This legislation amends G.L. c.40A, §10 (Zoning Act) to provide that the one-year term to exercise the rights authorized by a variance shall not include such time required to pursue or await the determination of an appeal of the granting of such variance. This legislation mirrors the tolling of the three-year period for special permits (G.L. c. 40A, §9) while awaiting the determination of an appeal of the granting of such special permit. To read more click here.