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The Board of Selectmen reviewed proposals to redevelop the Academy School building, including a 7Summits plan for affordable workforce and senior housing. The proposal estimated monthly rents of $1,000 to $1,700 and total project costs of $8.45 million to $10 million, including environmental work and septic replacement. No developer selection or redevelopment approval was recorded.
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The meeting focused on possible future uses for the Academy School building. One proposal would create loft and one-bedroom apartments, community space, and public amenities, with plans for lead, asbestos, soil, and groundwater remediation under regulatory oversight. Residents expressed opposing views about private redevelopment and whether the property should remain a town resource or become green space.
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