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Taunton board continues Taco Bell and retail plan at 293 Winthrop Street to Oct. 2 after neighbors raise safety and nuisance concerns
Summary
The Planning Board continued a public hearing on a proposed Taco Bell and 3,600 sq ft retail building at 293 Winthrop St. to Oct. 2 for further engineering review and MassDOT coordination after neighbors raised concerns about driveway proximity to the signal, queuing, noise, odors and drainage.
The Taunton Planning Board on Sept. 4 continued the public hearing for a proposed Taco Bell (2,240 sq ft with drive‑through) and an attached 3,600 sq ft retail building at 293 Winthrop Street to Oct. 2 to allow time for additional review by the city engineer and MassDOT.
Chris Tumula, the applicant’s professional engineer, said the plan reflects MassDOT comments that required the driveway be pushed as far from the intersection as practical; he also noted conservation commission approval for work…
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