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Application narrative submitted by applicant/owners’ representative, Joe Pecora, proposes 13 rental units in two buildings with access via Neil Lane and egress onto E Putnam Ave, right turn only. Continue Reading →
The proposal is again for “the flip,” which refers to switching the location of the existing 70’s era Hamill Rink with Strazza field, so that the new 42,000 sq ft rink (10,000 sq ft larger than the existing building) would be toward the middle of the park rather than tucked in the corner as it is now. Continue Reading →
“I’m seeing such a tight development. What should give hints of green space, there is a little patio and it’s sitting on top of a parking garage. That’s pretty much it. You have low affordability, you have no outside space, and you’re basically building to the edges.”– Margarita Alban Continue Reading →
The new residential community will have a housing opportunity component, as provided by Section 8-30g. It proposes to provide 31 units of which 7 would be “affordable.” Continue Reading →
The development would be on the hill between Benders and Concord Street and have 3 buildings with a total of 10 units. The applicant is an LLC registered to Joe Pecora and has worked with the town’s affordable housing trust fund who approved a $50,000 loan. Continue Reading →
Over the past year ‘5 Brookridge’ has become shorthand for the 86-unit, 5 story residential development proposed to P&Z under the state affordable housing statute 8-30g. Continue Reading →
The property is beyond the town sewers. There is no certainty they will be able to connect to the municipal sanitary sewer line. Continue Reading →
“The town has failed in all respects. The SOMR is a scare tactic, and only represents 150 people who want to change the only regulation that will provide the affordable housing.” – Joe Pecora Continue Reading →
“Having objectively heard the reasons for both the tree to be removed and for the tree to remain; the information presented at the Tree Hearing at this time does not warrant a healthy large tree that is providing numerous environmental benefits to be removed.” – Dr. Greg Kramer Continue Reading →
Back in November, Joe Pecora who is the contract purchaser, clear cut the property. On Friday he said he was requesting removal of a town tree for the purpose of life-safety. Continue Reading →