In a recent government meeting, discussions centered around a controversial construction project on Maple Street, where residents expressed significant concerns regarding public safety and compliance with building regulations. The project involves raising a house to comply with floodplain regulations after a notice of violation was issued earlier this year for exceeding permitted improvements.

Residents voiced their worries about increased traffic and safety hazards during construction, particularly on the narrow, dead-end street. Chelsea Watson, a local resident, highlighted the lack of posted speed limits and the dangers posed to children in the area. Carolyn Morrissey echoed these sentiments, recalling past issues with construction traffic and urging for measures such as temporary speed bumps to mitigate risks.

The property owner, Harrison Levitsky, acknowledged the community's concerns and emphasized that the current project is a corrective measure to address previous violations. He committed to providing a logistics plan detailing how construction would be managed, including staging areas and traffic control measures. However, the board decided to postpone any decisions until a clearer understanding of the project scope is established, particularly due to a miscommunication in public notices regarding whether the house would be raised or demolished.

The board agreed to re-advertise the project with the correct details and scheduled a follow-up meeting in 45 days to allow for adequate preparation and community input. This decision aims to ensure transparency and address the residents' concerns adequately before proceeding with the construction.