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Tired of aggressive 40B developers? Two big meetings coming up!
You can help Wayland stop aggressive 40B developers, who try to stuff large buildings into our neighborhoods.
Are you tired of aggressive 40B developers, trying to jam big buildings into Wayland neighborhoods? There are two important meetings next week:
(1) Wayland Special Town Meeting on Tuesday, 13 November at 7pm in the Wayland High School Field House. Doors open at 5:30, and be there a bit early to get your electronic voting device. Article 4 (Flood Zone update) and Article 5 (River's Edge asbestos mitigation) should be up for a vote by 7:30. Both will help to protect Wayland from aggressive 40B developers. We need 2/3 votes on both.
(2) Wayland ZBA hearing on the 40B Monster, on Thursday, 15 November at 7pm in the Wayland Town Building. The ZBA will deliberate on their ruling -- we cannot speak, but please be there to show your support!
Article 5 is linked to River's Edge -- a 190 unit apartment complex that will lift Wayland over 9%, very close to the 10% threshold that will stop 40B developers. Article 5 will fund $790,530 to remove asbestos contamination at the River's Edge site. Here is why Wayland needs a YES vote:
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- River's Edge will add 190 units to Wayland's "affordable housing" total -- pushing us over 9% and very close to the 40B target of 10%. When we reach 10%, NO MORE unfriendly 40Bs tearing up our town!
- River's Edge is estimated to deliver $551,947 in tax revenue to Wayland every year.
- The clean-up cost will add to the price of the land which the developer will pay under the agreement. Wayland will receive a refund when the land is sold.
- Under MassDEP regulations, Wayland must clean up this asbestos in a "timely manner" -- whether or not the River's Edge project is built. So Wayland taxpayers will pay the cost no matter what. This way, we can expect a refund from the developer -- plus significant tax revenue.
- The Wayland Finance Committee approved this unanimously - 5-0. They keep a close eye on Wayland's spending, so you know this is a good financial move.
We need 2/3 votes -- so everyone needs to attend. Ask your neighbors and friends to join you!
Mark Hays for ProtectWayland