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Taunton council refers Hopewell school transfer and several community notices; TMLP open house, ride‑share funds and lottery monitors noted
Summary
The Taunton School Committee recommended transferring the former Hopewell Elementary School to the city with suggested uses including senior and veteran housing and asked that the building’s architectural history be preserved; the council referred the matter to the public‑property committee.
The Taunton municipal council on Jan. 15 received a communication from the Taunton School Committee advising it intends to transfer ownership of the former Hopewell Elementary School at 16 Monroe Street to the city and asking the council to consider uses that preserve the building’s historic character.
The School Committee’s long-range subcommittee recommended the building be used for senior housing, veteran housing or a combination of both and asked that the building’s architectural history be maintained in alignment with the Historical Commission’s covenants. The School Committee noted the building was placed on the National Register of…
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