Article: Hospital growth concerns neighbors; Buffer zone outline debated.(LOCAL NEWS)

Byline: Matthew Bruun

LEOMINSTER - Neighbors of UMass Memorial - HealthAlliance Leominster Campus told city officials they were concerned about the erosion of a protective buffer zone as the hospital seeks expansion.

Hospital officials are looking to expand the boundaries of the overlay district that surrounds the campus, including the installation of an 80-spot parking lot that would cut into the buffer between Memorial Drive and residential DiMassa Drive.

Several DiMassa Drive residents voiced their concerns about the plans to the City Council last night. Councilors must sign off on any changes to the overlay district. No vote was expected on ...

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