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Candidate John Van Scoyoc defends commercial-growth approach, discusses Chestnut Hill West and Route 9
Summary
On TV on TV, Select Board member John Van Scoyoc said commercial presence in new development is essential and described Chestnut Hill West proposals and why a Route 9 reimagining is unlikely soon without large, consolidatable parcels.
John Van Scoyoc, a Select Board member running for re-election, said commercial development should remain a central consideration in large projects and discussed the prospects for two parts of town: Chestnut Hill West and Route 9 (Lower Boylston).
Describing Chestnut Hill West, Van Scoyoc said proposals include what he summarized as a 14-story hotel and residential building plus additional 12- and 7-story buildings combining housing and office…
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