In response to this, Berkeley had decreased the size of the buildings by about 7,808 sq. The neighbors maintained that this project is still too large. Berkeley Botanist Ingeborg Hegemann stated. Concerns stated by Residents include the existence of wetlands not properly identified and protected, insufficient buffer, contamination caused by lawn fertilizer and salt and deicing agent run off in winter, and the existence of perennial streams which the Developer refuses to acknowledge. Traffic also will result in air pollution, noise pollution, water pollution, environmental damage, and destruction of wildlife habitat.
Residents also assert that the project is too close to the pond.
The project proposes to add approximately 192,200 square feet of new space to the existing 200,000 square feet of office space at the former Met Life Office park. The new development includes 779 new parking spaces and will generate an additional 2,000-4,000 motor vehicle trips over the roads of Tewksbury, impacting Route 133, North Street, Dascomb Road, Kendall Road, Fisk Street and River Road, Brown Street, as well as many side streets. A small donation of your time or money will help us pay the cost to keep you informed and to prepare presentations. The membership drive is still underway. The Group's purpose is to protect the environment and to maintain and improve the quality of life in the North Tewksbury Area by ensuring Residents' participation and oversight of the development of the North Tewksbury Area.