Sugarloaf Development’s Big Plans for Deerfield’s Center
Here is what has been approved to be built where the former Cumberland Farms store and parking lot are. The building goes right up to the sidewalk, and you’ll see there will be three new storefronts and 12 apartments upstairs. This is such a major development and a fantastic positive step forward for our little towne!!
The best part of this is the additional apartments in the town center. We haven’t had any new housing here in a very long time and no apartments at all. These are not going to be large apartments, but they will serve many people very well. They are a mix of one-bedroom and studio apartments on the top two floors.
What do you think? Would you want to live here?
November 25, 2025 @ 9:14 pm
Overall I think it’s a good idea, however there is limited bus service to and from South Deerfield.
November 26, 2025 @ 10:14 am
Whether it enhances quality of life here depends heavily on the qualities of the retail spaces, which will influence who rents the apartments and the net cost to the Town in tax revenue vs. civic services (public safety, transportation, education, etc,). We shall see.
November 26, 2025 @ 3:34 pm
Looks nice- 2 sets of stairs is a bit odd. It would be better if one of those was an elevator- which would expand the option of affordable studio units to seniors or people with mobility issues.
November 26, 2025 @ 6:55 pm
Are they affordable?