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Bath Township residents are concerned about plans to turn a historic barn into a community rental space.

The barn is part of the North Fork Preserve Park, which was acquired by the township in 2020.

Homeowners fear the rental space will bring noise, traffic and parties to their quiet neighborhood.

The township needs a zoning variance because the barn is closer to a residential property than current rules allow.

When the Cunninghams decided to purchase a home off of Everett Road in Bath some seven years, they loved the big lot and pond in the back.

It offered plenty of space for their young boys to explore.

And the old farm next door was a perfect neighbor — until the township moved in.

The township acquired the 78-acre Lemmon farm in 2020.

Sarah Cunningham said

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