ICYMI: Winchester Selectmen Announce Winning Farm Development Public Information Session

• Editor's Note: The following was posted on May 19. Here's a reminder of the public hearing, scheduled to occur Thursday.

From the Town of Winchester.

On Thursday evening, May 26, 2016, the Board of Selectmen will hold a public information session starting at 6:30 PM at the Vinson-Owen Elementary School Library. The purpose of the session is to informally discuss the current status of the development proposal for the parcel of land known as “Winning Farm”.

Mr. Ron Bonvie, President of Helios Construction and owner of Southport, Cape Cod, is interested in developing up to 26 townhouse units on the property. Ownership and residence would be restricted to adults 55 years of age and over (“active adult community”), as permitted by Federal Law. Mr. Bonvie has met with some of the Thornberry Road area residents to discuss their specific concerns.

Development would require neighborhood review, Town Meeting approval of a new development agreement, including affordable housing provisions, Town Meeting approval to rezone the property, and a new comprehensive area plan, special permit and conservation order of conditions.

The public is invited to attend. You are receiving this notice because you are a nearby resident. If you know of other neighbors who may be interested, please feel free to notify or invite them.