Good article in the Medfield Press this week on the next steps for the proposed senior housing on the former Hinkley land – it starts with a request for proposals (RFP) – see the full article here.
The town purchased about ten acres from the Hinkley family for $1.1 m. and is looking to have private developers bid to build moderately priced senior housing on about half of that land, the southern section abutting Lot 3 and The Center. The balance of the town’s Hinkley land is off Harding Street is not included in this RFP.
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Medfield seeks Hinkley senior housing
MEDFIELD – The town is seeking developer proposals for senior housing on the Ice House Road land known as the Hinkley property.
The Board of Selectmen, at its Oct. 15 meeting, approved a request for proposals on the about 5.5-acre parcel, in the hopes of creating more affordable living options for the town’s seniors. The town had purchased the property in 2000 for $1.1 million.
