by Rich Hannigan As so many of us hunker down at home—some of us fortunate enough to work from home, others not so much—I’m finding it important to stay in the present. […]
Never a better time for a caring community
BSC at Triple Threat Trivia
For the third year in a row, Bay State Commons sent a team to Triple Threat Trivia, an annual late-January fundraiser for the Malden Public Library. We chose a theme of Building […]
Searching for the right neighborhood, I found a community
By Rich Hannigan Before my wife and I separated (as amicably as possible; my ex- is a terrific person and I’m grateful that she put up with me for 25 years), I […]
BSC Baby Shower Time!
Like any cohousing group, we members of Bay State Commons have become a community long before we move in together. We socialize together and celebrate landmarks. Our member Elizabeth is approaching the […]
Thanksgiving
In the twilight of fall, as daylight hours grow shorter, members of Bay State Commons Cohousing have been actively repurposing the concept of home is where the heart is. As we look […]
Bay State Commons February Newsletter
Greetings from Bay State Commons Cohousing! Things are moving quickly for BSC. We have entered the permitting process with the city of Malden for the Orange-Line-adjacent site we are purchasing at 368 […]
January 2018 Newsletter – Events and Project Updates
Happy New Year from Bay State Commons Cohousing! We hope that you have been staying warm and dry during this snowy and cold start to 2018. Since sending out our December Newsletter […]
October workday supports cohousing community
A Cohousing Workday Members of Cornerstone Village Cohousing have graciously opened their doors and allowed Bay State Commons cohousing to host meetings twice a month in their common house area. In order […]
November 2017 Newsletter Update – Bay State Commons Forging Ahead On Schedule
Bay State Commons Cohousing is forging ahead on schedule, and is looking for new members to join as we move towards construction. We have finished the design sessions with our architects, who […]
What Is Cohousing?
“Cohousing is a type of collaborative housing in which residents actively participate in the design and operation of their own neighborhoods. Cohousing residents are consciously committed to living as a community. The […]