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Yarmouth committee hears Barrett Planning findings for MUC site; school parcel, sewer needs and retrofit costs flagged
Summary
The Town of Yarmouth Community Housing Committee reviewed consultant feedback on the MUC site, discussed mixed-use housing options, confirmed an 8–10 acre school reservation scenario, and flagged sewer and renovation cost constraints during its March 10 meeting.
YARMOUTH, Mass. — The Town of Yarmouth Community Housing Committee on March 10 reviewed consultant work from Barrett Planning on the MUC site and discussed how housing, school planning and infrastructure needs might fit together as the town moves toward three alternate design proposals.
Karen Green, director of community development, told the committee Barrett Planning weighed public responses and will present options at the next MUC meeting, including “elevated” and “moderate” versions of proposals that mix housing with other uses. She said the consultant heard strong public interest in housing diversity and “senior‑friendly” units and that supportive housing or partnerships with nonprofit providers may be part of a final concept. “They’re definitely gonna say something like, yes. They’re gonna ask you, you definitely want housing here. You guys are gonna have to say yes,” Green said.
The committee heard that one of the three alternatives to be delivered to the Board of…
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