Vote Yes on Article 37

For Managing Growth to Protect Our Future, Berkley Needs Your Vote.

Good town government requires an open mind and good planning! Please consider the facts and Berkley’s future. The town needs to protect itself from unregulated development of heavy industrial mining in residential areas. We must protect local residents, preserve property values and retain our rural character.

Attend the Berkley Town Meeting on Monday, June 22 at the Berkley Community School and vote “Yes” on Article 37, which would allow the town to plan where to allow the development of heavy industrial quarrying operations in Berkley.

FACT: Laws that regulate development in town are good government, not anti-business. In 2007, the town’s voters approved town zoning to allow for controlled development.

FACT: This article is a clarification of existing town zoning. It does not prohibit business or industry in the town. It seeks to ensure that heavy industrial mining, which can have great impact on surrounding homes, are not sited in residential areas.

FACT: Article 37 will protect ALL residential neighborhoods in town. Berkley has other open parcels of land that could similarly be targeted for development not just the property owned by Cape Cod Aggregates.

FACT: Article 37 does not affect HOME OCCUPATION as described in town Zoning By-laws on page 22 of 57. Visit our website for the definitions of home occupation, industry, and Section 4.A Residential District including the Prohibited Uses that this article addresses.

FACT: Quarry operations ARE heavy industry that generate lots of noise, dust, vibrations, heavy truck traffic and the potential for significant damage to homes and wells.

FACT: Passing Article 37 DOES NOT result in a 40B. The permit for a 40B on that plot of land owned by CCA has expired.

FACT: Our financial situation will not improve by allowing unregulated development of heavy industries that put residents at risk, affect the quality of life and lower property values. Not to mention how it will affect our roads and municipal services.

Stand up for good government, responsible planning and protecting Berkley’s future. Vote YES on Article 37.

Please visit our web site http://www.noquarryinberkley.org/ for additional information including a recent Fox 25 new clip about CCA’s West Roxbury site and other articles, as well read the article in its actual context.