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Hingham officials discussed a proposed April Town Meeting article that would authorize—but not require—the Select Board to sell or lease 86 Central Street for affordable housing, with an affordability restriction. The meeting heard that the property has a $1.2 million capital reserve, which could be fully used by needed building-envelope repairs, and that expansion could add about 30 affordable units.
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The discussion focused on renovating Lincoln School Apartments, possibly expanding the site, and considering private ownership or a long-term lease to access financing that Hingham may not be able to use directly. Residents raised concerns about transparency, timing, neighborhood control, and preserving senior affordable housing. No final sale, lease, or expansion decision was made; the meeting ended because of a lack of quorum, while the proposed warrant article remained under review.
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