Mattacheese Utilization Committee presents five reuse concepts for former middle school site.
Mattacheese Utilization Committee presents five reuse concepts for former middle school property. Committee Chair Sharon Wimer led the March 11 community forum showcasing five conceptual site plans for the 70-acre site, each pairing a 120,000-square-foot indoor sports facility with 72 to 108
Mattacheese Utilization Committee · Meeting of March 11, 2026
YARMOUTH — Mattacheese Utilization Committee presents five reuse concepts for former middle school property. Committee Chair Sharon Wimer led the March 11 community forum showcasing five conceptual site plans for the 70-acre site, each pairing a 120,000-square-foot indoor sports facility with 72 to 108 residential units. A survey of 656 residents and July 2025 workshop identified strong support for multi-sport indoor recreation, walking trails, and affordable housing.
The town has secured a $200,000 MassDevelopment Site Readiness Program grant to conduct market analysis, infrastructure studies, and developer engagement over 12–18 months, with Select Board presentation scheduled for April 2026.
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Source: the Mattacheese Utilization Committee meeting of March 11, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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