Hebron selectmen press for more financial detail on DC Commons affordable-housing proposal

Hebron — Members of the Town of Hebron Board of Selectmen on Sept. 25 pressed developers and town staff for more detailed fiscal information before deciding whether to grant a long-term tax abatement proposed for the 75‑unit DC Commons affordable housing project.

The discussion followed public comment from residents and project representatives who described state grants, planned rental-voucher support and a community well that they said depend on the project moving forward. Supporters urged the board to approve a tax abatement to make financing viable; several selectmen said they need clearer numbers on the project’s operating budget, long-term replacement reserves and the estimated tax impact on current residents.

Why it matters: The project is part of the town’s effort to increase affordable housing supply; it is tied to state funding and long-term restrictions requiring affordability for decades, and town support for a tax abatement could be a determinative factor for lenders and grant programs.

Project backers and public comments Rob Manjifico,…