Potter Properties subdivision

32-year abutter says the existing woods won't screen the new road from noise and headlights, cites the Master Plan, and asks for an independent third-party alternative site design analysis with fewer lots.

Abutter says past wetland work flooded his gardens, worries the new road sits nearly on his property line, cites ledge and blasting risks, endangered turtles seen on his land, and EverSource's prohibition on altering topography under power lines.

Former Conservation Commission member reports 106 protected species documented in the wetlands and cites 1997 sodium contamination of Magazine Street wells, asking the board to consider dropping lots 4 and 5.

Describes how past culvert work on Magazine Street killed the trout and turned the pond into a bog, warns of lasting impacts from the wetland chain, and presents a petition with nearly 400 signatures in opposition.

Abuts lots 4 and 5, notes abundant wildlife, and asks that clearing restrictions be written into deeds to preserve habitat.

Moved to Spring Hill Road a year ago for the secluded setting; asks for a clause preventing future clearing of forest areas if the development proceeds.

Her Spring Hill Road lot drains via a swale to Riddle Brook; worries about how regrading will change drainage.

Supports bringing municipal water down Wallace Road, asks for more habitat preservation, and wishes the town pursued cluster-style development instead of conventional subdivisions.

New resident at 14 Jackson Square abutting lot 3 worries about erosion from the hillside lot above his home and asks for vegetation to be left.

Spring Hill Road resident who walks the Spring Hill Trust land questions how the challenging topography will be flattened and warns paying in-lieu fees sets a bad precedent for wetlands.

A 30-year Magazine Street resident and former commission member opposed disturbing pristine wetlands, citing 106 protected species, salt-contaminated wells and Riddle Brook from the Chubbuck shed, PFAS concerns, and suggesting a conservation compromise like the Legacy project.