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Prediction: it will be aporoved and Brockton will be screwed again.
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www.noverarmstrong.com/ is the firm we use to advise the commission and to conduct reviews of applications etc.
The Conservation commission can only rule on the WPA and those issues within its jurisdiction
The other boards rule on traffic etc.
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There are usually zoning regulations that say you can't have a road longer than a certain length without having 2 methods of egress. It allows, residents and emergency responders a second way to enter a neighborhood if one entrance is blocked. In Bridgewater that length is only 1/4 mile or about 2500 ft. I wonder if that would apply to this development?
I can't see how West Bridgewater emergency responders could respond if they had to drive into Brockton and up West Chestnut St to handle a call. In addition to the long response, It also puts those responders "out of town" for the most part.
Then again , I'm sure Brewster would be happy since they can dispatch from their W Chestnut st location.
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Trees, woods, etc. are very important for our survival. The Indians had it right....live off the land. What land?
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To Henningson1 - I have a question. This is NOT a Brockton project. Why must we consider it? Does the Conservation Commission review Chestnut Woods? One of the houses that borders West Chestnut mowed down all of the trees on the rear of its property, specifically noted in the bylaws not to happen. Once a project is complete, residents have no accountability for wetlands protection unless they are caught. This is a terrible idea and for once I wish my city would simply say NO to something that is not for the good of area residents.
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johnboy00 wrote: What happened at the meeting last night?
There are usually zoning regulations that say you can't have a road longer than a certain length without having 2 methods of egress. It allows, residents and emergency responders a second way to enter a neighborhood if one entrance is blocked. In Bridgewater that length is only 1/4 mile or about 2500 ft. I wonder if that would apply to this development?
My guess is this is exactly why they want the street to originate in Brockton, where anything goes. Remember, the first 3 houses will be Brockton residents on a Brockton street. After that, 33 displaced West Bridgewaterians will be living on a faux WB street. By the way, there is no mention of the type of housing here. It could very well be Section 8. That is what was originally proposed for Chestnut Woods, only a short distance away. This is an already congested area for those who live here; many out-of-towners skip the treachery that is Route 106 and wind around to West Chestnut. There area many accidents at the intersection of West Chestnut and Ash and crossing on foot is nearly impossible. The wetlands are in danger and the wildlife already muscled-out with two developments around the corner in West Bridgewater near the flashy new water tower. I say we take a stand and protect what is ours. We do not have to accept every ridiculous and wacky proposal that comes our way.
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As for other projects and compliance issues if a condition has been violated or alleged to have been the best place would be to lodge a formal complaint at city hall. I would start there if someone violated something on the prior issues in chestnut woods. I believe there is also a process to lodge a complaint with the DEP
I cant speak to that project as I was not on the commission at the time.
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Notice of Intent
Property: Plot 42 West Chestnut Street
Applicant: Meadow Woods LLC
Representative: Gallagher Engineering
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Daisy wrote: Would love to know the "Developer"...follow the money.
Follow right to Ross Messina and an Albanese. Check their campaign contributions. No excuse for either of them not to understand the Brockton City Residential Makeup.
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henningson1 wrote: We on the conservation commission take the protection of the wetlands seriously. Any project must comply with the Wetlands protection act and we have jurisdiction over the wetlands and a buffer zone in Brockton. We will look at the data presented in a fair manner also using recommendations from a independent environmental agency the commission uses to make sure the applicant is in compliance with the WPA and our recommendations set forth. Anyone is welcome to attend the meeting on 02/09/17 in the GAR room at 7pm. If you want to speak on a subject you will be asked to sign in for the record.
Was this conservation meeting cancelled due to the snow that day and if so, what is the rescheduled date?
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