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Resident raises flooding, property-value and traffic concerns over proposed Prindle Ave. housing

Common Council · July 1, 2026
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Summary

During public comment Joanne Gifford said she is concerned that potential housing on Prindle Avenue could increase flooding risk, depress housing values and add traffic; the comment was read for the council and no council response is recorded in the minutes.

Joanne Gifford of North Chase Street spoke during the public comment period at the March 17 Common Council meeting to express opposition to potential housing on Prindle Avenue.

Gifford said she is concerned the proposed housing could worsen flooding in the area, lower surrounding property values and increase traffic. The minutes record her remarks but do not show any back-and-forth discussion or a council response during the public-comment period.

Comments submitted or read during the public-comment portion are recorded but not debated, per the council’s public-comment rules noted in the minutes.