A portion of the Waumbek Golf Club could be turned into housing.

JEFFERSON — A portion of the Waumbek Golf Club could be turned into housing. On Tuesday, July 9, The Planning Board heard plans to build 40 housing units alongside the re-opened 18-hole golf course. The proposal calls for 24 single-family homes and eight duplexes, and would be done in five phases. Golf course co-owner David Hill said the housing project was essential to the long-term economic health of the Waumbek. “It’s not feasible financially to operate the golf course only, without more development surrounding it,” Hill said, according to meeting minutes. The hearing was continued to Aug. 13.