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LAWRENCE, MASS. — Construction has commenced for the conversion of the former Southwick Mill in Lawrence into an affordable housing community. The five-story building, which is located at 50 Island St. along the banks of the Merrimack River, will be renovated to include 60 one-, two- and three-bedroom units. The building will also include a day care, community spaces and commercial space. The renovation is the first phase of the Union Crossing mixed-use project, which is being developed by Lawrence Community Works. For the Southwick Mill project, Bedford, N.H.-based Eckman Construction is serving as general contractor, and Amherst, Mass.-based Coldham & Hartman Architects is the project architect.