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Last discussed Aug 26, 2026.

Public comments (8)

OpposedGeorge HarderAug 26, 2026

Expressed severe concern over drinking water quality and alleged carcinogens originating from the Clapper Road water filtration plant and Beacon Island, urging the board to resign.

Town Board - Regular Meeting — August 26, 2026 · 9:00 →
OpposedMichael CarrieAug 26, 2026

Alleged cover-ups of deaths and civil rights violations involving disabilities and requested investigations.

Town Board - Regular Meeting — August 26, 2026 · 13:45 →
ConcernedWilliam SharpAug 26, 2026

Praised the board for pausing the zoning review but urged them to reject high-density commercial multi-use and mixed density residential districts that would permit excessive units per acre.

Town Board - Regular Meeting — August 26, 2026 · 18:50 →
ConcernedMartha McCueAug 26, 2026

Criticized the proposed zoning revisions for allowing multi-family units in low-density residential zones and requested a 12-month pause while infrastructure data is gathered.

Town Board - Regular Meeting — August 26, 2026 · 28:47 →
OpposedMonica SharpAug 26, 2026

Argued against flawed arguments supporting high-density rezoning, noting that missing middle housing shouldn't be used as cover for massive apartment complexes.

Town Board - Regular Meeting — August 26, 2026 · 35:53 →
ConcernedDiane Cassidy RitchieAug 26, 2026

Provided testimony regarding personal housing displacement and local rental market conditions.

Town Board - Regular Meeting — August 26, 2026 · 40:15 →
ConcernedSylvia RowlandsJun 10, 2026

Questioned the town's administrative determination allowing continued construction at the port without planning board review.

Town Board - Regular Meeting — June 10, 2026 · 30:30 →
ConcernedSylvia RowensMay 13, 2026

Raised concerns about ongoing construction at Beacon Island amid unresolved federal coal ash regulations and site plan conformity.

Town Board - Regular Meeting — May 13, 2026 · 51:39 →

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