Former Foxborough State Hospital Auditorium Could be Sold for Revenue

Property would require special legislation from the state to sell.

Looking to improve Foxborough’s revenue stream, the town’s Asset Review Committee presented to selectmen five parcels that if sold would generate the town at least $1.68 million. However, it is unclear if one of those properties – the old Camp Lincoln Hill property on Oak Street - can be sold because it is home to white marbled salamanders, a threatened species and is said to have been purchased by the town with the purpose of open space and recreation. Because of this, the town’s Conservation Commission has said it opposes the sale of this land. In addition to those five parcels is another one the Asset Review Committee has targeted for potential sale – the former Foxborough State Hospital auditorium on Payson Road. “We would have to go …

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Jeremie Smith

1:04 pm on Wednesday, February 6, 2013

Hi Chris, the Heydeckers found the auditorium space not to be a fit for a Town Hall. Children's museum is a great idea and should be suggested to town officials. Thanks for the comment!   more ›

Visions for Vacancies

What Should Replace the Auditorium at the Former Foxborough State Hospital?

What would you like to see done with the auditorium building of the former Foxborough State Hospital on Payson Road?

Drive around Foxborough long enough and you’re bound to see an empty storefront or vacant building. But do you ever stop to envision what could move into town to fill that opening in town? We do and now we are asking you in our continuing series, "Visions for Vacancies." We'll showcase an empty storefront or building and ask you what should take up the space. This is your place to sound off and have your say about local businesess and open spaces. This week, we turn our attention to a building that has been dormant for decades – the old auditorium of the former Foxborough State Hospital on Payson Road behind Foxborough's Public Safety Building and across the street from Chestnut Green. Foxborough Town Planner Sharon Wason said she hopes …

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