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Taunton committee backs pursuing 4 Spring Lane acquisition after heated debate on cost, access and contamination
Summary
After hours of testimony and debate, Taunton’s public property committee voted to pursue acquisition of 4 Spring Lane — by negotiation or eminent domain — to create a 97‑space lot intended to address downtown parking shortfalls, while requesting environmental assessments and mitigation commitments to affected businesses.
The Public Property Committee on Aug. 26 voted to move forward with efforts to acquire 4 Spring Lane — by negotiated purchase or, if necessary, eminent domain — as a long‑term downtown parking solution, after a contentious hearing involving staff presentations, councilor questioning and extended public comment.
Rebecca Brown of GPI presented an updated parking study showing the downtown midday deficiency could reach about 55 spaces as proposed residential and retail projects are completed; she said a 4 Spring Lane conversion could accommodate as many as 97 parking spaces. "It could accommodate up to 97…
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