Site Prioritization Plan Working Group considers veterans housing properties
Blackstone's Site Prioritization Plan Working Group discussed three candidate properties for veterans housing, raising environmental and infrastructure concerns. Planner Bruce Webb presented updates on 22 Chestnut Street (Countryside Auto) and 0 Elm Street (Veterans Park), with members Mary Bulso
All Other Groups, Boards, and Committees · Meeting of April 23, 2026
Blackstone's Site Prioritization Plan Working Group discussed three candidate properties for veterans housing, raising environmental and infrastructure concerns. Planner Bruce Webb presented updates on 22 Chestnut Street (Countryside Auto) and 0 Elm Street (Veterans Park), with members Mary Bulso and Roxanne Ladouceur flagging potential DEP orphan-site designation at Chestnut Street and contamination issues at Veterans Park, where MassDEP is pursuing legal action against a neighboring property owner. The group also examined St.
Theresa property, requesting information from Father John Devine or Select Board Chair Dan Keefe about transit access and suitability for veterans housing. The 40R discussion was tabled; the next meeting is scheduled for June 18, 2026, at 5 p.m.
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Source: the All Other Groups, Boards, and Committees meeting of April 23, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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