We, the citizens of Medford, have the following concerns regarding the Lawrence Memorial Hospital construction plan by Wellforce and Melrose Wakefield Healthcare:

1. Expansion beyond the footprint of existing structures on the Lawrence Memorial Hospital campus.
2. Lack of engagement and involvement of the local Medford community, who will experience the most direct, negative impacts from the project, including (but not limited to) issues related to traffic, parking, safety, noise, pollution, property value, and the residential character of the surrounding neighborhoods.
3. Lack of information and transparency at all stages of this process. There has been little or no detailed information shared about the current project and possible future projects on site (for example, construction of parking garage, changes in use of existing hospital building, expansion of services, etc.).

We respectfully ask the Mayor, City Council and members of planning, building, and zoning committees and/or board to not approve any plans without further engagement with the Medford local community and without public clarity on short and long term plans with regards to new construction and existing facilities and services.