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Mayor and tenants work to keep 57 Central Street an affordable artist-studio building
Summary
The mayor updated the council on efforts to preserve 57 Central Street as affordable artist studio space after the owners listed the building for sale; tenants and arts organizers described cultural and community value and local officials said they are exploring funding and partnership options.
The mayor told the City Council on Tuesday that the owners of 57 Central Street, an artist-studio building across from the Somerville Museum, have listed the property for sale and are working with the city and nonprofit partners to preserve it as studio space.
"The current owner wants to see their legacy as a benefactor of the arts continue on at 57 Central," the mayor said, adding that the Arts and Business Council of Greater Boston is seeking philanthropic dollars, grants and…
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