Boxford Residents to Comment on Discontinued Road Proposal

The Tri-Town Transcript recently reported that Boxford residents will have a chance to comment tonight (Wednesday, March 30, 2011) on a proposed discontinuation of a dead-end section of Towne Road that is causing zoning issues for the land owner.

The Merrimack Valley Planning Council has the final say on this proposal; however, the town selectmen must first give a recommendation on the request.

The 700-800 foot long section of road in question splits a 17-acre property into two lots. If the proposal is accepted the property will become one lot.

The owner of the property wishes to maintain the lot as farmland and “restore the historic Towne Farm to what it once was for agricultural purposes.”

Tonight at 5:00 p.m. there will be an on-site visit open to local residents for comment.