Our Town by William Kelly: Town Defers Paramount Restoration Plan Amid Neighbors’ Opposition

A modified plan to renovate the historic Paramount Theatre building, with the addition of retail space, four homes and underground parking, stalled before the Town Council at its January 10 meeting.

The council voted unanimously to defer the project until its March 13 meeting after hearing opposition from residents who voiced concerns about the height of the proposed residences, traffic congestion and proposed uses, including a 475-member private club.

Jerry Zaro, president of the neighboring Sun & Surf One Hundred Association, said its 240 homeowners are deeply concerned about the size of the project and about traffic, which he said is already gridlocked.

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