Madison First Selectman Has New Idea for Academy School Land: Report

MADISON, CT — Madison First Selectman Thomas Banisch in a column in the Madison Source writes that the plan is to hold a series of workshops with the public and discuss ideas for the former Academy School property.

He writes that he wants to have a conversation on the school property and the two fields that abut it too, which equals 5 acres that could be attractive to a developer in the "heart of downtown." Banisch writes he believes the land is prime and could increase commercial opportunities downtown.

Banisch expressed support for a mixed-use project that includes commercial and a residential use. He said he doesn't think the Academy property will sell as well without adding the fields too and making the parcel larger and more attractive to sell.

He said he can't wait to hear other ideas from residents.

To read the First Selectman's full column in the Madison Source click here.