Barstow Village

About the Project:

Barstow Village is an exciting new project by the joint development team of EA Fish Companies and the Planning Office for Urban Affairs with support from the Hanover Housing Authority. This team has been chosen by the Housing Authority to permit, develop, construct and manage a 66 unit senior affordable housing rental development on the Housing Authority’s vacant, 6.6 acre parcel off Legion Drive in Hanover. This land is owned by the Housing Authority and is dedicated for use as senior housing. Once completed, 70% of these units will be available with first priority to existing Hanover residents and town employees.

The Hanover Housing Authority (HHA) with assistance from the Community Preservation Fund was able to do a feasibility study on the property. The study found that this site was well suited to senior affordable housing. The Housing Authority held public meetings with abutters on September 23, 2008 and January 27, 2009 to go over any concerns with the proposed development. Issues brought up at these meetings, such as, project density, traffic, storm-water impacts, aquifer protection zone impacts, buffering to residential neighbors, were carefully analyzed by the Hanover Housing Authority in selecting the best developer for this property.

The following graphics illustrate the project design and location.

Architect's Rendering of the Front Facade

Location of Barstow Village off of Spring Street and Legion Drive

Location of Barstow Village adjacent to existing Hanover Legion Senior Housing Complex

Location of Barstow Village, nestled in the Housing Authority's wooded lot adjacent to existing Hanover Legion Senior Housing Complex
 

For More Information:

Information and periodic updates will be available on our town website here. If you have any questions or concerns about the project please contact the Community Preservation Coordinator, Margaret Hoffman at 781-826-7730 or Andrew Port Town Planner/Assistant Town Administrator at 781-826-7641.