John Tesei

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P&Z Watch: New Proposal Behind Bank of America, J-Lofts on West Elm, Would Have Just 12 Units

After several previous applications ranging from up to 60 units, and from work force housing to 8-30g, the applicant, 240 GA, LLC, owned by John Fareri, is proposing just 12 units, with a total of 32 bedrooms and 2 Levels of parking. Continue Reading →

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Restoration Proposed after “Devastating” Unauthorized Cutting and Wetlands Violations

A total of 186 trees over 4-inch DBH were removed; others were limbed, plus an unquantified amount of shrubs on Ashton Drive properties including Governor Lamont’s. Some tree cutting stemmed from trespass onto a neighbor’s forest. Police got involved when the neighbor’s property manager reported the trespassing. Continue Reading →

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P&Z Watch: Few Fans for 40-Unit “Assisted Housing” Development Behind Bank of America

“I think it’s clear and you would agree that the loan the trust is committed to giving this project is financial assistance?” Bob Barolak asked. “With respect I think it’s hogwash,” Mr. Cohen said, characterizing the $100,000 as not significant assistance on a project of the size proposed. Continue Reading →

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New Pre-App Submitted for 6-Story, 60 Unit Affordable Housing 8-30g: “J Lofts on West Elm”

A new pre-application has been submitted to P&Z from 240 GA LLC (registered to John J Fareri), represented by attorney John Tesei, that seeks to construct a 6-story, 60-unit building with a total of 96 bedrooms under the state’s 8-30g affordable housing statute. Continue Reading →

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