“We have stated publicly that we will make ourselves available at their convenience and provide them with any information they need,” Hines said.
While Harvard says it has no plans for the land and has not officially met with interested officials, University officials say they are keeping close tabs on the deal.
“It’s a Turnpike process and we’re following it,” said University spokesperson Lauren Marshall.
“It’s a long term investment for the University,” Marshall said. “And in terms of changes of the use of that property, we don’t expect any changes in the foreseeable future, should the [sale go through].”
—Staff writer Alex L. Pasternack can be reached at apastern@fas.harvard.edu.
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