Housing Headlines

WAYLAND --- In exchange for rescinding votes of 1975 and 1977 that conveyed the 7.2 acre Dudley Woods site for affordable housing, Town Meeting voted for a compromise that designates the land for passive recreation while creating an affordable housing trust fund.

NORTHAMPTON --- MassDevelopment, the state agency responsible for the redevelopment of the former state hospital here, is closing in on a deal that would result in 73 zero-net energy homes for the property.

HINGHAM --- Hingham officials and residents are objecting to a change in plans for a Ch. 40B affordable-housing development after developers shifted their vision from a 18-unit New England village-style complex to a 65,000-square-foot apartment-style 20-unit building, even though the developer said the changes are in response to town feedback.

PITTSFIELD ---A regional housing agency has received nearly $3.9 million in state funding toward the purchase - and eventual upgrade - of an affordable housing complex in Pittsfield and the construction of senior housing in Wlliamstown.

BARNSTABLE --- A 14-year-old accesssory apartment bylaw which allows and supports residents who want to create affordable units within their homes or on their property has resulted in 188 units - 140 currently active.

NORTHBOROUGH --- A lottery has been set for April 16 for four new senior affordable housing units built by the local nonprofit affordable housing corporation and financed entirely with $600,000 in Community Preservation Act funds. The new units, on Centre Drive, will be managed by the housing authority.