July
5
2015
ANDOVER --- A $35,000 study commissioned by the town found that residents would like to see smaller, more affordable independent living projects near downtown so they can downsize and remain in the community.
July
5
2015
TEWKSBURY --- With only 18 subsidized units in town large enough for families and waiting lists up to 10 years long, the selectmen and other town officials are planning to meet this summer to discuss ways to increase the town's supply of affordable housing by encouraging developers and/or utilizing town-owned land for housing.
July
3
2015
BILLERICA --- Residents on Alpine Road are hopeful they can prevail upon developer Ray Cormier of Andover to reduce his preliminary plans to build 180 to 200 apartments in a neighborhood of predominantly small single-family homes.
July
3
2015
NATICK --- In an ongoing effort to reduce vacancy rates at its properties, the Natick Housing Authority is planning to renovate a two-family home into two two-bedroom apartments and to turn the Coolidge House on South Main St. into 10 one-bedroom apartments.
July
2
2015
CHELSEA --- Long tarnished by its economic woes which landed it in state receivership in the 1990s, Chelsea seems be on a continual rebound given its close proximity to Boston. Latest evidence is the availability of nine micro unit condos ranging from 285 to 445 square feet. The asking price begins at $200,000.
July
1
2015
BEDFORD - The VA hospital recently celebrated the groundbreaking of an affordable housing development for veterans in Bedford. Located on a four-acre parcel on the VA hospital's campus, the development will consist of 70 affordable units for veterans with a priority given to veterans 55 and older. The complex is expected to open in spring 2016.