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EDA unveils conceptual plan for 700‑acre Rotary Poorhouse Park; board to seek public input and task force
Summary
The Essex County Economic Development Authority presented a conceptual, multi‑phase plan for a 700‑acre Rotary Poorhouse Park, with TRC estimating about $26 million in phased costs; the board and EDA agreed to public sessions, online polling and a small task force to shape phase‑1 priorities.
The Essex County Economic Development Authority and consultant TRC Engineers presented a conceptual plan Feb. 10 for a 700‑acre Rotary Poorhouse Park and asked the Board of Supervisors to lead public engagement and help form a small task force to guide early decisions.
Lisa Andrews, chair of the EDA, described the plan as a concept that has grown since the authority’s strategic plan and emphasized the need for community input before detailed design or funding commitments. Greg…
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