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Massachusetts Development Finance Agency (TEFRA) Hearing

A telephonic public hearing will be conducted by the Massachusetts Development Finance Agency (“MassDevelopment”) at 10 a.m. on July 18, 2022.

In order to promote and protect the safety of both the public and MassDevelopment staff

in light of the ‎COVID-19 virus, and IRS Revenue Procedure 2022-20, providing guidance for the

holding of teleconference public hearings in conformance with the requirements of Section

147(f) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”), the public hearing will

be held via the following telephonic conference line in lieu of physical presence at the public

hearing‎:

Discussion Topics

  1. Agenda

    Said amendment of the terms of the Bonds will be deemed a current refunding of the

    Bonds under the Code. The Bonds, currently outstanding in the principal amount of

    $26,950,000 constitute the maximum aggregate principal amount of the Bonds immediately

    following such amendment ($26,950,000).

    The proceeds of the Bonds will be used to provide for the financing or refinancing of, or

    the reimbursement of funds advanced by Endicott College (the “Institution,” which term includes

    for purposes of this Notice any parent, subsidiary or other affiliate thereof) with respect to the

    current refunding of the Bonds previously issued by MassDevelopment with respect to facilities

    owned by the Institution, including without limitation those facilities that are located at and

    adjacent to 376 Hale Street, Beverly, Massachusetts (the “Campus”), (including without

    limitation such financing, refinancing or reimbursement of bond reserves, interest and issuance

    costs), in particular the current refunding of the Bonds, the proceeds of Bonds, which were

    loaned to the Institution for the purposes of:

    1. the current refunding of all or a portion of the outstanding principal amount of the

    MassDevelopment Revenue Bond, Endicott College Issue, Series 2012 (the “Series 2012

    Bonds”) issued in the original principal amount of $26,465,000, the proceeds of which Series

    2012 Bonds were loaned to the Institution for the purpose of the current refunding of the

    outstanding principal amount of the Massachusetts Health and Educational Facilities Authority

    Variable Rate Demand Revenue Bonds, Endicott College Issue, Series D (2004) (the “Series

    2004 Bonds”), issued in the original principal amount of $33,625,000, the proceeds of which

    Series 2004 Bonds were loaned to the Institution for the purpose of the financing or refinancing

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    or the reimbursement of funds advanced by the Institution for:

    (a) the project financed and refinanced with the proceeds of the $10,225,000 original

    principal amount of the Massachusetts Health and Educational Facilities Authority

    Variable Rate Demand Revenue Bonds, Endicott College Issue, Series B (the

    “Series B Bonds”), the proceeds of which Series B Bonds were loaned to the

    Institution for the purpose of the financing or refinancing of, or the reimbursement

    of funds advanced by the Institution for the following projects (i) various building,

    plant and grounds improvements including dormitory repairs, roof and building

    repairs, administrative and faculty office renovations, energy conservation

    improvements and athletic program facilities improvements; various interior

    renovations including electrical system upgrading, campus re-cabling and

    telephone/fire/alarm security system upgrading and the acquisition of academic and

    administrative equipment including computers on the Campus of the Institution, (ii)

    the construction of ten and one half (10 ½) units of dormitory townhouses, (iii) the

    construction of an approximately 26,500 square foot apartment style dormitory

    facility with approximately 24 suites to house 105 beds on the Campus of the

    Institution and (iv) the construction and equipping of an approximately 83,000

    square foot sports science and fitness center containing a gymnasium, locker rooms,

    fitness area and sports science classrooms;

    (b) the project financed and refinanced with the proceeds of the $13,880,000 original

    principal amount of the Massachusetts Health and Educational Facilities Authority

    Variable Rate Demand Revenue Bonds, Endicott College Issue, Series C (the

    “Series C Bonds”), the proceeds of which Series C Bonds were loaned to the

    Institution for the purpose of the financing or refinancing of, or the reimbursement

    of funds advanced by the Institution for the following projects (i) the construction

    of a new 120-bed residence hall and the acquisition of 40 acres of land adjacent to

    the Campus, (ii) the construction of 24 modular housing units, (iii) the construction

    of a maintenance facility and (iv) the construction of a new, approximately 55,000

    square foot, 220–bed residence hall;

    (c) the acquisition of a 21-room house located at 407 Hale Street adjacent to the

    Campus and which was originally financed in part with the proceeds of a term loan

    from Fleet National Bank; and

    (d) the construction of a new, approximately 200-bed residence hall and a new,

    approximately 100-space parking lot to be located on the Campus.

    2. the refinancing of all or a portion of the $12,850,000 original principal amount of

    a term loan made by Bank of America, N.A. to the Borrower, the proceeds of which were loaned

    to the Institution for the purpose of the current refunding of the outstanding principal amount of

    the $12,550,000 Massachusetts Health and Educational Facilities Authority Variable Rate

    Demand Revenue Bonds, Endicott College Issue, Series E (2007) (the “Series 2007 Bonds”), the

    proceeds of which Series 2007 Bonds were loaned to the Institution for the purpose of the

    financing or refinancing of, or the reimbursement of funds advanced by the Institution for the

    following projects:

    (a) the construction of a new three-story, approximately 62,000 square foot visual

    and performing arts center designed to provide academic and faculty space for the

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    School of Art and Design, including two performance venues in the form of a Black

    Box Theatre, a 250–seat performance hall, two galleries, 17 classrooms and studios

    for interior design, photography, painting, drawing, creative arts, graphic design,

    ceramics, and print making and book arts, two computer labs and a digital printing

    lab;

    (b) the construction of an approximately 6,067 square foot addition to the College

    Hall administration building; and

    (c) the construction of six modular housing units, consisting of approximately 6,912

    aggregate square feet, used for housing 30 students.

    The Bonds, as to be amended, will constitute qualified 501(c)(3) bonds for charitable

    purposes, will not constitute a general obligation of, or a pledge of the faith and credit of

    MassDevelopment or a general obligation of, or a debt or pledge of the faith and credit of The

    Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

    Interested persons wishing to express their views on the proposed amendment of the

    Bonds will be given the opportunity to do so at the telephonic public hearing or may, prior to the

    time of the public hearing, submit their views in writing to the MassDevelopment at 99 High

    Street, 11th Floor, Boston, Massachusetts 02110. Persons desiring to participate at the

    telephonic public hearing must make a written request at least 24 hours prior to the hearing by email to tefrahearinginfo@MassDevelopment.com or by mail to MassDevelopment, 99 High

    Street, Boston, MA 02110, Attn: TEFRA Hearings.

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