We are a group of neighbors that want to see the town plan responsible growth while maintaining the charm of Wayland and Cochituate that we all love. There are many proposed zoning changes that would forever change the landscape of our town.
The zones picked to rezone with an overlay are pink on the map. The Route 20 (9A) zone and Town Center (9C) are parcels that the owners reached out have them included in this rezoning. They stand to make a lot of money while the neighbors of both parcels with suffer. River's Edge West (9B) actually makes sense and will have low impact. Planned Dev. Dist. Central/Mainstone (9D) will have the most negative impact on the residents. This street contains 18 town homes and is part of a 64 unit condo association. This parcel would be rezoned to allow 200+ units to be built forever changing the landscape of this area of town. Please vote NO to article T and make the Planning Board go back to the drawing board and not to just comply with the law on paper but actually pick areas that will be developed and make sense for the town and it's residents.
The zones picked to rezone with an overlay are pink on the map. The Route 20 (9A) zone and Town Center (9C) are parcels that the owners reached out have them included in this rezoning. They stand to make a lot of money while the neighbors of both parcels with suffer. River's Edge West (9B) actually makes sense and will have low impact. Planned Dev. Dist. Central/Mainstone (9D) will have the most negative impact on the residents. This street contains 18 town homes and is part of a 64 unit condo association. This parcel would be rezoned to allow 200+ units to be built forever changing the landscape of this area of town. Please vote NO to article T and make the Planning Board go back to the drawing board and not to just comply with the law on paper but actually pick areas that will be developed and make sense for the town and it's residents.
We are happy to share that we have submitted the necessary paperwork and obtained the required signatures to insert Wayland in the motion to intervene with 20 other towns against the MBTA Communities Act.
RE: Local Citizens' Committee Seeks Superior Court Intervention in MBTA Zoning Dispute
Hamilton, Massachusetts: The Nonpartisan Committee of Hamilton Citizens Supporting Responsible Development, represented by Ellen A. Wright, has filed a motion to intervene in a zoning dispute that could have significant ramifications for the town of Hamilton.
At the heart of the matter is the application of G. L. c. 40A §3A ("§3A"), which mandates zoning changes aimed at expanding housing units in dense areas, particularly around transit stations. While the intention behind this law is to address the pressing need for multi-family housing across the state, concerns have been raised by several municipalities, including Hamilton, regarding the feasibility and implications of such development.
The Committee, composed of residents deeply invested in the welfare of Hamilton, has voiced apprehensions over the potential impact of §3A on the town. With a population of approximately 7,500 residents and limited resources, Hamilton faces challenges in accommodating the scale of development required by the statute. The proposed increase in multi-unit dwellings, estimated at over 700 units, could strain essential resources and infrastructure, such as traffic management, water supply, and waste disposal, among others.
Ellen A. Wright, representing the Committee, asserts that the interests of Hamilton residents align closely with those of the plaintiffs in John Kolackovsky and the Town of Rockport et. al. v. Commonwealth of Massachusetts, et. al. challenging the constitutionality and enforcement of §3A. The motion to intervene seeks to ensure that the concerns of Hamilton citizens are adequately represented throughout the legal proceedings.
According to Mass. R. Civ. Pro. Rule 24, intervention is warranted when the intervenor's interests may be impaired by the outcome of the action, and their representation is deemed inadequate. The Committee contends that granting Hamilton intervention would not only serve the interests of justice but also contribute to a more comprehensive adjudication of significant public policy issues.
"We believe that the requirements of §3A could have far-reaching and detrimental effects on our community," stated Ellen A. Wright. "Our goal is to ensure that the voices of Hamilton residents are heard and that any decisions made regarding zoning changes take into account the unique challenges and needs of our town."
“The insidious grasp of §3A threatens to ravage our community, serving only as a boon for developers while trampling over the rights of Hamilton residents.” States Ellen Wright. “We refuse to stand idly by as our town becomes a bankrupt playground for profit-hungry developers. Our mission is clear: to fiercely advocate for the voices of Hamilton residents and to fiercely oppose any zoning changes that ignore the dire realities and unique needs of our town. Other towns are courageously following in Rockport and Hamilton’s footsteps. We have been in communicate with Burlington, Wayland, Wenham, Groton and Manchester-by-the-Sea just to name a few'"
The motion to intervene, filed with the court, outlines the Committee's stance and requests that the court grant intervention rights to safeguard the interests of Hamilton residents. Hamilton joins approximately 20 other Massachusetts municipalities which are seeking to intervene in this case.
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Pictured below is Coltsway located in the Mainstone area of Wayland. Presently there are 18 homes located on this beautiful street. The majority of people that live here are elderly and retired. They have moved here for peace and quiet. Does this look like a good area to rezone to allow for 200 multi-family homes to be built on? Well, the Wayland Planning Board and Select Board think it is. They have put this 25 acre parcel in the group of parcels to try to comply with the MBTA Communities Act. You will hear both boards say this would purely be rezoning and nothing has to be built. I ask you this, why would the sate expend some much time and money just to put zoning in place for nothing to be built? The other shoe will drop and towns will be forced to build where they selected. The MBTA Communities Act does not take traffic, infrastructure, load on schools, EMS, Police. Our town would be holding the bag to pay for the increased need in those services. Please stand up for your neighbors and for the future of your town. You must vote NO to article 26 at Town Meeting on May 13th at 7pm at the Field House. #wayland#mbta#3a
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