ENC (Everyone Needs a Community) moves forward on community housing vision

MARSHFIELD — After searching for a suitable location for six years, ENC Inc. (“Everyone Needs a Community”) is moving forward with plans to build an affordable housing development designed to serve seniors, autistic adults and others while fostering community engagement.

“We’ve been on this site search for six years, and we’ve had a few that fell through for various reasons,” said Kathleen Meyer, president of the nonprofit. “Once this one came up, we knew this would work well.”

The organization recently purchased approximately 20 acres of land beyond the Marshfield High School tennis courts on North Hume Avenue...

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Leo's notes: Marshfield’s proposed 40-unit development broadens the workforce housing conversation by addressing seniors, autistic adults and community connection within one project. As communities plan for an aging population, preserving attainable housing for older residents can also free up existing homes for younger workers and families. It’s inspiring to see ENC expand their offerings by providing options for every stage of life...