Board presses developer on egress for third‑floor units at 91 Main St.

Apr 15, 2025

Planning board members questioned fire escape and second‑means‑of‑egress provisions for proposed third‑floor and rear units at 91 Main St.; the architect agreed to meet all code egress requirements and the board attached egress compliance as a condition of approval.

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Board members raised safety concerns about access and fire egress for new third‑floor and rear units during testimony on the 91 Main St. application. John Burke and Alfred Sauer specifically questioned whether the rear apartment and third floor would have adequate means of escape; the board stressed the need for a second means of egress where required.

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