Greater Nashua
Melendy Pond residents rail against Brookline as Town Meeting resumes
BROOKLINE - Although they are not allowed to speak or vote at Town Meeting, Melendy Pond residents have voiced their staunch opposition to the town’s residency restrictions and a warrant article that threatens to take away their homes. During the first session of Town Meeting on March 14, residents voted against Article 23 by a tally of 64-97. The article would have authorized the town to demolish any buildings located on land owned by Brookline. Because that article failed, residents will be presented with Article 24 when Town Meeting goes back into session on March 28. The article is fully supported by the Selectboard and asks residents “To authorize the Selectboard to demolish any structures located on Lot B-55, a Town-owned property, and to take all lawful actions necessary to carry out such demolition, subject to the availability of appropriated funds as outlined in RSA ...
