St. John's Church subdivision of the historic rectory
Summary
The church is selling its 1875 colonial rectory at 59 Washington Street to fund maintenance and community programs. Neighbors worry about green space and parking, but the board found the new lot fits the Point neighborhood's character.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 1
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 5, 2026.
Impact analysis
The sale puts a previously tax-exempt property back on the tax rolls as a single-family home.
St. John's congregation and its community programs, plus a new single-family home buyer.
Abutting Willow Street residents concerned about parking and green space loss.
Mentions & discussions (1)
Related development
Minor Subdivision App. No. PLN-26-8
No new construction is proposed — the existing buildings stay — and the property returns to the tax rolls as a single-family home.
Minor Subdivision App. No. PLN-26-11
Nothing is built — the subdivision simply makes two existing residences legally separate, letting the parents downsize.
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