The Commons Foundation has closed on the purchase of a 2.5-acre resdential property at 209 Long Highway, a move that heralds the launch of Little Compton’s first-ever dedicated attainable housing development. The property has deep roots in the community. Originally owned by Stephen Simmons, the land was acquired by the town in 1846 to build a community schoolhouse (School No. 5) before being converted into a residential dwelling in 1930. Common…
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