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The New England Country Club (NECC Holdings LLC) has been relentlessly pushing to destroy the forests between Bellingham and Woonsocket for decades. Every several years, they return with another attempt to bulldoze nature and disrupt quiet, residential neighborhoods—all in the name of profit.

Their plan involves wiping out woodlands  to build 5-story, high density senior living apartments, completely disregarding the environmental impact, overwhelming community opposition and increasing the population of Bellingham by up to 20%.

With only one entry and exit we speculate that this proposal will end up extending dead-end roads in peaceful neighborhoods, creating a direct connection between Woonsocket, Cumberland and Bellingham.  This was addressed at the town hall and was stated to not be the case however we the community strongly believe otherwise. Please view the architectural plans here showing an extension of Bound Road->  https://www.bellinghamma.org/DocumentCenter/View/2944/02172025---Copper-Mill---Site-Plans

If approved, this would dramatically increase traffic in residential areas, turning quiet streets into busy thoroughfares.

NECC has a history of quietly pushing these plans forward in hopes of avoiding public resistance. Our community is deeply concerned, and we need help bringing this issue to light before it’s too late.

The decision to remove established green spaces not only disrupts local wildlife habitats but also compromises the privacy and quality of life for residents in existing neighborhoods. It is disheartening to witness such significant natural resources being sacrificed, especially when alternative solutions—such as the refurbishment of abandoned or underutilized areas—are available.

Revitalizing these areas could meet developmental needs without the negative impact on the environment and the community.

I respectfully urge the relevant authorities and developers to reconsider their current approach and explore more sustainable, community-friendly development options that protect our natural heritage.

Please visit our website here for more information: https://stopnecc2025.com/

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Below is the contents of what the Bellingham Planning Board distributed to residents in the area.

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BELLINGHAM PLANNING BOARD 

10 MECHANIC STREET BELLINGHAM, MASSACHUSETTS 02019

(508) 657-2892

PlanningBoard@bellinghamma.org

 PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE March 13, 2025

In accordance with the Town of Bellingham's Zoning By-Laws Article XXVIII: 55+ Active Adult Overlay District, the Planning Board will hold a public hearing on Thursday, March 13, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. in the Arcand Meeting Room in the Municipal Center The applicant, NECC Holdings, LLC. - Andrew Flynn, 66 Long Wharf, Suite 403, Boston, MA 02110, is seeking a Special Permit and Stormwater Management Permit for 1,600 age-restricted (55+) housing units and associated improvements, located at 180 Paine Street shown on Assessor's Map 95-37, 97-15C, 96-62A, 95-37-1, and 97-19, with portions zoned agricultural, residential, and suburban. The parcels consist of approximately 330 acres and are located within the 55+ Active Adult Overlay District.

The owners of the parcels are January Holdings, LLC., 180 Paine Street, Bellingham, MA 02019 and New England Country Club, LLC., 60 Dedham Avenue, Suite 203, Needham, MA 02492. The plans were prepared by Bohler Engineering MA, LLC., 352 Turnpike Road, Southborough, MA 01772. The applications and plans may be viewed at the Planning and Zoning Office or Town Clerk's office in the Municipal Center, 10 Mechanic Street in Bellingham, MA during regular Municipal Center business hours. For questions, please contact the Town Planner at 508-657-2893.

Robert Lussier Director of Planning & Engineering