The city’s Economic and Community Development Commission reviewed Carrier’s letter of intent earlier in the month, planning to send them on to the council for action. The letter said Carrier intended to buy Parcels 6, 7, and 8 – a total of 3.44 acres – for $172,000. Carrier’s original plan was to build at least two mixed use buildings, with associated parking, that combined would offer 60 to 70 market rate apartments on the upper floors and 10,000 square feet of retail/office/commercial space on the ground floors, with frontage on North Main Street. Zoppo-Sassu said Carrier does “incredible work,” citing the townhouses the company is currently building on Main Street across from the Bristol Public Library. Zoppo-Sassu said adding so many housing units to downtown would be a boost to local businesses and restaurants.
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