SWAMPSCOTT — The town is conducting a survey of residents to seek input on how to use the site of the current Hadley Elementary School.
“The Hadley Elementary School Reuse Advisory Committee is exploring options for the potential reuse of the Hadley Elementary School, in the event that the building is deemed excess by the School Building Department as a result of the current school building process,” the survey states.
The town selected the site of the current Stanley Elementary School as the location for a new elementary school in the fall. If the town chooses to build this new school, the Hadley building will no longer be used.
The Hadley Reuse Advisory Committee is considering municipal, public or civic, local commercial, and non-market rate housing uses for the property. The committee will consider both single-use and multi-use plans. It has been instructed by the town not to consider luxury or market-rate housing.
Hadley is the oldest school building in Swampscott, and will need extensive renovations to meet building safety standards. As it currently stands, the site includes the original, main school building, constructed in 1911, an annex built in 1925, open space that currently holds fields and a playground, and a parking lot.
“The Hadley Elementary School site is a uniquely positioned property — connecting the historic Olmsted District and Linscott Park with the Humphrey Street commercial corridor,” the survey says.
Residents can complete the survey by visiting the town’s website, swampscottma.gov, or by contacting Senior Planner Molly O’Connell at 781-596-8829 ext. 1251 to request a paper copy.
The survey will close on Tuesday, March 30.
Tréa Lavery can be reached at [email protected].
