Baypath Humane Society of Hopkinton has received a $2.5 million tax-exempt bond from MassDevelopment in support of its effort to build a new shelter facility. The bond, which was purchased by Whitinsville-based UniBank, will support the ongoing construction of Baypath’s new 8,200-square-foot shelter at 90 Fruit St.
Founded in 1977, Baypath has been working from its 1,700-square-foot facility at 500 Legacy Farms North since 1987. It will continue to use that site as an isolation facility for out-of-state cats and dogs shipped to Massachusetts. Baypath’s new and larger facility will include dedicated medical areas and increased space for staff and volunteers. “Baypath has been an important part of the Hopkinton community for many years, and it is exciting to see them grow and develop the new facility,” Hopkinton Town Manager Elaine Lazarus said in a Wednesday press release announcing the bond. “The Town was pleased to provide support by leasing the land to Baypath for the new shelter.”
“We are honored to be a part of the Baypath Humane Society’s expansion project as they do great work for the Hopkinton and Central MA regions and their good and important mission aligns with our mission of doing good for the community,” Michael Welch, the outgoing CEO of UniBank, said in the press release.
The new shelter is expected to open this fall. For more information on the project, visit their website here.