This Tom Boussy-authored entry is cross-posted from the Growing Stoneham blog: http://growingstoneham.wordpress.com/2014/06/03/added-details-potential-land-swap-of-stoneham-oaks-a...
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In addition to the letter that I sent out last week, there has been a lot of talk regarding the potential land swap between the Stoneham Oaks and Weiss Farm. First, I’d like to clear up a couple of concerns:
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1- There has not been, and going forward will not be, any discussion about the Stoneham Arena. This is absolutely NOT a part of any potential deal.
2- Unicorn Golf Course is not part of any discussion.
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3- Corcoran was also told that there will be no access from William Street and they did not have any issues with it.
4- At this time we are just feeling each other out to see if there is interest from both sides. At no time was there discussion on land value, and we did not offer a one-for-one swap.
I felt that it was in the best interest of the Town to be totally transparent about the meeting and to give residents time to think about the idea, as well as allow them time to have input on whether the swap should be pursued. If this swap is agreed to be a good idea, the intent is to give everybody an opportunity to help craft and shape the scale and scope of the Oaks.
To read the letter I sent last week, go here: https://growingstoneham.files.wordpress.com/2014/06/update-on-weiss-farm.pdf
