Hurley Building Gets a Developer

Hurley Building Has Savior

A Middletown non profit development organization has agreed to purchase and develop 

the former Hurley block on Main Street.  The Women's Institute for Housing and Economic Development  has a 30 year, successful track record  developing safe, affordable, and supportive housing for individuals and families.

The development deal was facilitated by NCCDC, a Danielson economic development nonprofit lead by Rheo Brouillard. President and CEO of Savings Institute  Bank and Trust. 

The developer's proposal includes include ten market rate apartments, ten apartments reserved for veterans and retail on Main Street. Rehabilitation of the roof and exterior walls are scheduled to begin within weeks. A local bank has agreed to provided short term pre development financing to get this project started.

Where the financing comes from

Former YMCA Purchased

Former YMCA sold by DeVivo family

Former YMCA  to Become High School for Disengaged Students

Hartford-based non-profit, Our Piece of the Pie®, Inc. (OPP®) has purchased the former YMCA building located at 832 Main Street, Willimantic as the intended site for newly approved State Charter School “Path Academy.” The former YMCA building is located in a B-1 Zoning district which includes zoning for schools. OPP is working with Connecticut-based Crosskey Architects LLC for architectural and engineering services to ensure a layout that is conducive to the unique school model.

The Charter High School is expected to open in the fall of 2014 initially serving 120 students aged 14 to 24. Projected enrollment for 2015 is 200 students. In addition to Windham students the Path Academy will be populated by students from 19 sending towns.The mission of Path Academy is to re-engage over-age, under-credited students, supporting them in a supportive environment.

Bob Rath

In announcing the successful purchase of the former YMCA from the DeVivo family, President and CEO, Bob Rath said, "This building truly fits the vision that we have for serving the youth of this region.” 

Previously Our Piece of the Pie planned to purchase and renovate the former Jillson Cinamas.




A more detailed look at the proposed Path Academy  
Path Academy Application for Charter
Original story from Conn Mirror