Redevelopment of former Coggeshall School site
Summary
The old school has been decaying for years — now it becomes 26 apartments plus six duplex units, all long-term rentals with workforce-housing restrictions on 40% of school units. Neighbors debated parking and open space, but the board saw historic preservation plus much-needed housing.
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Last discussed Jun 1, 2026.
Impact analysis
Over $400,000 per unit in rehabilitation costs makes the duplexes financially essential to the project.
Newport renters and workers who need housing, plus the neighborhood that gets a renovated playground and field.
Evarts Street neighbors concerned about losing open space and added on-street parking.
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