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Resident warns proposed roundabout could reduce neighborhood property values
Worcester City Council · January 20, 2026
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Summary
At the council’s miscellaneous comment period, a local real estate agent said a proposed roundabout would lower nearby property values by about 3–7% and criticized the city’s compensation offers as inadequate; council acknowledged the comment during closing remarks.
During miscellaneous public comment, a local real estate agent, Mr. Barnett, told council that construction of a proposed roundabout would harm property values across a neighborhood. He cited appraisal guidance suggesting minor traffic changes can reduce values by about 3% and more…
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