Residents voiced strong concerns during a recent government meeting regarding a proposed housing project known as The Pinnacle, which aims to build 24 units with 5 to 7 bedrooms each. Community member Diane Bellows highlighted the potential impact of this development, estimating that it could accommodate up to 336 residents, a significant increase in population density for the area.

Bellows presented her calculations, noting that if each bedroom is occupied by at least two people, the project would effectively introduce a population equivalent to that of 84 to 112 average homes, based on national occupancy statistics. She expressed alarm over the implications of such density, questioning whether local ordinances permit this level of occupancy in a neighborhood that currently has only a handful of homes with one or two residents.

The meeting underscored a growing concern among residents about the adequacy of community amenities and infrastructure to support such a large influx of people. Bellows urged officials to consider the legal and social ramifications of the project, asking if there are existing regulations that could mitigate the potential impact on the neighborhood.

As discussions continue, the community remains apprehensive about the future of their neighborhood and the balance between development and maintaining a livable environment.