Gym dandy? Indoor sports gain support in MCI reuse talks
“The momentum is really building,” Select Board member Paul Boehm told The Bridge.
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MCI discord: Housing debate flares as planning pivots to zoning
Town leaders are rejecting some of the most ambitious housing estimates as they eye a spring vote.
New prison reuse plan could double retail, trim parking
As attention turns toward a Town Meeting zoning vote, town consultants face a key question: What if voters say no?
Early drafts offer peek at housing-heavy MCI makeover
A public planning marathon opened with gasps from meeting attendees about the state’s request for housing units.
MCI makeover plans raise queries about Malcolm X’s time inside
In 1947, a young inmate named Malcolm Little spent 15 months inside Massachusetts’ longest-running prison.
State cuts razor wire from MCI-Acton
As redevelopment talks continue, state crews have been removing razor wire that once topped MCI-Acton’s walls.
‘Inflection point’: Town seeks $600K for land use planning
Officials want outside experts to vet recommended overhauls to public works, public safety, and municipal offices.
‘Remarkable’ plans needed for a boost in state funding for MCI-Acton
State Sen. Michael Barrett, whose district includes Acton, said Beacon Hill will open its checkbook — if the town gets creative.
Jailhouse reno: MCI makeover could lift ideas from nearby towns
“Massachusetts has a track record of flubbing the development of new neighborhoods. Acton has a chance to show real leadership.”
Acton to get $250K for MCI reuse planning
Leaders are considering a mix of housing, commercial development, open space, and other uses at the prison campus.
Mark Wahlberg movie sets up ‘base camp’ at MCI-Acton
The prison parking lot on Commonwealth Avenue bustled with activity as a production “base camp” Thursday morning.
MCI-Acton redevelopment report raises thorny questions
Residents want a mix of housing and businesses, but the economy is in flux. And will Commonwealth Avenue fly over Route 2?