constraint on an Acushnet ADU.
What about the cranberry bog or farmland near my lot? Zoning
Acushnet has significant cranberry bog and farmland, with agricultural zoning across much of town. An ADU is accessory to a single-family residence, so the gating question is whether your property is zoned residential rather than agricultural [ATM Zoning].
Agricultural use on a neighboring parcel does not affect your ADU. We confirm your property's zoning is residential on Day 1, before any design work, because that one fact determines ADU eligibility.
What Does an Acushnet ADU Cost?
An Acushnet ADU should not be priced from square footage alone. Two 800 sq ft ADUs can price very differently depending on septic capacity, conservation review, aquifer-overlay environmental review, and site access. Acushnet is a more affordable market than the coastal South Coast towns.
That is the full span of our 14 floor plans. Prices include the complete building package, foundation through move-in-ready finishes. Site work is priced separately after a lot evaluation.
Acushnet-specific cost premium factors
See full ADU pricing and floor plans. For an Acushnet-specific quote, call (781) 627-7000. We will not quote an Acushnet ADU until we know your sewer or septic status, wetland and flood exposure, aquifer-overlay status, and whether your parcel is zoned residential.
How the Acushnet ADU Permit Process Works
A protected-use ADU under state law is a building-permit project. Because Acushnet is finalizing its local bylaw, confirm the exact local steps with the Town Planner before you file.
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Parcel review
1 to 2 weeks
BuildX maps your parcel against zoning (residential versus agricultural), sewer or septic, FEMA flood zone, wetlands, and aquifer overlay before quoting. This is the step that determines whether the rest of the timeline is straightforward or extended. MassGIS and parcel overlay checks happen on Day 1.
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Confirm the path with Town Planner Victoria Alfaro
Concurrent with parcel review
Acushnet's local bylaw is in development, so we confirm with Town Planner Victoria Alfaro (planning@acushnet.ma.us) whether your project follows state law alone or any layered local provisions adopted at the June 16, 2025 ATM, and whether site plan review applies [Town Planner].
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Building permit
Confirm current turnaround with the Building Department
For a protected-use ADU, a building permit is the primary path under state law. Submit through the Acushnet Building Department. No special permit is required for a protected-use ADU.
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Overlay reviews (if triggered)
Add 6 to 10+ weeks when triggered
Title 5 septic review (MassDEP 310 CMR 15.000), Acushnet Conservation Commission filing for wetlands buffer or the Acushnet River corridor (MGL c.131 §40), and aquifer or wellhead protection review for parcels inside the protection zone. These can extend the critical path.
Planning assumption: a clean residential parcel on sewer with no overlay triggers moves fastest. Septic, conservation filings, and aquifer-overlay review each add time, which is why we map them on Day 1.
Confirm current permit turnaround and application method (online or paper) with the Acushnet Building Department at (508) 998-0200, and start ADU questions with Town Planner Victoria Alfaro.
What Acushnet Zoning Districts Allow ADUs?
Acushnet uses traditional use-separation zoning with significant agricultural zones. Under state law, a protected-use ADU is by-right in any zone that allows single-family dwellings. The dimensional rules (minimum lot, frontage, setbacks, height) are tied to the local bylaw still being finalized, so confirm current values with the Planning Department.
Residential districts ADU by-right under state law
- Min lot: Confirm with the Acushnet Planning Department
- Min frontage: Confirm with the Acushnet Planning Department
- Max coverage: Confirm with the Acushnet Planning Department
- Max height: Confirm with the Acushnet Planning Department
ADU rules: Detached, attached, and interior-conversion protected-use ADUs are allowed by-right up to 900 sq ft under state law (760 CMR 71.00) in zones that allow single-family dwellings. Acushnet's Planning Board proposed matching state law (one ADU per property, 900 sq ft maximum). Confirm the final adopted dimensional rules with the Planning Department.
What this means for your ADU: Acushnet's rural-to-semi-rural lots tend to be larger, which usually leaves room to site a detached ADU cottage. The constraints that drive feasibility here are septic capacity, wetland buffers, aquifer overlay, and confirming the parcel is zoned residential rather than agricultural, not the zoning dimensions themselves.
Agricultural zones Verify residential status
Acushnet has significant cranberry bog and farmland, with agricultural zoning across much of town. An ADU is accessory to a single-family residence, so a property in an agricultural district needs its residential status confirmed before an ADU is eligible [ATM Zoning].
What this means for your ADU: we confirm your property's zoning classification on Day 1. If your lot is residential, the state-law ADU path applies. If it is agricultural, the eligibility question goes to the Planning Department first.
Overlay areas. Aquifer, wellhead protection, wetlands, riverine flood.
Multiple aquifer and wellhead protection overlays, Acushnet River wetland resource areas, and a riverine flood zone along the river corridor. Overlays modify, but do not prevent, ADU construction.
Overlay analysis happens on Day 1 with MassGIS layers. We pull your parcel's overlays before quoting.
For variant-district eligibility and how Acushnet is applying state law to any specific zone, confirm with the Acushnet Planning Department at (508) 998-0200.
Sewer or Septic? Acushnet Is Mostly Septic.
This is the single biggest cost variable in most Acushnet ADU projects. Acushnet has only limited municipal sewer (mostly New Bedford-area connections), so most residential properties are on private septic. Verify your specific parcel before design.
Show Title 5, water supply, and aquifer details
- Water supply: Mixed (local wells and New Bedford-area supply); confirm by address
- Septic upgrade cost: $30,000 to $60,000 most likely
- Title 5 trigger: Adding a bedroom adds design flow, so Title 5 inspection is typically required on septic parcels [Title 5]
- Reserve area: Board of Health requires Title 5 plus reserve-area documentation
- Aquifer: Multiple aquifer and wellhead protection overlays [MassGIS]
Most of Acushnet is on private septic. We do not quote an Acushnet ADU until we know which side of that line your parcel sits on. A Title 5 inspection answers this question for your specific property.
What Acushnet's Town Planner Says
When the named Town Planner puts the town's posture in a public memorandum, that posture is on the record.
State law takes precedence over any non-compliant by-laws.
That is the operating posture of the Town of Acushnet. The Town Planner has confirmed in writing that state law governs where a local provision conflicts, which means a protected-use ADU at or under 900 sq ft on a residential lot has a by-right path under 760 CMR 71.00 today, while the town finalizes its local bylaw. Confirm your project's exact path with Town Planner Victoria Alfaro at planning@acushnet.ma.us before you file.
Acushnet Building Department and Town Planner
Acushnet Town Hall, Building Department and Planning
- Address122 Main Street (mailing); 130 Main Street, "Parting Ways," 2nd floor (office), Acushnet, MA 02743
- Town Hall main(508) 998-0200
- Town Planner (start here for ADU questions)Victoria Alfaro [Town Planner], planning@acushnet.ma.us, (508) 998-0200 ext. 4063 (the town's May 2025 Planning memo lists ext. 4063; some references list 4263, verify)
- Regional supportAcushnet is a member of the Southeastern Regional Planning and Economic Development District (SRPEDD), which offers a 2026 to 2027 ADU Technical Assistance Program [SRPEDD]
- Hours and permitting methodConfirm current Town Hall hours and whether ADU applications are filed online or on paper when you call
- Deed registryBristol County Registry of Deeds, Southern District (New Bedford) [Bristol Deeds]
Acushnet is a small town, so Town Planner Victoria Alfaro is the right first contact for ADU questions, and SRPEDD is a regional planning resource that most South Shore towns do not have. We coordinate with both the Town Planner and SRPEDD as needed.
Questions to ask when you call Acushnet
- Is my parcel zoned residential or agricultural for ADU eligibility?
- What ADU provisions were adopted at the June 16, 2025 Annual Town Meeting, and is the bylaw AGO-approved yet?
- How is Acushnet processing protected-use ADU applications during the transition?
- Is my property on the limited municipal sewer or on private septic?
- Will Title 5 review be required, and is reserve-area documentation needed?
- Is my parcel near the Acushnet River, in a wetland buffer, or inside an aquifer or wellhead protection overlay?
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Acushnet ADU FAQs
Does Acushnet have an ADU bylaw?
Not a separate local ADU bylaw. The Planning Board discussed a draft in early January 2025, but at the June 16, 2025 Annual Town Meeting the town moved to remove its outdated "Accessory Apartment" provisions because they conflict with state law, deferring to the state framework. Confirm the final adopted text and its Attorney General approval with the Planning Department. State law (760 CMR 71.00) applies regardless and provides a by-right path for protected-use ADUs today.
Do I need a special permit for an Acushnet ADU?
No, not for a protected-use ADU. Under Massachusetts state law (760 CMR 71.00), a protected-use ADU up to 900 sq ft is by-right in zones that allow single-family dwellings, with no special permit. Town Planner Victoria Alfaro's May 7, 2025 memorandum confirms the town's posture that state law takes precedence over any non-compliant local by-laws. Confirm any layered local procedural review with the Planning Department.
Do I need to live there?
No. State law (760 CMR 71.00, effective February 2, 2025) does not impose an owner-occupancy requirement for protected-use ADUs. In practice, you may rent the principal dwelling and live in the ADU, or live in the principal dwelling and rent the ADU. Confirm Acushnet's current operating posture with the Town Planner before signing a lease.
How big can an Acushnet ADU be?
Up to 900 square feet, or up to 50% of the principal home's gross floor area, whichever is smaller. This is the state by-right cap under 760 CMR 71.00, and Acushnet's Planning Board proposed matching it.
Will I need a septic upgrade in Acushnet?
Most likely, because most of Acushnet is on private septic with only limited New Bedford-area municipal sewer. Verify your specific parcel. Adding a bedroom adds wastewater design flow, so a Title 5 inspection and capacity check are typically required, and the Board of Health requires reserve-area documentation. If your existing system lacks capacity, an upgrade or replacement adds $30,000 to $60,000 most likely. A Title 5 inspection is the first step, and BuildX pulls the records before any design work begins.
Will I need a Conservation Commission filing?
Likely if your property is near the Acushnet River or a wetland buffer. The Acushnet River runs through town and is the headwaters of New Bedford Harbor, so Conservation Commission filings under the Wetlands Protection Act (MGL c.131 §40) are a frequent and routine step. We pull the wetland map on Day 1 and file early.
Bristol County or Plymouth County?
Bristol County, not Plymouth County like most South Shore towns. Acushnet deed recordings go to the Bristol County Registry of Deeds, Southern District, in New Bedford. The registry has three districts (Northern in Taunton, Fall River, and Southern in New Bedford), and South Coast towns like Acushnet use the Southern District. We coordinate the deed registry workflow.
What about the cranberry bog or farmland next door?
Agricultural use on a neighboring parcel does not affect your ADU. An ADU is accessory to a single-family residence, so the only zoning question that matters is whether your own property is zoned residential rather than agricultural. We confirm that on Day 1, because Acushnet has significant agricultural zoning and that one fact determines ADU eligibility.
What does an Acushnet ADU cost?
BuildX ADU pricing ranges from $284,301 to $525,861. That covers the complete building package, foundation through move-in-ready finishes; site work is priced separately after a lot evaluation. Acushnet-specific drivers move a project within that band: septic upgrades add $30,000 to $60,000 most likely, a Conservation Commission filing adds $5,000 to $15,000 plus review time, and aquifer-overlay parcels can carry additional environmental review. Acushnet is generally a more affordable market than the coastal South Coast towns. For a property-specific quote, call (781) 627-7000.
Who do I call about building an ADU in Acushnet?
For official town process questions (ADU bylaw status, permits, zoning verification, inspection scheduling), start with Town Planner Victoria Alfaro at planning@acushnet.ma.us or the Acushnet Town Hall at (508) 998-0200.
For parcel-level feasibility, cost estimates, design options, and construction planning, call BuildX at (781) 627-7000.
The two are different conversations. The town can tell you what is administratively required. BuildX can tell you what is realistic on your specific parcel and what it will actually cost to build.
Sources Reviewed
Last verified: September 20, 2026. Grouped by source type so you can see which claims come from town law, state law, town process, local constraints, and media records.
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- Town of Acushnet. Annual Town Meeting Zoning Articles, June 16, 2025. Includes Town Planner Victoria Alfaro's May 7, 2025 memorandum recommending removal of the conflicting Accessory Apartment provisions: "Per state guidance with respect to Accessory Dwelling Units, the state law takes precedence over any non-compliant by-laws." Primary ADU bylaw context and Town Planner quote source.
- Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Accessory Dwelling Units (760 CMR 71.00). Effective February 2, 2025. State preemption authority for protected-use ADUs.
- Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) FAQs. State guidance referenced for preempted-provision interpretation.
- Massachusetts General Laws. M.G.L. Chapter 40A, Section 3. As amended by Chapter 150 of the Acts of 2024 (Affordable Homes Act), ADU provisions.
- MassDEP. Title 5 (310 CMR 15.000) Compliance for ADUs FAQ. Highly relevant; Acushnet is mostly septic.
- Massachusetts General Laws. M.G.L. Chapter 131, Section 40 (Wetlands Protection Act). Acushnet River and wetland filings.
- Town of Acushnet, Planning Board / Town Planner. Planning Board contact and Town Planner memorandum (Victoria Alfaro, planning@acushnet.ma.us, (508) 998-0200; Town Hall at 122 Main Street mailing and 130 Main Street office; Bristol County).
- Town of Acushnet. Town Hall main directory (departments, hours, and contacts).
- Town of Acushnet. Acushnet Conservation Commission (wetlands and Acushnet River filings; reached via Town Hall at (508) 998-0200).
- Town of Acushnet. Acushnet Board of Health, Title 5 reviews (reached via Town Hall at (508) 998-0200).
- County Office. Building Department directory reference. Third-party reference for Acushnet Building Department location.
- Southeastern Regional Planning and Economic Development District (SRPEDD). Accessory Dwelling Units, ADU Technical Assistance Program (2026 to 2027 cycle). Acushnet is a SRPEDD member town.
- Wikipedia. Acushnet, Massachusetts. Population, geography, Acushnet River, Bristol County context.
- Census Reporter. Acushnet Town Profile. Demographics (population approximately 10,500).
- Bristol County Registry of Deeds. Bristol County Registry of Deeds. Three districts: Northern in Taunton, Fall River, and Southern in New Bedford; Acushnet uses the Southern District (New Bedford).
- MassGIS, Bureau of Geographic Information. Aquifer and Zone II Wellhead Protection GIS layers. Aquifer and wellhead protection overlays for Acushnet wells.
- Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). National Flood Hazard Layer / Flood Map Service Center. Acushnet River corridor riverine flood zones.
- The Local Lens. Acushnet Planning Board Discusses Accessory Dwelling Unit Bylaw Amid State Guidelines Uncertainty. January 2025. Documents Planning Board members and proposals (one ADU per property, 900 sq ft maximum), and the Town Planner attending a state webinar.
Nearby South Coast ADU Rules
Acushnet borders Fairhaven to the south, Mattapoisett to the east, Rochester to the north, and Freetown to the north. All four are home territory for BuildX, the same neighborhoods we build in.
ADU Rules by City in the BuildX Service Area
BuildX serves 40 towns across four areas of southeastern Massachusetts. Each city has its own ADU bylaw, sewer or septic split, overlay map, and Building Department contact. Jump to the rules for your town:
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South Coast (9)
- Acushnet (you are here)
- Fairhaven
- Freetown
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- Wareham
Bridgewater Area (5)
Thinking about an ADU in Acushnet?
BuildX can review your Acushnet parcel for zoning, sewer or septic, FEMA flood zone, wetlands, aquifer overlay, and residential-versus-agricultural status before you spend money on design or permitting. Acushnet is BuildX home territory, so we know the constraints that drive your project and the state-law path while the town finalizes its local bylaw.
See our ADU project portfolio or visit the ADU Home TourDisclaimer: The information on this page is drawn from live interviews, podcast episodes, municipal bylaws, planning board materials, town websites, and other publicly available sources, and reflects what was accurate as of the original recording or verification date. Pricing, timelines, materials, regulations, zoning rules, permit processes, fees, and overlay district boundaries can change -- sometimes without public notice -- and no two towns interpret or apply the rules the same way. This page is for informational purposes only and should not be relied upon as the basis for any purchasing, construction, or investment decision. BuildX makes no guarantee that the information is current or complete for your specific parcel. Before making any decisions, contact the town directly or call BuildX at (781) 627-7000 or schedule a Project Clarity Call to review your specific situation.