The City Council voted 7-2 Tuesday evening to approve a controversial $85 million mixed-use development project that will transform three blocks in the heart of downtown.
The development, known as Heritage Square, will include 300 residential units, 40,000 square feet of retail space, and a 150-room boutique hotel. Construction is expected to begin this fall and complete by late 2027.
“This project represents a significant investment in our community’s future,” said Mayor Jennifer Williams. “It will create jobs, increase our tax base, and provide much-needed housing options for residents.”
The project faced opposition from some residents concerned about traffic congestion and the preservation of historic buildings. Two 19th-century structures will be demolished to make way for the development.
Council member Robert Chen, who voted against the proposal, expressed reservations about the project’s scale. “While I support downtown revitalization, I believe this development is too large for our current infrastructure to handle effectively.”
The developer, Metropolitan Properties Group, has committed to include 75 affordable housing units within the project and contribute $2 million toward infrastructure improvements.
Community members will have the opportunity to review detailed construction plans at a public meeting scheduled for next month.
Voting Record Name Ogdenville Referendum 2022
Election Year 2022
Region Ogdenville
Total Registered Voters 40000
Total Votes Cast 32000
Voter Turnout (%) 80
Leading Party or Candidate Yes on Measure 5
Margin of Victory 4000
Election Type Referendum
Data Quality Notes Referendum results confirmed by recount.
Source (if applicable) Ogdenville Election Office
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Election Year 2024
Region Capital City
Total Registered Voters 120000
Total Votes Cast 110000
Voter Turnout (%) 82
Leading Party or Candidate Unity Party
Margin of Victory 8000
Election Type Presidential
Data Quality Notes Turnout unusually high; double-checked.
Source (if applicable) National Election Commission
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Election Year 2020
Region Springfield
Total Registered Voters 50000
Total Votes Cast 42000
Voter Turnout (%) 84
Leading Party or Candidate Progressive Party
Margin of Victory 3500
Election Type General
Data Quality Notes Data verified by local officials.
Source (if applicable) Springfield Election Board
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Election Year 2023
Region Shelbyville
Total Registered Voters 30000
Total Votes Cast 21000
Voter Turnout (%) 70
Leading Party or Candidate Civic Alliance
Margin of Victory 2000
Election Type Local
Data Quality Notes Some discrepancies in absentee ballots.
Source (if applicable) Shelbyville Clerk
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Election Year 2021
Region North Haverbrook
Total Registered Voters 25000
Total Votes Cast 18000
Voter Turnout (%) 72
Leading Party or Candidate Reform Party
Margin of Victory 1500
Election Type Primary
Data Quality Notes Primary conducted with new voting machines.
Source (if applicable) NH Election Board
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