Boston Neck Road housing proposal

A mother of young children said the dense housing proposal would bring unsafe traffic and force young families out of her close-knit neighborhood.

Reported an environmental report shows the parcel is highly protected (vernal pools, rare species, Narrow River drainage), said 60+ neighbors signed in opposition, and demanded transparency about next steps.

Opposed the development over wetlands, the ongoing water ban, and sewer capacity, suggesting a building moratorium.

Questioned why an RFP went out before studies were done and flagged traffic and access-point concerns on Old Boston Neck Road.

A direct abutter of 20 years said she learned of the proposal only last Friday, described the wetland wildlife behind her home, and cited the comprehensive plan's park designation for the parcels.

Worried a development would change his quiet dead-end street and introduce safety problems.

Echoed neighbors in opposing any building on the environmentally sensitive parcels, urging sewer and water fixes first.

Pressed for answers on costs, tax breaks, water and sewer capacity, and road changes, and said the town's communication has badly failed.

A young professional who bought her dream home nearby said condos would displace young families and worsen a dangerous intersection.

Cited sewer overflow, basement flooding, traffic crashes, and wetlands, urging the council to stay transparent and not build on the parcel.

Said the 2.5-acre mostly-wetlands parcel can't reasonably fit either proposal and urged the council to hear residents earlier.

Supports affordable housing generally but demanded traffic, wetland, sewer, and height analyses and proper notice before any development proceeds.

Opposed the development, saying water bans and sewer problems should be fixed before any new building.

A 72-year-old resident said she'll sell her house if a developer breaks ground nearby, objecting to water priorities and wetland building.

Said she had to file an APRA to see the proposals, argued the site can't support them financially, and suggested using the remaining $2 million bond for four cottages.

A teenager who grew up in the neighborhood said the added traffic would make it unsafe for kids to ride bikes like she did.

Supported his daughter's remarks and asked the town not to develop the land.

A parent on a busy cut-through road said the development would add traffic and chaos and that her family only learned of it Friday.

Said there was no transparency until residents obtained the plans through APRA, urged posting the wetlands study and RFPs online, and asked the council to delay a Planning Board appointment until after the election.