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Select Board approves $132,469 transportation study for Chestnut Hill commercial area after months of debate

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The Brookline Select Board approved a contract with Kittelson & Associates for phases 1–2 of a transportation study of the Chestnut Hill commercial area, authorizing $132,469 despite concerns from one board member about timing and prioritization of consultant spending.

The Brookline Select Board voted to approve contract PW 25-34 with Kittelson & Associates for phases 1 and 2 of a Chestnut Hill commercial area transportation study, authorizing $132,469 in consulting funds.

Supporters said the study will deliver a final report with recommendations, implementation measures and, if appropriate, a rezoning proposal and design guidelines that link transportation capacity analysis to possible changes in allowable density. Meredith Mooney, Brookline's economic development director, told the board the scope was included in the Chestnut Hill commercial area project the board approved in…

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