Meadows Edge at Whitney Farm
The first Chapter 40B project in Sherborn was Whitney Farm
(now known as “Meadow’s Edge at Whitney Farm”). While construction activity has
been relatively recent, the project was initiated about 20 years ago. In any
case, for various reasons construction was delayed but did start a few years
ago. That project consists of 48 units, of which 12 (25%) will be affordable.
The units are mostly single-family homes with some duplexes mixed in. Lotteries
have been held to select the buyers of the affordable units. About 15 units
have been constructed so far.
The development site is about 27 acres. It is located on
Whitney Street and also abuts the Sherborn section of the Upper Charles Trail.
The developer has provided an easement for some parking just off Whitney Street
and a trail from there to connect to the Upper Charles Trail. The Town has
obtained a grant to construct that connecting trail.
The Fields at Sherborn
More recently, there have been two 40B projects approved by
the ZBA. One of these is “The Fields at Sherborn.” This project consists of a
total 32 units of townhouses, configured in 9 buildings with 2, 3 or 6 units
each. Eight of the units will be
affordable. This project was initially proposed as 36 units. Through negotiations
with the developer, the unit count was reduced to 32 units. Then, since one of
the buildings was very close to wetlands, the developer agreed to eliminate
that building and relocate and reduce the size of some units to maintain the
unit count at 32.
The development site is about 17 acres but much of that is
wetland so about half represents the developed area. It is located on Washington
Street (Route 16) and abuts the Holliston town line at the rear of the
property. According to its web site, about 22 of the 32 units have been sold or
reserved.
59 North Main
This is the latest of the three active 40B developments in
Sherborn. It consists of 12 single family homes, of which 3 are affordable.
They are laid out around a circular road with a green space in the middle. It is
an age-restricted development so at least one member of the household must be
55 years old or older in order to live there.
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