The address is 130 Main ST

That is no place for a project like that, Traffic is already an issue in that area when trying to SAFELY get off or onto Brigham St or Maple St. from Rt 20 "ask anybody that lives in the area". This project will turn into a cut through for traffic. Brigham street is already dangerous enough for residents and children as it has no sidewalks and is a narrow scenic Rd. used by many walkers and joggers and this will just bring more traffic to it. Mr. Shay builds a nice building and added tax review for the town is nice. ( But PLEASE USE COMMON SENSE here) built it somewhere else.

This particular type of structure is not necessary is this area of the town. There are other vacant office spaces in which the town could gain revenue from. Wasn't a similar building just added further down on RT20 near the Texas Barbecue? Are all of those spaces occupied? Adding just the 12 residential spaces is concern enough as this area is already over congested during peak commute hours. This is a major safety concern of the current residents & also for those whom already drive this route daily. A traffic light would need to be added. What type of tenants will be allowed to rent the commercial space? Will there be restrictions around this? The last thing this area needs is a 24 hour operation as that will surely increase town department costs & resident safety. Brigham st currently doesn't have any sidewalks and many travel this route on feet or bicycle as it is a popular route for many current residence. In addition, the increase traffic causes concerns for those that live on connecting streets to Brigham as their streets will be impacted as well. The town did not communicated this public hearing very well. Only those whom were within a few feet were notified and there was no mention on the town website. If you’re a concerned resident Please attend the meeting tonight as we need to support each other. Regards, concerned resident.

As a resident in the vicinity of this project, who often drives and walks around the Brigham loop, and has waited as much as 8 minutes to take a left off of Maple to Rt 20 as is...adding more traffic is adding more problems. I totally disagree with this project proposal. Not the right area for it at all. Had I not just received the notice of the hearing yesterday, I would be at the meeting tonight.

I urge anyone in town to attend this meeting that may oppose a roadway onto Brigham st, 12 more apartments, 5 retail and 3 offices. I think as a whole the neighborhood knows that this land is what it is and therefore it is a buildable lot. However, due to traffic and safety issues, I would hope, the town would not allow the roadway into Brigham St. and would ask that the project be modified. Just because we are a side street doesn't mean we are not a family oriented neighborhood. I use to think of a neighborhood as a "cul de sac". Not anymore, my neighbors, and beyond, have shown support against this and have come together as a concerned community to try and make a difference. One of my friends mention to me that she has no neighbors that she has a relationship with; that is sad. Our street is full of friends : ) This street is a good example of what Northborough use to be known for.... Quaint, Quiet, family oriented; a bedroom town.

100% agreed with other comments on this post. I need to take a left onto Rte. 20 daily leaving for work, and often times think it is safe, but then another line of cars appears on the crest of the hill on Rte. 20. What we need is a traffic light already, not another property to increase the traffic. Also, how about using the vacant buildings in the center of town? Why are we building, building, building? Use the properties that are already in use and renovate them instead. Please vote against this project.

This is a really bad idea no matter how they plan to spin it. This area is already congested with cars trying to exit and enter Maple, Brigham and Route 20. This project as proposed sounds like a true nightmare. I hope to be at the meeting tonight.
Chris Mason

Getting onto Rt. 20 from Brigham St is bad enough now, we don't need more properties being built! I moved to Northborough specifically to avoid traffic and over-building. Start filling all the vacant shopping centers in downtown and keep this away from the residential neighborhoods.
This is a terrible project and I will definitely vote against it

I am Strongly opposed to the 130 Main St. project. I am a resident of Brigham St. The traffic flow is already overwhelming. The addition of businesses/apartments exiting into Brigham St. would increase traffic and perhaps cause more accidents.
The safety of my family is the most important thing to me.
I ask everyone if you live on Brigham Street or use the street to commute. Please show support and attent the town meeting Tonight at 7:00Pm.

I agree that this proposal is not only a bad idea, but a horrific idea. It is so dangerous as it is trying to exit brigham or maple onto rte 20. We have an elementary school around the corner, no traffic light, no sidewalks!! Will hopefully be at the meeting tonight!

I completely agree with the other comments. There is already way too much congestion in this area. I don't feel safe trying to negotiate the turn from Rt. 20 onto Brigham St. and vice versa. We really do have such a great town, but you would never know it by driving through the town center....where all you see is dilapidated buildings. I vote that we stop cutting down trees, stop putting up buildings that we don't need and start revitalizing our "downtown" area.

Good turn out for the town meeting.. residents in the area are ALL strongly in opposition of this project. there where many, many concerns and questions on safety, the impact on traffic and the impact on the quality of life to those close to the proposed project... A few of the residents close to the proposed project touched base with real estate agents regarding the impact this would have on there property value, and all received the same feedback "it will have a VERY negative impact to the property's value."
HIGHLIGHTS: lots of constructive input from residents and plenty of food for thought for the board, and some home work for the applicant.
Low Lights: board member Kane was 20 minutes late for the meeting then literately slept through a 1/2 hour of residents questions and concerns.
Shocker of the Night: When a resident close to the project voiced his concern about snow removal and plowing, A member of the applicants party threatened the resident. " Keep talking and asking questions like that I'll push all the snow in your yard" with no response from members of the board Guess intimidation is an acceptable practice in the eyes of the board...

Unfortunately this is evidence of a bigger issue in town. The zoning rules passed in 2009 are allowing developers to change the face of the town. We need to change the zoning so that we do not continue to have these mixed use projects put upon us. If this is not fixed quickly we are going to see more projects like this one established in the "business east" zone.

@ Jeff I got a form at the town hall to proceed on changing the laws are you going to join in and help?

It seems to me the town is coming alive, and finally. This is an important issue but unfortunately the development is within the law. What it will need is a 5 way stop traffic light.

Dear Jeff, you are 100% correct. This was something which should have been started when Stop and Shop was attempting to put in a supermarket in the center of town. The place to start is the zoning board and the town planner. Kick it off with an aggressive petition and local tv announcement and mini shows.