City of Somerville, Massachusetts - File #: 202481

• File #: 202481
• Version: 1
• Type: Public Communication
• Status: Placed on File
• File created: 11/18/2016
• In control: City Council
• On agenda: 11/22/2016
• Final action: 11/21/2017
• Enactment date: 11/22/2016
• Enactment #: 202481
• Title: Fr. Richard Curran submitting comments re: #202235, a Community Benefits Agreement for Union Sq.

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
11/21/2017	3	City Council	Work completed
11/15/2017	2	Land Use Committee	Work completed
11/22/2016	1	City Council	Placed on file

  Agenda Text

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Fr. Richard Curran submitting comments re: #202235, a Community Benefits Agreement for Union Sq.

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To the Honorable Board:

Thanks very much for taking the time to hear our concerns regarding zoning issues.

As I'm sure you're aware, redevelopment of Union Square and neighborhood is a complex and multi-faceteed issue.

Zoning is necessary but not sufficient to guarantee on-going monitoring and oversight of present and future construction issues. A representative Neighbor Council and enforceable CBA's are required.

Please delay implementing changes in zoning until LOCUS group Strategy Leaders can work out in the near future the details of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) for this Neighborhood Council and enforceable Community Benefits Agreements with developer(s) and city government.  Thanks again for your consideration.

I will try to share with you a powerpoint presentation on these zoning issues as well  as background on the Catholic history and role in Somerville in building our community.

Cordially,

Fr. Richard G. Curran, Ed.D.