Politics & Government

'Incubator' For Artists Allowed on Bank Street, Zoners Say

Zoning board says yes to new loft space for artists in downtown Easton.

Easton's Zoning Hearing Board has given its approval for a downtown landlord to turn commercial space into a place where artists can work from home.

The two lofts—along Bank Street at the rear of 321 Northampton St.—would serve as " “something in the nature of incubators” for up-and-coming artists, said Daniel Cohen, attorney for property owner Richard Rosati.

Rosati, who owns Colonial Pizza and its soon-to-open coal-fired cousin in Lehn's Court, said he'd already been approached by a few people about using the space, the former home of the Easton Clayworks.

The board gave the transition from commercial to mixed-use unanimous approval, but with some stipulations: The spaces couldn't house hazardous materials "except those usually utilized by the artist."

Also Monday, the board approved a request by the J&E Insurance Agency to install a new front door at its property at 635 Northampton St. The family-owned firm currently lets customers in through the business next door.


 


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