Who will be the owners of the historic building?

The Town will retain ownership of the building.

What will happen to the Annex?

The town will continue to use the Annex for town departments and offices.

What happens if the non-profit fails or doesn’t properly maintain the building?

The Town will retain ownership of the building, and will be responsible for ongoing maintenance and capital improvements.

Will the non-profit be able to sell the building to a developer in the future?

No. The non-profit will not have ownership of the building, and therefore will not have the ability to sell the building.

What will this cost the taxpayers?

The town of Cohasset and residents of Cohasset will not pay for any of the renovations for The Hall on Highland. All renovations will be funded through a combination of donations, grants and other funds raised.

How will you cover the maintenance costs associated with the space?

The Hall on Highland will be revenue-producing.

When will The Hall on Highland be completed?

This will be a multi-year project, depending upon when the renovations to the building are completed and the lease with the organization is executed.

Is the intended new use permitted by current zoning?

It appears it is, with permits from Historic District Commission and Zoning  Board of Appeals.

Will the town still be able to use the hall for voting?

The Town will retain the option to use the Old Town Hall for voting.

Have other communities done this?

Yes. Models that we have looked at include TCAN in Natick and Chelmsford Center for the Arts.