Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Get email alerts on the Historic Building Sale topic
No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.
Newbury Woman’s Club outlines plan to sell Old Methodist Church to Weaving School; deed allows only 'community purpose' transfers
Summary
The Newbury Woman’s Club described a possible sale of the Old Methodist Church to the Newbury Weaving School to improve grant eligibility; the deed may limit transfers to "community purpose" uses and the Club will vote April 12 on pursuing the sale.
Jane Labun, president of the Newbury Woman’s Club, told the Selectboard the Club is considering selling the Old Methodist Church building to the Newbury Weaving School to support the school’s growth. Labun said owning the building "would increase the Weaving School’s eligibility for grant funding and allow more flexibility for growth."
Labun also flagged legal constraints in the property deed, saying "According to the deed, transfer of ownership must be for a 'community purpose'." She urged the Club to develop a succession plan to protect stewardship if the school later closed. Justin Squizzero of the Newbury Weaving School confirmed the school’s interest in the proposal.
Chair Susan Culp said the Selectboard would delay a formal response while the Club completes its internal vote and legal review, and noted that acquiring additional Town property is likely not feasible. The Club will meet April 12 to discuss and prepare for a vote; the Board did not take any formal action at this meeting.
