We are thrilled with the preliminary decision of the Planning Board last night to deny the 133 Essex Street proposed development after a nearly 2-year process of review. We are grateful to the Planning Board for their hard work and for the seriousness and thoroughness of their analysis and deliberations. Just keep in mind that they will need to vote again on each of the permits to ratify the actual documents that will be submitted to the town.  That is the only vote that is legally binding and should take place on October 11th.

Our mission has been from the beginning to protect and conserve this land, the trails and watershed area and to have it purchased by a land trust organization, and we will continue in our efforts to achieve that end.

We are especially thankful for all of those on the Save Chebacco Trails & Watershed team, all our consulting experts, and all of you in the community and beyond who have given your support and expressed your concerns.  We truely couldn’t have done this without you!  Your support and involvement are what has enabled this land to be protected.

All of our work, efforts and constant endeavors to fulfill our goal is almost complete. The vote last night was monumental. The marathon run is nearly over. All your support made this become a reality!

We will send an update regarding October 11th as soon as we are able.

Thank you,

SCT&W