Rochester Residents Request Evidence-Based Review Prior to Advancement of Border Rezoning

February 10, 2026 4:25 PM EST | Source: Reportable, Inc.

Rochester, Massachusetts--(Newsfile Corp. - February 10, 2026) - Rochester residents are requesting that the Town Planning Board pause advancement of the proposed border rezoning near Mary's Pond Road to pursue a comprehensive, independent impact analysis sufficient to justify the Planning Board's recommendation and establish a defensible public record.

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Key Takeaways:

  • Proposed border rezoning in Rochester, MA is being advanced without supporting fiscal, traffic, environmental studies or a defined development plan.
  • Residents are requesting a comprehensive, independently procured impact review to establish a defensible public record before any zoning changes proceed.
  • The request is not opposition to economic development, but a call for evidence-based planning prior to altering zoning classifications.

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Proposed border rezoning in Rochester, MA is being advanced without supporting fiscal, traffic, environmental studies or a defined development plan. Residents are requesting a comprehensive review before any zoning changes proceed. The request is not opposition to economic development, but a call for evidence based planning prior to altering zoning classifications.

Contacts:

Sean Carney
508-542-6773
scarney1023@gmail.com

Source: Rochester Concerned Tax Payers

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