[MassHistPres] Deed Restrictions and other protections for properties

[Susan Munafo]

We have an beautiful, seaside estate in Swampscott, White Court, that is
about to be sold by the owners, Sisters of Mercy,  who recently closed the
college, Marian Court, that had been there for many years.  In the past, we
approached them about National Register status and they refused.  However,
they now have expressed a desire to ensure the protection of the building.
We are in process of submitting an application to MHC for eligibility on the
National Register and it is also being studied for a Local Historic
District.  However, we need something to ensure its protection immediately.
We want to propose some sort of deed restriction that would protect the
building and property from being demolished and developed in an
inappropriate way.  Our goal is to find developers who are interested in
using historic tax credits to restore the building for use as a hotel,
conference center, or school.  

 

We will be meeting with the Sisters to discuss potential resuse of this
historic estate and I would like to propose the deed restriction.  Please
provide any insight you have!

 

Thank you,

 

Susan Post Munafo

Chair, Swampscott Historical Commission

 

 

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