Enfield’s Old Classrooms Move Closer To Becoming Homes

ENFIELD, CT — Plans to turn the former Nathan Hale Elementary School into 38 apartments for residents 55 and older have won approval, according to the Journal Inquirer.

The Planning and Zoning Commission approved the site plan Thursday, Nov. 5, with no opposing votes and one abstention, the newspaper reported.

The plan calls for 31 one-bedroom apartments and seven studios, according to the JI.

Patch previously reported on the housing application, which sought to convert the school at 5 Taylor Road. The Nov. 5 agenda reproduced by MyTown lists NHR LLC as the applicant and Our Town Home Buyers LLC as the owner.

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A September project narrative described reusing the building while seeking to “preserve and enhance” its architectural character, the Journal Inquirer reported in October. Planned outdoor improvements included landscaping, parking changes and a rear gazebo.

The property’s reuse has faced earlier obstacles. In 2023, commissioners rejected a proposed zone change over concerns about an environmental study and loan forgiveness, the newspaper reported.

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