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What do you think the McElwain School in Bridgewater should be used for?

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a community center for residents to take classes like photography, cooking, etc. and teens tweens could take babysitting classes, painting, etc.
by Krissy Cannizzo
 
I don't dislike the idea, it's a great one, but why would we not use the existing schools for thi... more
by RD
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I think it would be a unique place, as a community center. In a town full of highly competitive ... more
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Given that there is an existing theater in the building, creating a community theater would open ... more
 
This is also a wonderful idea.
by Rusty Green
 
Any Town sponsored use will fail due to funding and lack of interest
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I love the idea of a community center where support groups or events for individuals of our deaf ... more
by Lucie L.
1
 
I can envision many of these ideas being accommodated by this building (classes, cafe, farmer's m... more
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Melissa D., Crik, aislinn and 36 more

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Senior apartments
 
Close to the housing authority sites
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Could possibly cluster serves for seniors with housing authority housing nearby
 
Consider turning over to housing authority to partner with out side source to create affordable h... more
by Frank
3
 
We don't need more housing for older citizens in this town. We need businesses.
7
 
first floor should be an adult day care center that would be financially self sustaining. Rehab t... more
by Mary Beth
5
 
Having worked with the elderly I hear most often that there is not enough of affordable housing f... more
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Blanche, Charlie, Ronnie and 32 more

A great dining experience keeping the original character. Bridgewater could use a restaurant with upscale cuisine.
by Janet Kerrigan
 
This could be a great idea! The building is too large for JUST a restaurant but lovely restaura... more
4
 
Maybe combined with great hotel as others have suggested; great new idea!
2
 
Best idea yet! B'water could use both a hotel downtown and an upscale restaurant.
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Liz, Marilee, Carol and 16 more

Bridgewater Children's Museum
by Melissa
 
What Fall River and Easton have done with their children's museums is something that should be mo... more
by Kevin Bligh
3
 
I think this is an interesting idea as I can appreciate what was done in Easton and Fall River. ... more
2
 
Grants, fundraising, corporate funding/sponsors, crowdfunding. I have such fond memories of atten... more
by Melissa De La Vega
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MD, Melissa De La Vega, Marilee and 14 more

Farmers Market - "Green space"
by Kimberley Brakken
12
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Liz, Liz, Beth and 9 more

Art Center
 
It would make a great gallery, location for art classes, pottery, etc.
 
Possible location for local crafts retail, and or craft fairs
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Stephen Rogan, Jim Currie, Carla G Jackson and 8 more

Town Offices
 
Parking and traffic flow make it ideal. Downtown you take your life into your hands trying to go ... more
 
This idea was processed earlier but it was determined that the Academy Building would be renovate... more
by Marilee
1
 
We are renovating the Academy. This makes NO sense!
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Mary Burns, Hank Stefano, Dan and 6 more

Theater for HD, plays, movies etc surrounded by galleries/studios
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Debbie, Mary, Carla G Jackson and 2 more

Artist live/work space
 
The 2009 Newport Collaborative Architects Four Building Study recommended that the upper floor wi... more
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kkeefe, Carlton, Slgjeg4 and 1 more

Combination of all below: monetize the space for rental opportunities
by Mike
The space is ripe for rental rooms so citizens of the town can rent space per hour, with a deposi... more
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Annmarie Sullivan
Jessi Robinson
Mkhunt62
Future site of a new Bridgewater Fire Station. It's the last municipal land near the Town center.
 
I like this idea if the building could be renovated to somehow be a part of the fire station, suc... more
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Greg Lee
Ruth Douillette
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High-End Drug Rehabilitation Center for private patients
 
Here is a radical idea ripped from today's Boston Globe Business headlines: http://www.bostonglob... more
by Mkhunt62
 
The building would be too large for just a rehab center (the one in the paper is only 8 beds) BUT... more
by Mkhunt62
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Liz
Mkhunt62
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Sell it to a private developer. The fact it is a historical landmark will ensure the posterity and integrity of the building will remain intact. There are great ideas that have been made, but this purely an economic decision. The town would not have the means to renovate and maintain the building
by Roger
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Edward
Michelle
Sarah
Multiuse-multitask
by Slgjeg4
Arts, artist in residence, maker space (teaching and learning), farmers' and crafters' market. Be... more
2
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Jessi Robinson
Mkhunt62
preschool kids back to Bwater
by Josh F
 
By the time it would be ready, Mitchell will be reopened and preschool students will be back in B... more
2
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ALM
Dlc
Incubator Space for Small Entrepreneurs
 
Maybe paired with the business department at the University?
by Mkhunt62
 
I think the university already has plans for this at another location.
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Donna Neary
Whole foods
 
Yes! Awesome! Can they move in tomorrow?
 
I love whole foods but that's a terrible place for it. Traffic would be a nightmare.
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RJ
Renovate it and turn it into a counseling center for struggling addicts.
 
Kills two birds with one stone.
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S
Site for a New Fire Station Headquarters
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New home of the Bridgewater Historical Society and Historical Preservation Society. This would free up space on the public library's second floor and provide more space for these groups to meet, work, and store our town's heritage.
by Nancy Japancy
 
This is a GREAT idea!
by Rusty Green
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Rusty Green
Sell it, and put the money in a saving account to help pay for the repair on the other school.
 
Most logical and REALISTIC option posted
by tim
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George
Student housing
 
No way. There is a house a few doors down that are always having the police called for waking up ... more
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Medical Offices
 
2 acres site can have good amount of parking for medical offices
 
Maybe would necessitate too many changes to the historic interior of the building.
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Elementary school
 
Would be a good idea BUT THIER IS LEAD PAINT AND THEY WOULD HAVE TO BASICALLY DESTROY IT
 
The McElwain building and land aren't big enough for the 1000+ students (preschool to 3rd grade) ... more
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Disco night club
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pet shelter
by jessica
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Many of these ideas are wonderful. My only hope is that this incredible space is used for SOMETHING that benefits our community. This building is incredibly special: it housed an incredible staff of dedicated educators and administrators....the support staff, teachers, aides and administrators... more
by DHC
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give it to CERT
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GIVE IT TO CERT
by SAL
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what about something along the lines of a boys and girls club.
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Basement level would be a great place to keep found dogs/cats recovering from TNR, and upper levels would be good for either the Fire Dept. or a community space.
We have issues with feral cats in town and the ability to have a small shelter space would be gre... more
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Arts & Community Ctr.
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One idea I had in mind was a deaf, hard-of-hearing school for those who live in Bridgewater or nearby towns cannot travel far to TLC, Framingham or READS in Middleboro. I know it has to go through town, etc. Just a thought.
by Ben Lovell
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Community center WITH a Makerspace - see video!
Makerspaces are emerging in many cities and towns across the country... it's part community cente... more
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Bed and Breakfast or High End Condos with Restaurant beneath
by Laurie
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Year Round Recreation and Enrichment Center
It has the outside grounds for sports and outdoor play space. The inside area would provide for ... more
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Comments

Danielle Purcell

I would absolutely LOVE to live in an apartment in this building!

Tue, Jul 7, 2015

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George Costanza

The intent of this website is a great idea. The only issue is this website is very easy to manipulate. I just voted 5 times for a recommendation I don't support. It just asks for a name

Mon, Apr 20, 2015

Elaine Bennett

Is that your real name?

Tue, Jul 7, 2015

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Jerry Muller

I think the idea of a community center for all citizens of Bridgewater is a great idea. A place where young or old you can go and participate in activities and where part of the school is redone to provide an area or areas for parties, meetings and any group activity. the seniors have a center but it would be nice to have a place where an art class for children or adults including senors was held. I would rent a room to teach software programs.

Fri, Apr 17, 2015

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Katelyn Sieger

A preschool!

Fri, Apr 17, 2015

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Kevin Boyle

A new central fire station headquarters.

Sun, Mar 22, 2015

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