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Developers presented a proposed five-story, 432-unit mixed-use rental development at The Commons @ River Road, with 15% of apartments designated permanently affordable at 80% of the Lawrence-area median income.
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The proposal would replace an existing office building with housing on a 9.62-acre site in West Andover and could break ground in summer 2027. The Board discussed affordable-unit design, public transportation access, and a possible payment in lieu of creating affordable units, but did not approve the development. Town counsel also explained that several Trust actions, including certain real estate transactions, borrowing, and some grants, require Select Board or Town Meeting approval.
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