Finance committee hears Rice Lumber scoping; study flags development cost challenges
Jul 2, 2026
The committee reviewed a preliminary scoping analysis for the Rice Lumber property that found high construction and infrastructure costs are constraining viable commercial and residential development options; the town will share a study summary with property owners and the community.
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At its July 2 meeting, the Shelburne Finance Committee was briefed on a preliminary scoping analysis for the Rice Lumber property, part of the "Experience Shelburne" initiative. Jeff Carr reported the study identified current construction costs and infrastructure requirements as key hurdles limiting financially viable commercial and residential development alternatives.
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