When the municipality resells/leases all or a portion of the asset, the net sale proceeds are shared between the Commonwealth and the municipality. Throughout the reuse planning, marketing and resale contract negotiations, DCAMM is available to provide technical assistance to the municipality.
JT Berry Site, North Reading
Overview:
Two parcels totaling 36+ acres of vacant land were sold to the Town of North Reading by DCAMM in 2015. The Town sold a 34-acre parcel to Pulte Homes in 2017. Pulte is currently developing 450 units of 55+, market-rate condominiums in nine buildings. One building is 80% occupied; the remaining eight buildings are expected to be completed by 2024.
Additional Information:
Address: Rte. 62, 1 mile east of I-93
Land area: 2 parcels; 34 acres, 2+ acres
Status: 34 acres being redeveloped by Pulte homes; 2+ acres remaining in Town of North Reading ownership
Please note: Property descriptions are approximate. Information subject to change.
Westborough State Hospital
Overview:
A 90± acre parcel was sold to the Town of Westborough by DCAMM in 2014. The Town of Westborough sold the parcel to Pulte Homes in 2018. Pulte is currently constructing 700 units of 55+ housing, known as Chauncy Lake by Del Webb.
Additional Information:
Address: 288 Lyman Street, Westborough, MA
Land area: 90± acres
Status: Site under development
Please note: Property descriptions are approximate. Information subject to change.
Medfield State Hospital
Overview:
A 90± acre parcel was sold to the Town of Medfield by DCAMM in 2014. The town is currently engaged in a planning process to determine future uses.
The former Medfield State Hospital was designed by Pitt Wentworth and developed between 1896 and 1912. The parcel includes 64 structures and is listed in the National and State Registers of Historic Places.
Additional Information:
Address: 45 Hospital Road, Medfield, MA
Land area: 90± acres
Status: The Town of Medfield is currently engaged in a planning process.
Please note: Property descriptions are approximate. Information subject to change.