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BROCKTON — About 70 people attended a public meeting where the would-be developer of the old Fairgrounds heard and, in many cases, responded to their concerns over the project.
City councilors whose wards touch the 66-acre former Brockton Fairgrounds held the meeting at West Middle School Wednesday night, Oct. 2.
Over more than two hours, residents showed both skepticism and enthusiasm for developer Andrew Flynn’s vision. The current proposal is for residential units, perhaps 1,200 of them in various styles, plus 600,000 square feet for commercial and light industrial companies.
The meeting began with a presentation from Flynn, the project architect and two engineers.
Opposition to project
Steve Thomasy of Brockton wasn’t buying it.
“I’m more upset now than when I walked in,” the Brockton resident said as he took the microphone.
Thomasy said the project is out of proportion to the areas around it, drawing applause from the crowd. He compared the development team to city slickers coming to take advantage of rubes.