[Massplanners] definition of a "finding"

[Bob RITCHIE]

A "finding" is another ways of referring to "a declaration of a fact."  And a "fact" is what the board determines to be "true, relevant, and trustworthy", based on whatever evidence was presented to the board as the "fact finder".  For each finding of fact it is prudent to note what evidence the board has relied on in making that finding of fact - testimony of witness, documents presented, site visit, stipulations of parties, etc.   Just my reflections on what any  definition should should include.  

Bob Ritchie
20 Bayon Drive
Apartment 314
South Hadley, MA 01075
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> On 09/06/2023 9:52 AM EDT Stephen Wallace via MassPlanners <massplanners at masscptc.org> wrote:
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> Do any of your zoning bylaws contain a definition of a “Finding” as it relates to Zoning Boards dealing with the expansion of non-conforming structures?
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> Thanks in advance.
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> Stephen Wallace
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