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While I've never heard of a request with prejudice (and can there be such a thing since MGL only mentions a withdrawal without prejudice?), in such case I would probably suggest the Board deny that request and go on to issue a proper decision (presumably, but
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<p class="x_MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Hi Dan, not sure I agree. A withdrawal (without or without prejudice) does not result in a decision by the Board. The application is being withdrawn, so the Board is neither approving nor
denying the application. Since there is no decision by the Board, there is nothing to appeal, so nothing to defend in court.
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<p>Wow, with prejudice usually would require a set of findings that are defensable in court as it acts as a denial. Any withdrawal requires a vote, but more effort is needed with prejudice. Generally, unless there was a really good reason, I go with withdraw
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<p class="x_MsoNormal" style="">Hello, I have an advertised hearing noticed to abutters etc. and the applicant has requested to withdraw with prejudice. Has anyone experienced this before?. I assume it results in the prohibition of a repetitive application
but does it require a vote of the ZBA or a simple acknowledgement of the written request at the meeting? Thank you.</p>
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