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Valvoline site plan discussion highlights safety concerns over Flag Road access; board to continue for review
Summary
Town staff and residents pressed an applicant for a proposed Valvoline (361 Turnpike Road) to pursue MassDOT review of a Route 9 curb cut rather than rely on primary access via Flag Road, citing safety concerns and heavy transient traffic volumes.
The Planning Board on Feb. 10 discussed a proposed Valvoline Instant Oil Change minor site plan at 361 Turnpike Road and heard sustained resident concern about locating the primary site entrance on narrow, scenic Flag Road rather than using the Route 9 curb cut that already exists on the property.
Key discussion points
- Access and safety: Several residents and board members said Flag Road is narrow, winding and heavily used by commuters and that adding commercial…
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