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Argued against the pickleball facility, calling it a short-lived trend that would destroy wetlands and trees.

Expressed concern as owner of the neighboring senior trailer park about noise, lighting, and proximity of the courts to property lines.

Objected to the proximity of the courts to senior housing and suggested moving the building to buffer noise.

Suggested using deer-resistant giant arborvitaes as a natural landscape barrier instead of a fence.

Questioned whether the project was premature given an upcoming town comprehensive plan update and zoning moratorium.

Stated that the applicant has not met basic preliminary site plan standards and approval should not be granted.

Spoke as a conservation board member about the importance of accurate site plans for environmental protections.

Highlighted the loudness of pickleball courts from personal experience and asked about operating hours.

Expressed concerns about proximity of pickleball courts to his senior manufactured home community and potential stormwater drainage issues.