Barrington Times: Should town give developer a tax break?

Some say Palmer Pointe developer is clearing a profit

By JOSH BICKFORD | jbickford@eastbaynewspapers.com

Steve Primiano is worried about the schools.

More specifically, the Barrington Town Council member is concerned about how Barrington's public schools will be impacted by the new Palmer Pointe affordable housing project if the town decides to extend the development a significant tax break.

More than 10 years ago, a prior town council offered a tax abatement to the East Bay Community Development Corporation when it built the Sweetbriar affordable housing project in West Barrington. That development featured 51 rental units and brought dozens of new students to Barrington's public schools.

Now, EBCDC is on the verge of beginning construction on the Palmer Pointe affordable housing project on Sowams Road. School officials have estimated that the development will bring more than 30 additional students to Barrington schools.

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