Neighborhood Spokesperson For Rice Pond Village Project

Join the movement! Town officials are urging for a neighborhood voice to champion our concerns about the proposed Chapter 40B Rice Pond Village Project. Steve Stearns, a dedicated long-term resident, stands as our prime nominee for this crucial role endorsed by the entire neighborhood. His deep roots in the most affected neighborhood, coupled with his background in civil and environmental engineering, make him an invaluable advocate. Steve spearheaded the community's awareness of the project, rallying us together and actively engaging in every single meeting. His contributions to town warrant articles led to successful rezoning efforts on the north side of Rice Road, a short-term pause of 18 months on the construction of multifamily dwelling units sailed through the town meeting with over 80% of the votes in favor, mirroring our town’s shared aspirations., and the renaming the official street acceptance name from Aldrich Street to Aldrich Avenue. Steve maintains strong ties with town, state, and federal officials, and other key stakeholders and decision-makers, fostering effective working relationships across the board. He's known for his ability to genuinely deliver results that benefit others.

Now is the time to lend your support to Steve Stearns as our representative. Your endorsement empowers him to amplify our concerns across public hearings, meetings, social media, and various platforms. Your backing doesn't hinder your individual voice; it enhances our collective strength.

Let's ensure our concerns receive the attention they deserve. Join us in securing ample time for the Millbury Board of Appeals and other stakeholders to thoroughly consider all vital aspects of the proposed Chapter 40B Rice Pond Village project. Together, we advocate for a comprehensive evaluation that embraces all relevant facts and factors.

Please join us while we bring forward all identified concerns to the Millbury Board of Appeals public hearing on Wednesday, November 29, 2023, at 7:00 PM. The venue for the public hearing is the Millbury Memorial Junior/Senior High School situated at 12 Martin Street in Millbury, Massachusetts. Active participation from everyone is crucial to shape the result of the proposed project. Although a small minority may perceive it as futile, other communities have successfully rejected or scaled-back Chapter 40B projects in the past that shared similar characteristics with the present one.