Hallsville School Redevelopment

At a glance

• What: Sale and renovation of the former Hallsville School.

• Where it stands: On September 1 the Board was told it had been sold; on October 6 Belanger said the buyer and City were about a day from signing condominium documents and closing.

• Next: Closing; an impact fee reduction (under $100,000) before the Planning Board.

• September 1: Sapienza asked whether the building had been sold; Mayor Ruais said yes. Kaw-uh said the buyer has an impact fee reduction before the Planning Board, under $100,000 total. Belanger said the buyer has most financing, including low income housing tax credits from the New Hampshire Housing Finance Authority.

• October 6: Sapienza said the earlier answer had not been accurate. Belanger said the City and buyers were a day away from signing condo documents.

Sources

• Board of Mayor and Aldermen minutes, October 6, 2026: https://manchesternh.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=5366,plainText=false)
• Board of Mayor and Aldermen minutes, September 1, 2026: https://manchesternh.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=5309,plainText=false)

Log

2026-10-06 - Board of Mayor and Aldermen

Closing described as a day away.

2026-09-01 - Board of Mayor and Aldermen

Buyer's financing and impact fee reduction discussed.