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The Planning Board continued review of a proposed 1,600-unit age-restricted housing development at 180 Paine Street to March 12, 2026, while public safety officials reviewed traffic, emergency access, water, and sewer impacts. The board also continued hearings on Blackstone Street improvements and a 7,320-square-foot commercial building to February 26.
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No final decision was made on the 1,600-unit housing proposal. Police raised concerns about Paine Street traffic and an access gate, while the Fire Chief requested more time to review emergency response plans; the town’s engineering director said the proposed water main would have sufficient capacity but identified sewer inspections, upgrades, and capacity increases for further consideration. The board determined that proposed changes at 239 Maple Street were a major modification, and three of five members supported designating two middle units as the affordable units for the proposed Whitman Acres development.
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