Lipsett was among about a dozen people who attended an Inland Wetlands Agency public hearing this week to ask how the city plans to address flooding concerns as applicants for a proposed mixed-use development in the area obtain the necessary approvals to start building. Commissioner Of Public Works Tom McCarthy affirmed there are issues for the city to address. “I don’t care whether this apartment deal goes through or not, but I’m here to tell you no matter what happens there are issues at Washington Avenue that need to get fixed,” he said. Melissa Saint, a representative for developer Ocean Management, said the developers are “concerned about flooding, too,” and the site plan reflects that — such as keeping new construction away from easements on the property. However, McCarthy said extreme rain likely always would have a negative impact on a shoreline city. He said he frequently hears that pipes are clogged, but he contends there are outflow pipes that function as expected but get backed up with water during unexpectedly large storms.
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