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Commission hears concerns about redevelopment of former Carter's site at 100 West Street
Summary
A commissioner raised community concerns about the former Carter company offices/senior center site (100 West Street/Avery Place); commissioners said the site was sold and is being redeveloped under MBTA Communities zoning and is likely outside the commission's direct control.
Near the close of the Feb. 9 meeting, Speaker 5 brought up community reaction to a recent public workshop about the future of the former Carter company offices and senior center site near West Street, sometimes referenced as 100 West Street or Avery Place.
Speaker 5 said they had attended a community session and was surprised to find only a small number of participants advocating demolition and complete redevelopment. "I sort of think we should all talk about that," Speaker 5 said, urging the commission to consider whether the property is on the inventory and whether the town should have a role in shaping reuse. Commissioners identified the site as the former Carter corporate offices and described a long history of vacancy and several failed redevelopment proposals.
Speaker 4 reported the site has been sold to a private developer and "is being turned into housing...in accord with the MBTA community zoning," which means the project is proceeding under state and local zoning frameworks for increased housing near transit; the commission noted that as private property developed under current zoning, the panel’s direct regulatory authority over demolition or redevelopment options is limited.
Ending: Commissioners did not take formal action on the site but noted the development and suggested the commission stay informed; the item will be a candidate for future discussion if the commission determines the property is eligible for inventory review or if demolition applications are filed.
