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49 HAWTHORN STREET

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L2.       WRITTEN MOTION, Council President Gomes and Councillor Winterson, requesting that the Committee on Appointments and Briefings, meet with SGS Holding c/o Steven Sheldon, 20 Jaconnet Street, Newton, MA, for the purpose of discussing exactly what is the intention and plans for 49 Hawthorne Street, Plot 41/Lot 6, presently zoned Residence A; further, if the intent is to locate a sober house at this location it will be met with resistance due to the history, tourism and historical significance of this area and of the City; furthermore, that all residents who attended the neighborhood meeting on October 20th, be invited to attend the Committee on Appointments and Briefings meeting; and further, that Congressman Keating or a Representative, Senator Montigny and State Representative Cabral be invited to said committee meeting for their assistance in changing the laws on a Federal and State level in order to give Cities and Towns the opportunity for a Special Permitting process or options to locating these facilities in Cities and Towns in the Commonwealth, especially when it effects the quality-of-life, the business district, surrounding schools or the historical integrity of the area.(To be Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings and Waive Rule 40.)

 



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