Neighbors of the site — especially those on Maple Street, which would be used for access to the housing development — have spoken against the proposal.

The cost of building a new road, and neighbor complaints, drive the discussion of how to make the best use of the riverfront site.

Two new office buildings are planned for Capitol Street, a major gateway to the State House.

The proposed Greater Augusta Utility District tank would be intended to help prevent overflows of sewage into the Kennebec River.

Meanwhile, the city’s previous requirement that write-in candidates register for their votes to count has been deemed invalid, officials said.