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Selectmen discuss Cider Mill parcel; staff say residential interest outpaces commercial options
Summary
Town staff reported that a roughly 26–27 acre parcel along Cider Mill Road is generating interest from residential developers, though selectmen expressed concern about losing potential commercial uses and urged pursuit of mixed or affordable housing options.
Town staff told the Board of Selectmen that a roughly 26–27 acre parcel on the Manchester side of Cider Mill Road is currently generating inquiries from residential developers and that, from the owner’s perspective, commercial anchors are not currently viable.
Why it matters: the parcel is sizable and sits where town leaders see potential for growth; the board debated whether to encourage residential development, press for mixed-use or seek developers experienced in affordable housing.
What staff reported A town official said the site had previously attracted a prospective commercial anchor but that the economic downturn in the late 2000s…
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