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The Advisory Committee recommended negotiating with the state over a proposed 180-unit housing development at 40 Oakland Street, with 9 members favoring that option, 2 favoring litigation, 0 favoring the alternative negotiation option, and 1 abstaining.
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The recommendation supports pursuing an agreement that could allow 180 housing units on about 7–8 acres while placing a permanent conservation restriction on the remaining 37–38 acres. The recommendation is advisory; Town Meeting members were expected to choose among the options at the May Special Town Meeting. The committee also considered a proposed $900,000 appropriation for legal and related services tied to 40 Oakland Street, but the provided minutes excerpt does not show the final vote on that article.
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