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Last discussed May 12, 2026.

Public comments (5)

OpposedMr. AppelsteinMay 12, 2026

Said he and four other abutters never got notice of the ZBA meeting that approved the project, demanded a full investigation, and urged the board to cut the unit count, require a 5-foot solid fence, and set written rules for the recreation area.

Planning Board (Regular) - May 12, 2026 · 0:00 →
OpposedMr. HansenMay 12, 2026

Of 20 Martin Avenue; shares Appelstein's concerns and wants answers on fencing, landscaping at the property line, maintenance, and lighting.

Planning Board (Regular) - May 12, 2026 · 0:00 →
OpposedPeter MullenMay 12, 2026

Of 4 Park Avenue; said the lot is too small for 22 units, worried every car will cut down his street, and asked the board to use its power to say it's too much.

Planning Board (Regular) - May 12, 2026 · 0:00 →
OpposedMr. GarabedianMay 12, 2026

Representing 179 Main Street LLC; wants to protect his commercial grandfathered use dating to the 1960s and says the burden of a serious fence and buffer shouldn't fall on him.

Planning Board (Regular) - May 12, 2026 · 0:00 →
ConcernedMr. DunnMay 12, 2026

Asked whether the buildings are moving closer or staying 15 feet from his property line and raised flooding concerns about raising the property grade.

Planning Board (Regular) - May 12, 2026 · 0:00 →