I am largely in favor of the recommendations from the HCA study committee. But I did not like Planning Board‘s response to traffic issues. Usually, she said, they deal with traffic issues case by case basis, as the developments before the planning board. In this case, however, the Town is opening up the possibility for a large of development in a small area.
I think the Planning Board should look at the overall picture and develop mitigation plans. For example, perhaps Lewis Street should be closed in the middle so that developments in the rear have to exit onto Rte 117. Can we negotiate with the State to improve the rail station and to ensure that the gates are not down when the train is in the station? Long-term planning such as this needs to be thought through before the first developer knocks on the door. Ruth Ann Hendrickson (She, her, hers) 2253 Concord Rd. -- The LincolnTalk mailing list. To post, send mail to Lincoln@lincolntalk.org. Browse the archives at https://pairlist9.pair.net/mailman/private/lincoln/. Change your subscription settings at https://pairlist9.pair.net/mailman/listinfo/lincoln.
