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Resident urges protection for aging Laurel Avenue–Newbury neighborhood

Auburn Comprehensive Planning Committee · March 25, 2026
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Summary

At the committee meeting a resident, Steven Beal, asked planners to prioritize stabilization and preservation of the Laurel Avenue–Newbury area, describing historic houses converted into many small units, limited parking, and features at risk from continued decline.

During the public‑comment period, resident Steven Beal of 575 Johnson Road asked the committee to give special attention to a section of New Auburn he described as at risk.

"There is one particular neighborhood within the city that I would characterize as a high risk neighborhood from the…

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