June 25, 2025
Members present: Marty Schwager, Matt Brady, Jim Caldwell, Ken Kuhl, Anna Sogliuzzo. Also present: Director of Community Development Abigail Kenyon.
Kearns School Housing Development
The commission reviewed a presentation recently included in a Board of Selectmen meeting packet that was a progress-to-date overview of the Kearns School redevelopment. Noted was the commission on aging’s recommendation that the town pursue 80 units of senior housing and 40 units of workforce housing on the property. Development on the west side of the property that could include some additional housing units has been put on hold due to a preliminary assessment of the wetlands.
The commission had questions about income calculations and eligibility criteria for seniors. Overall, the commission questioned if the proposed unit mix would be financially viable and the impact this would have on the long-term maintenance and upkeep of the property. Members questioned if more market-rate units should be considered and questioned the financial benefit to the town.