Rockland will soon turn former school into affordable housing

Rockland will soon turn former school into affordable housing

The city of Rockland has put out a request for proposals for the development of workforce housing in the former McLain School building. This process adds to Rockland’s other initiatives to develop affordable and workforce housing, including considering a local bond to support its construction and hiring a consultant to help with the city’s housing crisis. The school, which was built in 1896, served students until about 25 years ago. It then beca…