The Select Board has Continued to Violate the Public’s Trust by Executing and Now Extending a Land Disposition Agreement with a Private Developer to Sell the Beal School 4 Acre Site in Our Cherished Town Center.
The Select Board has Continued to Violate the Public’s Trust by Executing and Now Extending a Land Disposition Agreement with a Private Developer to Sell the Beal School 4 Acre Site in Our Cherished Town Center.
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The Sale Price of $250,000 for four acres is ridiculously low, and is not fiscally prudent.
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Since the Town has dealt with only one developer the proposal lacks competition, creativity and alternative options.
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Shrewsbury has hundreds of rental units currently being constructed, and should not be selling a valuable town asset for an additional 55 apartments.
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This proposal will add to the traffic nightmare in the town center.
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We are destroying a landmark property in a premier location forever.
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The playground and the ball field will be gone and will no longer benefit our youth.
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Using the site for much needed parking will no longer be an option.
• The Sale Price of $250,000 is ridiculously low, and is not fiscally prudent.
• Since the Town has dealt with only one developer the proposal lacks competition, creativity and alternative options.
• Shrewsbury has hundreds of rental units currently being constructed and should not be selling a valuable town asset for an additional 55 apartments.
• This proposal will add to the traffic nightmare in the Center.
• We are destroying a landmark property in a premier location forever.
• The playground and the ball field will be gone and no longer benefit our youth.
• Using the site for much needed parking will no longer be an option.
