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Selectboard hears update on proposed 19‑unit project; board expresses interest in preserving gym
Summary
Board received an update that a proposed housing project is scoped at 19 units with a $3.6–$4.0 million construction estimate and an 8–12 month schedule; selectboard members and local partners plan to pursue grants and preservation of the gym space if feasible.
Committee member (Speaker 2) told the board that project leaders (including Jeff Patterson and Alex Parkerley) are pursuing grants and currently envision a roughly 19‑unit development. “Right now, they're looking at possibility of 19 units,” Committee member (Speaker 2) said, adding that construction estimates are in the $3.6 million to $4 million range with an 8–12 month construction timeline.
Board members discussed grant dependency, architectural scope and the possibility of working with the Northwest Regional Planning Commission and the Franklin County Industrial Development Corp to offset permitting costs. Members emphasized local support for retaining the gym in the proposed project where feasible and asked staff to pass on the board’s gratitude to project leads for their continued efforts.
No formal vote or financial commitment occurred; members requested continued updates from the project team and suggested exploring grant sources and partnerships to reduce local budget exposure.
