NORTHFIELD With ownership of the former Northfield Mount Hermon School campus officially transferred to Thomas Aquinas College and The Moody Center during a Tuesday ceremony, there is renewed hope that the long vacant buildings will serve as a home.
Appeal deadline over, Moody Center campground to go forward
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NORTHFIELD Having passed the 30-day appeal period regarding a summary judgment, The Moody Center plans to move forward with developing the Idyllwood campground, with a potential timeline of opening by summer 2022.
The Planning Board held several meetings and a public hearing to discuss the campground between July and October 2019. According to presentations made during the public hearing process, the campground would be built on a 76-acre Moody Center property along Pierson Road. It would consist of roughly 12 cabins and 27 “large furnished tents,” with rates of approximately $125 a night.
Residents who live near and around the planned campground property contended the Planning Board exceeded its authority in granting the special permit for the campground in October 2019 and filed an appeal of the board’s decision in Franklin County Superior Court. In May, the case against The Moody Center’s pro
NORTHFIELD More than one year after being filed, a legal suit against The Moody Center’s proposed “Idyllwood” campground has been dismissed in Franklin County Superior Court.The Planning Board held several meetings and a public hearing to discuss.
The Moody Center withdraws proposal in Northfield until review by town-appointed group
A rendering of the originally planned development by The Moody Center in Northfield. Moore Cottage on Moody Street can be seen to the far right. Contributed Image
The Moore Cottage, located on Moody Street in Northfield. Staff Photo/ZACK DeLUCA
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NORTHFIELD The Moody Center is withdrawing its site plan and proposal to renovate the historic Moore Cottage and old bookstore on Moody Street, as well as construct housing units and a new welcome center, until the plan can be reviewed by the newly established Campus/Center Collaborative Committee.