GREENFIELD, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — There was standing room only as the Greenfield Economic Development Committee and the Planning Board opened public hearings on three proposals; one to change the multifamily buildings definition to allow for more than one building per lot, another on removing a water supply protection district overlay from the Leary Well, and allowing residential reuse of large accessory structures by special permit.
Residents came in multitudes to speak on the various proposals, many with concerns over development near the Leary Well including concern for protecting it as a future potential source of drinking water for the city. The Department of Public Works came to speak on that potentiality, stating there may be other sources that would be used for drinking water before the Leary Well.
Meetings on the proposals will continue for the Committee and Board.