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Sudbury residents urge select board to object to Maynard 40B plan, cite flooding, water and safety risks

Town of Sudbury Select Board · November 6, 2024
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Summary

Neighbors told the Sudbury Select Board that a proposed 200‑unit Maynard 40B project at 182 Parker St. risks flooding, could strain water supply and emergency response, and alters critical wetlands; the board asked staff to prepare a supplemental letter outlining those concerns for MassHousing Partnership review.

Residents who live along Iron Works Road and nearby neighborhoods told the Sudbury Select Board on Nov. 6 they oppose a proposed Maynard 40B development at 182 Parker Street and asked the board to submit comments to MassHousing Partnership.

Laura Harris, a nearby resident, told the board the Sudbury portion of the parcel is "extremely marshy, and it's a compensatory storage for floodwater," and said the water table is "only 4 feet below grade." She warned that filling or building near wetlands could worsen flooding in the neighborhood and on Parker Street, hamper emergency exits during high water and impede emergency vehicles.

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