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Affordable Housing Trust

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Aug 20, 2026

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Hingham

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Lincoln School Apartments Expansion Discussed

Published Aug 20, 2026

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Published meeting coverage connected to Affordable Housing Trust.

Briefing

May 28, 2026

Trust advances affordable housing property work

The Lincoln School Apartments warrant article narrowly failed to receive the two-thirds vote required at Town Meeting, prompting the Trust to pursue a capital needs assessment, financial analysis, and broader resident outreach before considering future action.

1 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Apr 1, 2026

Trust Supports Lincoln School Housing Plan

The Affordable Housing Trust unanimously supported the Lincoln School Apartments warrant article, including proposed affordability, senior and disability occupancy, and building-size protections. The Trust also authorized up to $3,000 for electrical improvements at 3H Beal's Cove Road.

1 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Mar 9, 2026

Affordable Housing Trust Meeting Summary

The Trust discussed a proposed Town Meeting article that would authorize, but not require, the Select Board to sell, lease, or otherwise convey the Lincoln School Apartments property while keeping it as affordable housing. Members said the approximately $1.3 million capital reserve could be fully depleted by urgent building-envelope repairs, and a possible expansion could add about 30 affordable units and a second elevator.

2 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Feb 18, 2026

Lincoln School Apartments Expansion Discussed

The Affordable Housing Trust discussed a proposed warrant article that would authorize, but not require, the Select Board to sell, lease, or otherwise convey 86 Central Street for community housing purposes. Possible future plans include renovating or expanding Lincoln School Apartments, with additional abutter meetings expected before criteria for a potential request for proposals are discussed.

1 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Feb 4, 2026

Housing Trust advances Lincoln School plans

The Community Preservation Committee allocated $605,000 to the Affordable Housing Trust’s Opportunity Fund, but no funding for Lincoln School Apartments preservation. The Lincoln School Board of Managers plans to begin repointing work this spring using existing replacement reserves.

2 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Jan 15, 2026

Trust Advances Lincoln School Housing Proposal

The Affordable Housing Trust voted 4-0 to submit a draft warrant article to the Select Board concerning the Lincoln School Apartments at 86 Central Street.

1 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Jan 14, 2026

Lincoln School Apartments Expansion Discussed

The Affordable Housing Trust presented a proposed Town Meeting warrant article that could allow the Lincoln School Apartments property to be sold or leased for renovation and possible expansion while preserving affordability.

1 min readMunicipal coverage