MAPS: Maps show how the site will change. Compare the current site with the Lennar Partners proposal.

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MENU OF STORIES- Main stories were published Sept. 24, 2004

July 26, 2005: Air base plans get the final approval votes

June 28, 2005: Rockland approves air base plan

June 21, 2005: Abington approves air base plan

May 6 , 2005: Air base plan gets nod: 90-day clock running for Weymouth, Rockland and Abington

March 5, 2005: New plan calls for 54% more commercial space, boost in jobs

Feb. 2, 2005: Regional panels praise plan for reuse of air base

Jan. 26, 2005: Navy tells towns to come up with air base redevelopment plan by summer

Jan. 11, 2005: The air base plan will be less of a moneymaker than towns anticipated.

Oct. 15, 2004: Initial approval for base proposal: EPA official finds Lennar reuse plan to be 'better for air and water quality'

Oct. 1, 2004 — Robert Lundquist, the chairman of the board overseeing the redevelopment of the South Weymouth Naval Air Station abruptly quit last night, but said today he had changed his mind and will remain on the board. Read story ...

Sept. 29, 2004 — Daniel DeSantis will step down tomorrow as executive director of the agency overseeing redevelopment of the former South Weymouth Naval Air Station after agreeing to a buyout of his contract. Read story ...

• TIMELINE: A look at the Tri-Town Board.

Sept. 28, 2004 — After being accused of extravagant expenditures, officials overseeing the future of the former South Weymouth Naval Air Station do not plan to spend a dime analyzing a sweeping redevelopment proposal. Read story ...

EDITORIAL, Sept. 25, 2004 — The plan set forth by developers of the former South Weymouth air base is well-conceived and backed by serious concern for current as well as future residents of the area. Read story ...

Sept 24, 2004 — Air base plan: Lots of housing. Developer unveils plans for the former Weymouth Naval Air Station. Read story ....

• MAPS: Maps show how the site will change. Compare the current site with the Lennar Partners proposal.
• Graphic shows division of space: How residential, commercial and other space would be divided under the plan. See chart ...
• Villages to be created: Townhouses and apartments are included in the plans. See chart ...
• Growth projected by 2017: Job expansion in the immediate area and nearby. See chart ....
• Projected tax revenues. Weymouth, Rockland and Abington stand to receive a tax benefit. See chart ...

Sept. 24, 2004 — Biotechnology: Plan emphasizes jobs and the biotechnology industry stands to benefit most, with such workers making up more than half the 2,500 permanent jobs expected to be created. Read story ....

• Projected benefits for Weymouth, Abington, Rockland. The projected tax benefits through 2017. See chart ...
• Impact on roads, traffic, water, sewer, open space. What the plans will mean for area streets, the effect on traffic and water needs. See chart ....
• New homes building schedule. How many homes will be constructed and when. See chart ...

Sept. 24, 2004 — Too good to be true? Many fear children will worsen strain on overtaxed schools. Read story ...

• No more rumors. The plan puts an end to rumors about the proposed number of housing units planned for the air base site. In the end, it wasn't too surprising, since developers had said the plan wouldn't include more than 3,000 units. Read story ....

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