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Madison Czopek Jan 21, 2021
It would not be feasible or economically advantageous to repurpose John W. Decas Elementary School as affordable housing for Wareham’s seniors, according to analysis conducted by Southeastern Regional Planning and Economic Development District and the developer Pennrose.
During a Jan. 21 Wareham Redevelopment Authority meeting, board member Richard Swenson said Pennrose and SRPEDD had been consulted about whether or not the Decas School school would be a promising spot for senior housing.
Pennrose is the developer behind the Littleton Drive complex, which will include 44 affordable one-bedroom senior units.
“The answer came back unanimous from everyone we’ve talked to that it’s much more valuable as a commercial space than it is a housing space,” Swenson said. “While housing is definitely a valid and useful project to pursue, that’s not the optimum spot to do it.”