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 ›