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Neighbors push back against townhomes near downtown Fernandina

This is one of four homes that would be torn down to make way for townhomes near downtown Fernandina Beach.
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This is one of four homes that would be torn down to make way for townhomes near downtown Fernandina Beach.

A proposal to tear down four homes and make way for townhouses just steps away from historic downtown Fernandina Beach drew dozens of people to a Planning Advisory Board meeting Wednesday night.

Residents pushed back against the proposal, sharing concerns about how they believe the development would change the character of the neighborhood and community. Others cited concerns over flooding and traffic.

“This is going to ruin my neighborhood, my historic home,” said Fernandina Beach resident Grace Cascone.

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