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Commissioners table Route 589 infrastructure study after debate over timing and public input
Summary
Worcester County Commissioners voted 5-2 to table a requested Public Works funding and scoping study for the Route 589 corridor until after rezoning and public hearings, citing concern that the study parameters should reflect public input and pending rezoning outcomes.
The Worcester County Commissioners voted 5-2 on March 18 to table a $23,700 scoping study proposal for water and sewer infrastructure along the Route 589 corridor until after pending rezoning applications and public hearings are complete.
Public Works staff and other commissioners argued the study would allow the county to "assume worst-case scenario" sizing so infrastructure is not underbuilt if high-density residential development occurs. Staff…
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