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Residents press council on sewer easement and affordable-housing analysis during public comment
Summary
Two residents spoke during public comment: Rich Manakowski read an email from Town Administrator James Gildea confirming a 10-foot storm sewer easement on Block 2502 Lot 14 (HBC Street Works); Carla Benacci urged professional analysis and robust public engagement on the town's affordable-housing response and the state redevelopment plan.
During the open public-comment period at the Dec. 17 Westfield Town Council meeting, two residents raised planning and housing concerns.
Rich Manakowski (address provided in the record) read an email he said he received from James Gildea, town administrator, confirming a 10-foot-wide storm sewer easement on a property owned by HBC Street Works, identified as Block 2502, Lot 14. The email,…
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