Article 23 FAQS (Lincoln School Apartments)
- 1. What are the Lincoln School Apartments?
- 2. What is Warrant Article 23 asking Town Meeting to do?
- 3. Why is there a need for more funding for renovations?
- 4. Why is the Town considering selling or leasing the property?
- 5. Why is the Town considering expansion?
- 6. Why this location rather than building elsewhere?
- 7. Are there other benefits to the Town of approving the Warrant Article?
- Has the Town benefited financially from ownership?
- 9. Opponents say the property generates $685K in cash flow for the Town and will generate more in the future – is that accurate?
- 10. What is the expected sale price?
- 11. How many apartments might be added?
- 12. Why is Town Meeting being asked to delegate authority to the Select Board before proposals have been solicited in an RFP process?
- 13. Will there be any further review of a transaction by Town Meeting after this vote?
- 14. If the Warrant Article is approved, what occurs during an RFP process?
- 15. Which Town permitting board would oversee any renovations and expansion?
- 16. Will current residents be able to afford to continue to live at LSA?
- 17. If the Town sells, how can we be confident that LSA will remain affordable, well-managed, and well-maintained?
- 18. Could a future owner expand the Lincoln Apartments building beyond the proposed deed restriction?
- 19. How would disruption for residents be minimized during the construction process?
- 20. How long would the whole process take?
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