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Poll: What Are Your Thoughts on the Proposed Target?

Take our poll to let us know what you think and give further details in the comments section.

Last week we carried a story on the proposed put forward by that is part of the proposed agreement.

In summary, Gutierrez has entered an agreement to potentially purchase the 15.3 acre piece of state-owned land that located adjacent to Wheeler Road and near the Middlesex Turnpike from the Massachusetts Department of Transportation. Gutierrez has determined the piece of land would be ideal for a retail location and has been in discussions with Target. The plan now calls for a Target location, owned by the retailer, and an adjacent restaurant location Gutierrez is planning to lease to a restaurant group.

The traffic plan includes the following measures to reduce conjestion.

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At the Middlesex Turnpike, Wheeler Road and 128 Intersection, where Best Buy is located, the plan calls for a number of changes (see 2nd map at right):

  • The exit ramp for Route 128 will be moved slightly so it lines up with Wheeler Road. 
  • Middlesex Turnpike coming from Lexington will be widened and a left-turn lane from the turnpike into Wheeler Road will be added.
  • Middlesex Turnpike from the Burlington Mall will be widened.

There are also changes in the plans for the intersection of Middlesex Turnpike and Adams Street, where Market Basket and H-Mart are located (see 3rd map):

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  • Lanes at Middlesex Turnpike at the intersection will be restriped.
  • The turn from Adams Street to Middlesex Turnpike will be cut further to allow easier exit.

What we want to know today is your initial thoughts on this project. Take our poll and/or let us know your thoughts in the comment section below. We will be following this story as it progresses so check back for updates. Also, there will be a discussion at the January 5 Planning Board meeting with a representative of Target. Additionally, Gutierrez will be hodling public informational meeting on the talk, one from 4 to 6 p.m. on Jan. 17 in the basement meeting room and a second from 4 to 8 p.m. on Jan. 18 in the Town Hall basement meeting room.


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