Manchester Mayor Jay Ruais announced Wednesday the historic property on Jewett Street is getting a new life after the city reached an agreement that will turn the 134-year-old building into over 30 units of affordable housing.

Additional Background:
• The Hallsville School has been unoccupied since 2021, aside from use of the gym for
community recreation. This has required the City to spend funds maintaining an
underutilized building.
• The building would be fully renovated, but the historic façade would remain. The building was constructed in 1891, and it was important to the City that the beauty and history of the building continue.
• The renovations to the old school building would create a mix of studio, 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom units.
• The site around the building would be improved, including new landscaping.
• The gym would continue to be available to Parks and Recreation for pickleball and other recreation.